For the last few months, we have been checking-in with our Girls Advisory Board to learn the effect of COVID-19 and months long lockdown on them and their communities. While all of their lives have been affected and they have their own way of dealing with the situation, we are proud of how they also extended their service to the community. Our Girls Advisory Board members include girls aged 16-19 years residing in different Rural Municipalities of Sindhupalchowk district.
Laxmi Khanal (16)
“During lockdown violence against women have increased “
I have been doing lots of household chores during the lockdown. I’m more involved in agriculture with my family. Because of the long break from school, I am losing interest in my studies. I cannot even meet my friends and have a little chat.
When the lockdown is over and things get back to normal, I want to focus on my studies. I aim to become a journalist. When I finish my education in journalism, I want to work to eradicate child marriage, untouchability, and other superstitious beliefs that exist in my society.
Lockdown has created fear and panic in our hearts. Maintaining social distance makes it difficult to work together and the number of supporters for our village has also decreased. By staying at home our workload has increased. At the same time, the cases of violence against women have increased. Many families are going through financial instability and difficulties. There is also discrimination in the community towards COVID-19 infected people.
I have written poems and essays covering the lockdown experience. I think the government should pay attention to solve the problems of lockdown. Various organizations should give priority to women’s issues and initiatives should be taken to reduce violence against women.
Sangita Jyoti (17)
“Menstrual health products difficult to get”
I could not attend my SEE (Secondary Education Examination) because of COVID-19. I wanted to do a bridge course after completing SEE, but it is not possible now. If things were normal by this time the result of SEE would have been announced. It is uncertain if the new session will start this year or not.
During the lockdown, I helped with household chores. We all have to stay inside the home so I spent time watching television. My parents are also worried about managing our household expenses. We are also concerned if we will have enough food for the coming months. I have heard many people lost their jobs after the lockdown. One or two people from nearby villages have also committed suicide.
Menstrual pads are in shortage because of the lockdown. This may be due to a lack of vehicle mobility but it put us in a difficult situation to access menstrual health products.
After the lockdown, I have decided to go to Kathmandu and study in a good college. I want to study and become a social worker.”
Sunita Shrestha (16)
“Online classes, just for the namesake”
I am helping with the household chores during the lockdown as the schools are closed. I am studying for a diploma in civil engineering. But in a village like ours, the internet connectivity is not strong. Colleges are planning online classes but in places where there is no electricity, such online classes are not effective. Lockdown has tremendously affected our studies.
Everyone is scared these days. There are reports on radio and television that children and women are not safe even in quarantine. It is scary to hear such news. I think we all should be careful. This kind of situation may happen again. Therefore, we should pay special attention to our health, hygiene, and food. We need to be health-conscious and take care of ourselves and our family.
The pandemic has added to my anxiety and fear. However, now I’m more determined to become a good engineer.”
Bishnumaya Tamang (16)
“A lot of negative thoughts come to my mind”
I was supposed to take my SEE (Secondary Education Examination) but because of COVID-19, everything is uncertain. The government has decided to allow all students to pass the internal examination based on assessment due to this pandemic, which is somehow a good decision. I have taken tuition for my SEE so that I can get better marks than the sendup examination. I was expecting to secure better marks in my SEE. I felt sad that there will be no SEE. I also learned some of my friends attempted suicide near my village because of the lockdown which is why I never stay alone. I focus on different things to avoid negative thoughts. Sometimes I knit scarves and make paper flowers. Apart from this, I also spend time writing essays on various topics. I keep on writing to improve my handwriting and also revise my course books. Now it is cultivation season, I am also helping my family with farm work.
I have a dream of becoming a staff nurse. Now at the time of this pandemic, I have realized how important being a nurse is. After becoming a staff nurse, I will contribute to and support my society.
Lakmai Tamang (17)
“I began to listen and read the news”
Usually, I don’t listen to the news. However, due to COVID-19 now there is a trend in my village to ask about health situations to whoever we meet. For that reason, I have started listening to and reading the news.
As this is the season for planting rice and cultivation, I do not have much free time. However, I see the boys roaming around the river and returning home late. I am a bit envious of their freedom. I feel scared to know that the whole world is struggling against this virus. Things are uncertain including the school. I am very curious about what will happen next. No one knows when the situation will get normal and when the schools will open. What will happen to our study? Whether or not we will lose this academic year? When can I meet my friends?
Rojina Tamang (18)
“I began to help as a Social Worker”
We were about to appear for our exam when the nationwide lockdown was announced on 24th March 2020. Due to the lockdown, our exam got postponed so I went to my village.
