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Glad to have seen members of Community Emergency Response Team #CERT aptly responding to fire-fighting, rescue & first aid over a #drill at Bharatpur along w/ Metro. City, Fire brigade & municipal stakeholders. Many thanks to @eu_echo @UNDPNepal for capacity building trainings!

In 2025 alone, the @UNDP-implemented @GlobalFund programme reached more than 412,000 people from key populations across #Nepal, helping expand access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and psychosocial support. Behind these numbers are stories like Ram Prasad Sada's (now Parichan). For years, Ram Prasad lived in fear of stigma and exclusion after being diagnosed with HIV. Today, she is not only continuing her own treatment journey but also helping others access care and support without shame or fear. People are now finding something just as important as medicine: dignity, trust, solidarity, and hope. Commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), we reaffirm the importance of inclusive, representative, and accountable societies that uphold the equality, dignity, protection, and full participation of LGBTIQ+ people in all areas of life. At a time when discrimination and violence continue to threaten rights and civic space globally, standing in solidarity with communities and human rights defenders remains essential to advancing inclusion and justice for all. Learn more: go.undp.org/HIV-Nepal #IDAHOBIT2026 #EndHIV #LeaveNoOneBehind

Press Release- The Ministry Launches Summer Internship for Policy Research mofa.gov.np/content/1806/p…

Nepal Awaits You: Close to India, Close to the Heart. -No Visa. No Hassle. Just Heart ❤️. -No Limit. Only Experience. -Use a Passport or Voter ID. -Fly ✈️ or Drive Your Own car 🚙 . Register for a Vehicle Entry Permit: nnsw.gov.np/tiv/gen 🇳🇵 🤝 🇮🇳 @MofaNepal @nepaltourismb

In Nepal, new trails and opportunities are being forged to leave no one behind. @UNDPNepal and partners launched the country’s 1st sign-language–based trekking guide training, supporting deaf guides to lead and shape a more inclusive future for tourism. go.undp.org/T2h

@SatishKTM Wow

बुबाको त्यो जमानाको परम मित्रसंग हिजो भेट भयो। ८८ बर्षको उमेरमा mind एकदम sharp, सब कुरा संझन सक्ने, त्यो बेलाको rich legacy सुनेर एकदम रमाइलो भयो। कसरि यति sharp mind भनेर सोध्दा नियमित एकदम पढ्छु र more importantly बर्षौंदेखि regular लेख्छु।

We didn’t just stay online. We stepped up. For Online @UNVolunteers supporting @UNDP Nepal during the 2026 elections, it meant late-night fact-checks, fighting misinformation, navigating comment-section debates, answering voter questions, reposting verified information, and celebrating the quiet wins. The 2026 elections highlighted, democracy is happening on our feeds too. 📱 These young volunteers helped people access verified election information, pushed back against misinformation, and reminded everyone that showing up matters— online and offline. Not all impacts go viral. Sometimes it’s just one person seeing the right information at the right time. Read the stories of youth volunteers going beyond the Kathmandu bubble to support democracy in real time: undp.org/nepal/blog/bey… #YouthVoices #Democracy #Elections #Volunteers #UNDPNepal

Nepal’s conservation success is a story of partnership. Through the Tiger-Rhino Conservation Project, @UNDP worked alongside local residents to ensure that living near wildlife wasn't a constant challenge, but a source of opportunity for everyone. A vital part of this success was supporting the safe and sustainable relocation of villages like Padumpur. This wasn't just about moving homes; it was about ensuring families could thrive through local crafts and farming. Today, by making sure those who live closest to nature are the ones who benefit most from its protection, we’ve ensured a future where both people and wildlife can grow together. 🎥To watch the full story, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=PFSQvQ… UNDP Nepal: Leading community conservation. 🤝 #UNDPNepal60 #WildlifeConservation #CommunityFirst

आजकै दिन १२६ वर्षअघि (बैशाख २४, १९५८) गोरखापत्र प्रकाशित भएको थियो । #Gorkhapatra was first published 126 years ago on the 7th of May 1901 AD (24th Baisakha 1958) during the reign of PM Dev Shumsher. It is the oldest national daily #newspaper of Nepal. #TodayInHistory

Delivering Nepal’s peace dividend-From conflict to a new chapter In 2008, as Nepal emerged from a decade-long conflict and transitioned into a republic, UNDP supported efforts to turn the promise of a “peace dividend” into tangible change. Working alongside the government and communities, it backed 39 projects across peacebuilding, local governance, inclusive livelihoods, and empowerment of vulnerable groups, while also supporting the @ECNOfficial nepal and managing the Nepal Peace Trust Fund. These efforts helped rebuild trust, strengthen institutions, and amplify voices long left unheard, linking recovery with governance and economic opportunity. Peace is more than an agreement, it’s a foundation for inclusive development that continues to shape Nepal’s future. #UNDP60 #60YearsInNepal #PeaceDividend

@SanjeevSatgainy Many congratulations!

