Nepal rescuers resume search in villages hit by deadly landslide
At least 13 killed in two separate landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains in northern Nepal.
Nepal’s Covid-19 toll reaches 157 with eight more deaths; 743 new infections take tally to 32,678
According to the Health Ministry, Kathmandu Valley reported 224 new cases, the most for a single day so far.
Nepal registers 707 new coronavirus cases
Nepal on Thursday recorded 707 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s COVID-19 tally close to 30,000, a senior health ministry official said.
Chris Selley: This toxic voluntourism is not how to change the world
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took time out of his Thursday afternoon to explain to finance committee members just how excellent the plan to have WE Charity administer the Canada Student Service Grant program was.
Who does ‘voluntourism’ actually help? Trips run by WE and other charities draw skepticism
Part of WE Charity’s overseas trips allow people from North America to “step into the shoes of Maasai warriors” in Kenya, or “experience a shamanic ceremony and get hands-on weapons training” in Ecuador. The trips, offered through WE’s for-profit arm ME to WE, cost over US $4,000.
Kathmandu Valley reports 53 new COVID-19 cases in single day
Kathmandu Valley has reported 53 new cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Landslides, flooding block main highway to Nepal’s capital
Landslides and flooding caused by heavy rainfall have blocked the main highway connecting most of Nepal to the Himalayan nation’s capital, preventing trucks from bringing in fuel and supplies, officials said Tuesday.
UPDATE: Nepal reports 144 new coronavirus cases
Nepal has reported 144 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total infections to 16,945 in the country, the health ministry said on Monday.
One more death, 476 new infections reported in Nepal as national tally climbs to 13,248
One more death related to Covid-19 and 476 new infections has been reported in Nepal on Monday, taking the national case tally to 13,248.
The dark side of voluntourism selfies
Wanting to share experiences of volunteering abroad is perfectly normal, but what are the consequences of our photos other than virtual likes?
Nepal extends domestic & international travel ban till 5 July as Covid cases cross 6,000
Nepal on Monday extended the suspension of all domestic and international passenger flights to and from the country for another three weeks, as the number of coronavirus cases crossed 6,000 after over 450 fresh infections were detected.
The Dangers Of The Voluntourism Industry
I have always been a firm believer that you should help others where you can give. Giving and volunteering are and have always been key ways to do this. But can volunteering be negative in societies?