After coming home, I participated in different awareness programs maintaining safety. The government organized some relief programs for single mothers, senior citizens, people living in poverty, and differently-abled individuals. I went to the ward office and opened bank accounts for differently-abled individuals and senior citizens. I counseled students in the village to attend online classes. However, due to the lack of internet and not being able to afford internet data on mobile phones, we could not join online classes from our village.
I felt happy that I could help people in my village during the lockdown. There are a lot of problems in my village but I see a lot of people have psychological problems. Those who go back to the village from cities are treated differently by the villagers during this pandemic. The precautionary measures are not so effective. People are seen in a crowd mainly during relief distribution, it makes me scared of transmission of COVID-19. I wish I could study well after lockdown.
The government has decided to make internal marking for grade 11. I was hoping for better marks at the upcoming exam but it is not possible now. I will take the computer class and dance sessions after the lockdown.
Pasmaya Sangbo (16)
“There’s an increase in gambling and child marriage”
Our school is closed due to lockdown so I am mostly at home doing household chores. Sometimes when I try to read books, I can’t concentrate, it makes me frustrated.
I see a lot of problems in my village because of the lockdown. Fear about the coronavirus among the people has increased but at the same time, the rate of gambling and child marriage has increased rapidly. There isn’t any income source. Families that have members working abroad have more fear right now.
Signs of cough and diarrhea make people think that they might be suffering from coronavirus. That’s why I hope that we can all get rid of this fearful situation soon. I want to join the Nepal police force when I graduate from college. I have realized the job of the police is significant not just during pandemics but in every situation. By joining the institution, I want to serve my community and country.
Binita Shrestha (19)
“Feels like everything has been snatched away”
During my leisure time after school, I used to work at Jugal FM radio, which is situated at Lisankhupakhar, as a news reporter. But after the lockdown, my workplace got closed so I am at home all day. I do all the household work and help my mother. In the evening I try to teach two children at my village. If I get free time then I go to nearby hills to get fresh air.
It has been four fearful months of coronavirus. All the income sources of most of the villagers have gone. Every time people are commuting to or from Kathmandu there’s always a fear of corona transmission. Maybe because everyone is home, the number of child marriages has also increased. Even my relative got married to a girl of his age. They got introduced through Facebook a month ago. I tried to convince them to stop the marriage but failed. Adolescent boys fear they might die from the coronavirus so they are opting for early marriages.
I had planned to go to Kathmandu after the completion of my grade 12 so that I could financially support my family and work but right now exams are all suspended and we are not sure when it will happen. Due to family situation, I feel like my responsibility towards my family has increased but I cannot do anything right now. I feel like this pandemic has snatched away everything all together.
Sabita Shrestha (17)
“Don’t let pandemic cause hatred and discrimination”
At this time, the exam would have been held but now it is not possible. Even the online classes are not as effective as the internet in the village is not strong. I’m mostly at home doing household chores. However, due to this pandemic and lockdown, the financial condition of my family is not the same as before. Some families are even more miserable. If some people return from quarantine, they are discriminated against out of fear of transmission.. At the same time, violence against women has increased. The village is short of not only medicines but also sanitary pads.
I think our biggest enemy is not the coronavirus, but the discrimination caused by the virus. So, we should share as much love as we can with each other. I believe love is the greatest power to fight this pandemic. We have the responsibility to not allow this pandemic to become the reason for hatred and discrimination.
I hope the lockdown will end soon and I will be able to go to school again. As I am studying agriculture, I want to contribute to the modernization of agriculture.
Jasbina Thapa (16)
“Learning how to farm”
I was studying for a diploma in animal science. But I came back home as soon as the school was closed due to lockdown. Farming at home is going on as usual. Planting is also over. This time I learned a lot about farming while staying at home. I believe it will also benefit my studies.
Due to the pandemic, our economic situation is deteriorating. People are facing financial hardships. Asking for financial support from friends and family is not feasible. Masks and sanitizers are not available in the village even though we know about the social distancing.
My priority, at the moment, is to complete my education. I will continue my studies as soon as I can. If the financial condition of my family improves, I am thinking of continuing my studies further.
Ranju Magar (18)
“I taught children who didn’t go to school”
Due to the current situation, there is no proper environment for studying at home as it’s difficult to focus and concentrate, hence I am affected. Even though I haven’t studied for myself, I organized classes for children which made me feel better. Due to heavy rainfall, the roads are damaged and not safe. I also volunteered at the road construction as well as cultural heritage sites in my village. Due to the unavailability of menstrual health products it was difficult to manage menstrual hygiene. Even when we used reusable cotton sanitary napkins, we couldn’t sundry due to incessant rain. I’m worried about menstruation.