Some personal news: I’ve started a new role as Editor, Features & Investigations at Kantipur Publications, overseeing longform and investigative journalism across its platforms. Onward.

Nepal in a league of its own, as always

“I was determined to try. That moment sparked a new dream.” From uncertainty to certification, deaf trekking guides trained by @UNDPNepal and partners are making tourism more inclusive, breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible. go.undp.org/T2h

Drink coffee. Read books. Stay happy.

Power to the People: Building the Foundation of Local Governance 🏛️🤝 Following the restoration of democracy in the early 1990s, @undpnepal brought initiatives like the Participatory District Development Program (PDDP) and the Local Governance Program (LGP) to bring decision-making power directly to the local level. By training elected officials and promoting participatory planning, these projects laid the groundwork for a decentralized, accountable, and inclusive system. Today, this legacy continues through UNDP’s support to strengthened local governance systems under programmes like the Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP), enhancing service delivery, transparency, and citizen engagement. Initiatives such as the One Stop Service Delivery (OSSD) approach are now being replicated by the Government across multiple municipalities, making public services more accessible and efficient. 🔗 Read more: undp.org/nepal/projects… UNDP: 60 Years Together. 🇳🇵 #UNDPNepal60 #LocalGovernance #EmpoweringCommunities

On the Day of Vesak, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment & passing of the Buddha. This is year, Vesak comes at a time of geopolitical tensions, division and conflict. Guided by the Buddha’s example, let's summon our shared humanity & build a more peaceful & sustainable world for all. Happy #VesakDay.

@ToilyKurbanov @BisamBG A strong reminder of the role UNV continue to play on the frontlines... well said my friend @BisamBG!

My colleague Bisam Gyawali on today's realities when UN Volunteers are at the frontlines of every emergency response effort 📍Full article: unv.org/index.php/Succ…

“Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well.” — Steve Jobs

@NepalinNewYork @aransumarga1 @HarvardIOP @Harvard @MofaNepal @Kailashhimal Happy to see you @Kailashhimal!

Today @aransumarga1 and CG had a productive meeting with Aaron Goldman, Director @ JFK Jr. Forum, @HarvardIOP, @Harvard. Shared ideas of holding high level policy interactions @Harvard featuring Nepal’s achievements & priorities also extending collaboration on shared priorities.

UNDP Nepal and the Government of Japan, in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Maeda Toru and @UNDP Resident Representative @KyokoYokosuka, launched a new initiative to strengthen urban resilience to rising climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City (DSMC). The Smart Buildings and Green Infrastructure project will deliver thermal retrofitting of public buildings and community infrastructure, restore urban wetlands, and promote nature-based cooling solutions. A step toward safer, more climate-resilient cities for all. 🇺🇳🤝🇯🇵 Read more: go.undp.org/JSBDhangadhi #HumanSecurity #ClimateAction #UrbanResilience 都市を快適に、命を守る🌱🌡️ 前田徹 駐ネパール日本国大使とUNDPの横須賀恭子常駐代表の出席のもと、日本政府とUNDPネパールは、急速に都市化する地域における猛暑対策に向けた新たなプロジェクトを立ち上げました。 ダンガディ市で展開される「Smart Buildings & Green Infrastructure」プロジェクトでは、公共施設やコミュニティインフラの改修、都市部の湿地帯の再生を通じて、最も影響を受けやすい脆弱な立場にある人々に、暑さを和らげるための解決策を提供します。 気候変動の脅威から命を守り、よりレジリエントな都市の実現を目指していきます。🇺🇳🤝🇯🇵 #人間の安全保障 #気候変動対策 #都市のレジリエンス #ネパール @UNDPTokyo

Bridging the Gap: Nepal’s Aerial Lifeline 🌍 The rugged peaks of the Himalayas stood as a barrier to development, leaving highland communities in isolation where basic supplies required a two-week trek. @UNDP launched a transformative air transport project to bridge this gap. From that first solo flight to decades of reaching the last mile, our commitment to Nepal’s journey remains as strong as ever. 🇺🇳 🤝🇳🇵, Together. 📖 To read more about Captain Hardy and UNDP’s efforts: undp.org/nepal/stories/… 🎥 Watch the full story on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/doAkxzD-2G8?si… #UNDPNepal60 #HimalayanJourney