In May 2017 Peace Perspectives visited several villages in Umakunda in Ramechhap District, Nepal and asked what peace means to them. The initial phase of field research is the collection, documentation, and analysis of these definitions of peace. The themes from the interviews range from family to community and basic services to government assistance. The interviewsContinue reading “Umakunda: Field Research Report”
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Umakunda residents share their peace perspectives
When was the last time we asked everyday people what peace means to them? We, at Peace Perspectives, aspire to learn from local communities instead of imposing top-down, locally insensitive perspectives. Encouraging bottom-up and grassroots-level initiatives promotes lasting and more sustainable peace projects. Help us work alongside them via http://www.gofundme.com/booksforpeace Listen to the voices ofContinue reading “Umakunda residents share their peace perspectives”
Peace Perspective of Narayan Mahat, Nepal
Field Report by Riyaz Karki Kapilvastu, Nepal Narayan Mahat is originally from Arghakhanchi District but now resides at Gorusinghey, Kapilvastu. He served the Indian army for more than 20 years until his retirement last year. He now drives a e-rickshaw for a living. His rickshaw is a sustainable and affordable form of transportation benefitting local peopleContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Narayan Mahat, Nepal”
Peace Perspective of Jamuna Adhikari, Nepal
Jamuna Adhikari runs a local Bar at Budhhabhumi, Kapilvastu. Her two sons are currently studying at a nearby boarding school. As a student myself, her genuine response to what peace meant for her left me speechless. When the atmosphere is favorable for my children to get good grades, that is peace for me. That isContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Jamuna Adhikari, Nepal”
Peace Perspective of Dumkala Adhikari, Nepal
While winnowing her grains at mid-day sun, we met 53-year-old Dumkala Adhikari. Her husband works all day on the field because it is the only source of income for their family of six. After marriage she came to Basantapur, Kapilvastu in the southern part of Nepal where she now resides. She originally hails from ArghakhanchiContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Dumkala Adhikari, Nepal”
Peace Perspective of Damar Bahadur Parajuli, Nepal
Behind a row of cows, Damar carries a stick and a “kukri” or Nepalese knife. We encountered him and his herd while traversing the steep hills of Simma, a remote village in the eastern region of Nepal. “What can I do? All my sons are “laure” (overseas workers) and I’m the only one left inContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Damar Bahadur Parajuli, Nepal”
Peace Perspective of Govinda Gurung, Nepal
Govinda Gurung owns the lodge we stayed in. It was like a homestay: we ate what they ate and slept where they slept. Throughout our stay, the lodge was always packed with travellers who walked for hours across the hills and needed warm food and shelter for the night. Every night, strangers huddled around the fire,Continue reading “Peace Perspective of Govinda Gurung, Nepal”
Peace Perspective of Sita Gurung, Nepal
After three days of traveling on the road our group finally reached Simma, a remote village in Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. Our beaten vehicle and tired driver gave in to the unlit rough road. We had to walk a few hundred meters to reach the first house of Simma. A contrast to the darkness ofContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Sita Gurung, Nepal”
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