Apart from studying, my interest is in singing. When the lockdown is lifted, I will continue my schooling as well as singing and make my parents proud
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Love soccer / football, but have some qualms about its official organizing body and labor practices (especially involving Nepali workers)? Want to enjoy the Women’s World Cup, but hesitant to support FIFA? Her Turn supporter Mike Yates suggested a great idea for a sort of “carbon offset” for enjoying your favorite sport, and we’re running with […]
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Below is the transcript of our #PointPeriod twitter chat, hosted by Day of the Girl Summit! We talked about how menstruation affects girls’ access to education in the developing world and what we can do to help the girls stay in schools. Many interesting organizations participated and shared their experiences and practices: Femme International, Afripads, Girls’ Globe, Huru International, iTwixie and others. Learn […]
This month, in partnership with Day of the Girl Summit we have launched #PointPeriod campaign. The goal is to raise awareness about how menstruation affects girls’ access to education in the developing world. Shame, stigma, lack of knowledge, lack of menstrual materials and infrastructure prevents many girls from managing their periods with dignity. As a result, they […]
As the biggest holidays in Nepal –Dasain and Tihar– quickly approach, we are busy growing our programs. We are currently designing a mentorship program for rural girls who have participated in our workshops over the last year and a half. In mid-October we are inviting our most successful trainers from each Village Development Committee where we have […]
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We at Her Turn were saddened to hear the recent news of Patrick Coyle’s untimely passing. Pat, along with his family, was one of the first and greatest supporters of our program. We knew Pat as a compassionate, caring, generous man, ready to help those around him whenever it was needed. He visited Nepal in […]
Last month we finished Her Turn workshop at Tatopani school. Hundred and ten girls completed the workshops and presented at community ceremony. During the event, the girls introduced Girls’ Support Committee’s members, delivered speeches on gender equality and presented a very powerful stage play on human trafficking. Their parents and community were impressed with girls’ […]
Happy International Girls’ Day – October 11th. We have been amazed with the amazing work that has been produced this year to raise awareness about girls’ issues. We wanted to share with you a small video that Her Turn produced. The video was made entirely through volunteer contributions from development workers and caring friends from […]
It’s not every day that we get to meet a heroine like Pasang Lama Sherpa. A student at a public school on the Tibet-Nepal border, Pasang is in Class 7 and has just graduated from Her Turn’s workshop for girls. Like many border towns, Tatopani is a bustling city full of traffic and people moving […]
We have recently finished workshops with over 150 girls from three schools in Siundhupalchok district. The completion ceremonies were conducted at the end of August. We were thrilled to see the girls perform stage plays written by themselves related to child marriage, domestic violence, human trafficking and how to avoid these risks in daily life. […]
Her Turn workshops in three schools of Sindhupalchok district are underway! Over 150 girls are participating and the attendance rates are great. The girls love learning about health and safety issues and developing their leadership skills! The trainers already report that our participants are more confident than when we started. We can’t wait to see […]
In the last two weeks we have conducted a training of trainers in the village of Tatopani. We worked with six amazing local women who will lead Her Turn workshops and help organize community ceremonies in the next two months. They all come from the communities where we will be conducting the workshops. We are […]
Her Turn recently held our Master Training in the village of Thulopakar for the next round of Her Turn workshops that will be conducted in the district of Sindhupachowk. In a week long training that covered the issues that affect girls most in schools and villages, we trained six women from the area. The training […]
May has been an exciting month here at Her Turn! We have been working with a group of eighteen girls from a government school in Teku – an impoverished area of Kathmandu, with high rates of unemployment. All the girls were born in remote rural districts, and their parents have moved to the city during […]
This week we have started a new Her Turn group in a school in Teku – a poor area of Kathmandu. Most of our participants are “low caste” girls from impoverished backgrounds. All twenty girls love the activities. They want to be of help to others in the future, so they named their group Helpful […]
Check out this article from The Hindu on a village in Rajasthan. Excerpts: For the last several years, Piplantri village panchayat has been saving girl children and increasing the green cover in and around it at the same time. Here, villagers plant 111 trees every time a girl is born and the community ensures these trees survive, […]
Her Turn team is looking for a social media intern who will help us develop marketing and promotional materials, run Her Turn blog, develop social media strategy, boost our social media outreach, monitor blogs and support our advocacy efforts. Our ideal candidate: is an undergraduate or graduate student or journalism / media professional, has strong […]
The Supreme Court in 2006 has declared that sex without the wife´s consent is rape and punishable by law – reports Jitendra Kumar Jha in this piece in Republica. Excerpts: RAJBIRAJ, March 27: In a rare case, a woman in Saptari has accused her husband of raping her within wedlock and forcing her to engage […]
