The K-HaMi project has set an ambitious goal: to provide options in Nepal so that former migrant workers to South Korea won't feel the need to go abroad again to work. Listen now to the full episode to find out how it's doing. It's on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10

South Korea is considered a top destination by Nepalese aspiring to migrate for work. Now the country has started a project so that those migrants don't have to migrate again after returning home. 🎧 to our new episode on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10

One of the underlying causes of GenZ's anger is the lack of work and study opportunities in Nepal. Each year hundreds of thousands of young people leave the country. Politicians should consider this a major failure on their part. New episode: bit.ly/YouthAndolan Photo: Nepali Times

Nepal Now creator and host @martylogan.bsky.social is moving to Canada so the show is following. What that will sound like, no one knows just yet. 🎧 the full story at bit.ly/NepalCanada

For some migrants, getting back to Nepal during Covid-19 lockdowns was just the first of their challenges. Listen to guest Bijaya Rai Shrestha in the clip below and then check out the full episode on any podcast app or 👉 lnkd.in/di9eS9b4

Do I know anyone here who can speak Nepali? Would like to practice/gather resources for a Big Trip next year

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Harsh judgement on Trump government's immigration policy. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...

#Migration from Nepal to Japan has taken off in the last few decades. Today for instance, it is the #1 destination for young Nepalis going abroad to study. Visual anthropologist Dipesh Kharel explains the roots of this movement in our new episode. 🎧 on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal

In 2023-24, Japan was by far the most popular destination for Nepalis migrating to study. Dipesh Kharel explains how that came about, and has evolved, in our new episode. 🎧 now on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal

An enormous amount of work goes into recovering statues and other sacred items stolen from temples and taken abroad—but then what? Alisha Sijapati, co-founder of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, explains in our new episode. Listen on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/NHRCgods

Check out our latest newsletter for ideas for future episodes and news about migration and Nepal - lnkd.in/dH-9ci8e

Kudos to the authors for raising hidden issues around the prohibitions on certain types of migration for Nepali women, including domestic work and sex work. kathmandupost.com/columns/2025...

A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, within Nepal, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction. 🎧 his story now on podcast platforms or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung

A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction. 🎧 our latest episode on all podcast platforms now or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung

As ever-rising numbers of Nepalis migrate to work or study overseas it's hard to remain optimistic about the country's future. But there are strong reasons to stay positive, says @gyanu.bsky.social, co-founder of The Record, Nepal. 🎧 now at 👉 bit.ly/2Gyanu

Gyanu Adhikari was surprisingly optimistic about Nepal's future when we chatted. Co-founder of Nepal's first media that ran on subscriber support, he listed 3 main reasons for his positive outlook. 🎧 now to the full episode on any podcast platform for details, or go to: bit.ly/2Gyanu

Few people in Nepal understand the impact that current rates of out-migration will have on the country in coming years, says Prof. Dirgha Ghimire, the guest on our current episode. 🎧 now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy

Why hadn't we heard of the Chitwan Valley Family Study before! Now in its 30th year, the study, based in 152 communities of the district in southern Nepal, is a treasure trove of data, including on migration trends. 🎧 our chat with Prof Dirgha Ghimire now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy

1/ For ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for public service, we reported on five pregnant women who died after not receiving timely medical care in states with strict abortion bans. These are their stories 🧵

Leaving one's family, friends and culture behind to study or work abroad is not easy. Our guest in this episode, Paribesh Bidari, says many of his peers live under great pressure while abroad. Listen to the full episode now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB

It seems that almost every young person we meet is on the brink of leaving the country or working on a plan to do so. So it was surprising to meet Nepal grad Paribesh Bidari, who's finished two degrees here and is now working in the country. 🎧 on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB

A BIG milestone, our latest episodes, and what we're working on for future episodes. Check out our April newlsetter: us3.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/sh...

100 episodes! If you're interested in Nepal, or migration, it's time to get listening 😀. We're on all the podcast platforms or ➡️ bit.ly/ConsultEd

We always thought that education consultancies were more or less a scam. But Radha Adhikari explains why, despite the occasional scandal, they can be useful. Listen now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ConsultEd

Maya Sherpa still feels the pain of being shamed by her community for having lived alone abroad as a migrant worker. That's why, more than a dozen years later, she helps other new arrivals cope with the challenges of reintegrating. Listen to Maya's story on any podcast app or: bit.ly/MayaReturn

Nepali women have been migrating abroad for decades to earn for their families. But still today, when they return they are treated with scorn, even contempt, by their communities, who accuse them of sexual misconduct. Maya Sherpa, a victim of such accusations, helps new returnees readjust.

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We expect that parents left in Nepal after their children migrate will be sad, even depressed. Not Rajendra Shrestha. He explains why in our new episode. It’s on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/daughters3

Although all three of his daughters now live in the US, Rajendra Shrestha has no plans to join them. In fact, unlike many Nepali parents and grandparents, he is not unhappy that the family is separated and far apart. 🎧 our new episode on any podcast app or go to: bit.ly/daughters3

Given the many stories we hear about labour migrants being swindled out of 10s and 100s of thousands of rupees, it's hard to believe there are low-cost and no-cost, options to work abroad. 🎧 our chat with Upasana Khadka of Migration Lab to learn more. It's on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/UpasanaLab.

I'm thinking of how wonderful it was to work in an environment with people from SO MANY countries. The diversity made it lovely. I fear for so many of those from these countries as we now have TPS (Temporary Protection Status) ending for a LOT of countries this year. Will they be renewed?

Now studying in the US for a Master's in investigative journalism, @tankadhakal.bsky.social tells us what he's seeing, and feeling, during the Trump immigration crackdown. Full episode - bit.ly/Tankajourno

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Fifa rejects request for monitoring of migrant workers’ conditions in Saudi Arabia

Women who return from working abroad need support to reintegrate with their families, communities and society just as much as they need economic help. Hear more on our new episode with Sunita Mainali of WOREC. It's available on any podcast app or at: bit.ly/WomenRBack

Migrant workers, especially women in domestic work in the Gulf States, face abuses That's why some South Asian countries have introduced #EmigrationBans to protect their citizens, but do they really work? 🤔 In this paper, experts discuss these measures Learn more 👉 https://buff.ly/3ZNzgqp