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Namaste! My name is Raj Karki. I’m volunteering as a Diffusion Advisor on VSO’s Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response project in Nepal. I’m looking forward to keeping you up to date with how we’re getting on and how your support is making a lasting difference to the lives of women and girls here.
I’m delighted to be volunteering with VSO and to have the opportunity to share my experiences with you all. I’ve been in my role of Diffusion Advisor for just over a year, which has given me loads of opportunities to learn and grow, as well as use the knowledge I’ve gained over the years. Thank you for standing with me and helping to make a positive impact in my home country.
It is unacceptable that more than one in four women in Nepal experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. With your support, my colleagues and I are leading a range of prevention activities to stop violence against women and girls here. We’re doing this by running interactive sessions with couples, families, community groups and leaders to challenge social norms that value men and boys over women and girls. Working alongside other organisations, we’re part of an incredible movement to create long-lasting change.
Raj Karki's updates
Goodbye from Nepal, hello from Malawi
In this month’s update, we’ll hear about Sita and Surendra’s story, say goodbye to Raj and hello to Theonas from Malawi.
Breaking down relationship barriers in Nepal
Namaste! Raj here with your latest Sponsor a Volunteer update. Read on to find out how your support is continuing to change the lives of thousands of women and girls across Nepal.
Engaging girls in education in Nepal
In this month’s update, we’re hearing from Nitin, a fellow VSO volunteer from Nepal. Nitin works with girls in rural communities who are in danger of dropping out of school and entering early marriage.
Finding solutions: Gahendra and Puspa's story
Hear from Gahendra and Puspa, a married couple who have learnt to strengthen their communication and relationship through couple’s sessions held by the gender-based violence project.
Love and respect: Suman and Amrit's story
Hear from Suman and Amrit, who since attending couple sessions held by the gender-based violence project, has taken positive steps within their marriage to a happier home.
"Now I wish to be his wife in seven more lifetimes.": Laxman and Puja's story
Hear from Laxman and Puja, a couple whose marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation since attending the couple sessions held by the gender-based violence project.
From violence to hope - hear how the project has helped Amrita
Hear from fellow volunteer, Manisha, who is working as a Documentation Advisor on VSO's gender-based violence prevention project in Nepal. And read how your support has helped Amrita - one of the brave women we have worked with on the project.
A day in my life as a VSO volunteer
Follow Raj as he takes you through a day in his life as a VSO volunteer, working to tackle gender-based violence against women and girls in Nepal.
How we’re tackling gender-based violence in Nepal
Hear from Raj Karki, a volunteer working as a Diffusion Advisor on VSO's gender-based violence prevention project in Nepal.
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Your latest questions answered
I am so delighted to know that you are supporting VSO for VSO’s effort to reach out to marginalized communities as well as bring positive change in the life of people. Yes, you are right sessions in violence within intimate relationship should be available to all, as occurrence of intimate partner violence is very high compared to other forms of gender-based violence.
Thank you supporting VSO, because of your generous support, VSO is able to provide platforms for youths like us to volunteer in our community and give something back to our society.
Yeah, it’s really difficult for women and girls in Nepal esp. in rural area where rural society is engulfed with traditional norms and harmful practices. But through our prevention effort, we are able to reach out to such communities and help to reduce harmful practices that cause domestic violence. This is all possible because of your generous support.
Thank you very much for supporting VSO.
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Theonas Kalumika
Moni onse! I’m Theonas Kalumika, an education specialist volunteer in Malawi. Before I started volunteering for VSO, I was a primary school teacher for 13 years and spent 18 years as a primary education advisor. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to update you more on how your support is changing the lives of many children.
Dennis Bwire
I’m a District Teaching Advisor, on the Building Learnings Foundation programme in Rwanda. I guide my team to enable them to support teachers, so they have the practical skills to ensure no child is left behind in education.