Hello! My name is Nicole Andersen, and I am overjoyed to be joining Her Turn as the new social media intern, increasing the outreach, network and support for this amazing community of women! I am currently in the last year of a global media communications masters at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Originally, I come […]
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world – reports Alertnet. Excerpts: It’s no coincidence that countries with a high prevalence of child marriages also tend to have low literacy rates for young women. Increasing the knowledge of Sylhet youth groups on SRHR issues is crucial to young people knowing […]
On April 30th, the Dutch celebrated the King’s Day. Until last year it used to be Queen’s Day, but in 2013 Holland welcomed its first male monarch since 1890: King Willem-Alexander! Next year, the King’s Day will be celebrated on his birthday: April 27th. The celebrations include outdoor festivities, dancing and singing. This year had […]
Religious and liberal nations agree, after two-week debate, on document urging end to violence against women and girls – writes Al Jazeera Excerpts: A United Nations policy-making body has agreed upon a declaration urging an end to violence against women and girls despite concerns from conservative Muslim countries and the Vatican about references to women’s […]
Child marriage is too big a problem to ignore says Tanushree Soni, Plan International’s Regional Gender Programme Specialist in Asia. Excerpts: So what can we say about child marriage? We know what the causes are – poverty, traditional beliefs, stereotypes – but we also know what the solutions are and what the next steps need […]
Huffington Post published a piece written by Kristi York Wooten titled 7 Easy Ways to Make an Impact on International Women’s Day. We are thrilled to be mentioned there as a program supported by Dining for Women this month! Dining for Women – thank you for your support! You can read the whole piece here.
On the February 22nd, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights opened its 22nd session, which will run until March 22nd. It is dedicated to children’s basic human rights to health. You can see the program here and follow the session on Child Rights International Network (CRIN) website and on the Office of the High Commissioner of […]
We are thrilled to announce that this month, Her Turn is the featured program at Dining for Women. Dining for Women’s mission is to empower women and girls living in extreme poverty by funding programs that foster good health, education, and economic self‐sufficiency and to cultivate educational giving circles that inspire individuals to make a positive […]
This is an article from IPS on the advantages of including religious leaders in the debates of child marriage. Senegal Growing Up Over Marriage By Issa Sikiti da Silva DAKAR, Feb 25 2013 (IPS) – When Abdoulaye Ba heard his local Imam in Dakar, Senegal, speaking out against child marriage, he found that the idea was […]
This is an article from yesterday’s daily Kathmandu Post on the inclusion of women in political bodies and parties. The illusion of inclusion KAMAL DEV BHATTARAI FEB 15 – Following the political upheaval that was witnessed in the country in 2006, and the establishing of a republic two years later, the issue of women’s empowerment, and […]
This is an article from yesterday’s daily Republica. The children involved were 10 and 11. Child marriage a tradition in Chitwan village CHANDNI HAMAL CHITWAN, Feb 18: The atmosphere in a village of Chitwan was festive and a hut in the village was decked out for a wedding ceremony. The relatives of the bride were busy […]
To read a great piece written by a young Nepali blogger about sexual harassment in public spaces in Kathmandu, please click here.
Violence doesn’t have a race, a class, a religion, or a nationality, but it does have a gender. Please click here to read a great article on the epidemic of violence against women worldwide by Rebecca Solnit, who has written regularly for TomDispatch and who wrote A Paradise built in Hell. And if you haven’t already, check […]
Check out the new Girl Effect website: www.girleffect.org. You can find a lot of information on how adolescent girls are the most powerful force for change on the planet.
She sounds like an amazing girl! Check out the info from Wikipedia below: Malala Yousafzai is a school student and education activist from the town of Mingora in the Swat District of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. She is known for her education and women’s rights activism in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban has at times banned […]
We are honored to announce an article on girls in development and Her Turn written by Toby Israel – an anthropology student at Middlebury College, currently studying abroad in Nepal and blogging for the Lewis Institute’s project on social innovation. The piece was published on The Lewis Institute website. You can read Targeting Girls to Change […]
Below is an article published on 21 October 2012 on BBC Asia. By Sanjoy MajumderBBC News, Dabra, Haryana Dabra is a typical village in India’s rural Haryana state. It has narrow lanes with open drains and small houses built of brick and mud. Children play in the dirt, while men sit around smoking. Not many outsiders visit […]
We are thrilled to announce our new and exciting partnership with Dining for Women! Dining for Women – Changing the World One Dinner at a Time. Dining for Women is a non-profit giving circle dedicated to empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. Thanks to this organization’s support to Nepal Teacher Training Initiative, we will […]
11 Oct 2012 was the first time that we celebrated International Day of the Girl. The theme established by the UN was: Ending Child marriage. United Nations Population Fund launched a new report on the issue, which can be downloaded from here. Below please find an article published on UN News Center. On the world’s first International […]
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