On a beautiful Monday morning, 13th April 2026, the Aarandada community slowly came alive with the sound of young voices gathering together. The session was held inside the community hall, a space surrounded by walls filled with homely vibes, where familiar faces, shared memories, and a sense of belonging could be felt in every corner. The weather outside was pleasant, and inside the hall, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming as youth arrived one by one some with shy smiles, others…

Over the past month, UniCoN completed rounds of organizational self-assessment together with our team, guided closely by the GFC team. This was not just a technical exercise—it was a deep process of reflection, learning, and dreaming for the future. We explored our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats through a detailed SWOT analysis, trying to understand exactly where we stand as an organization at this moment.

But the process went far beyond identifying…

My name is Martha Hitang, and I am from Pokhara city. I am a student of social work. I grew up in a normal family, with loving parents and a sister, who have always been deeply involved in social work and activism. From a young age, I saw their dedication to helping communities, and it inspired me to want to give back as well.

I went to a…