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BE HIV POSITIVE
About this category: Health & Wellness
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Everyone even a small child is familiar with word HIV, HIV positive & AIDS. Either the take it as normal or they even scared from words or they hate these stuffs even to chat. HIV & AIDS is not just a medical issue. It is an extraordinary issue with deep social & legal dynamics which can have devastating effects in our communities, in our country & in the entire globe.
Day by day population of people living with HIV so on investment is also scaling up. Huge amount of money is being invested since several years but we are in a same level of getting success either in reducing the infection or in supporting people living with HIV.
Antiretroviral drugs, care & support, awareness are still a major issues despite of huge investment. There is no data on number of organizations working for the same cause. But why we are in same platform, why we are not staring up?
Several organizations ratified several guidelines, several conventions, declarations were passed and come in existence. But still hopeful progress is not happening.
Involving young population in each & every step of responding these issues brings some hope since last few years. But still there is a lot to do more.After all, all these things is linked with our attitude and thinking.
We all have to BE HIV POSITIVE.
We have to be positive about HIV education that we have to deliver to our child from being of their education.
We have to be positive about awareness that we have to create to reverse the epidemic.
We have to be positive about care & support that people living with HIV have to get.
We have to be positive for reaching out to people living with HIV.
After all, we all have to BE HIV POSITIVE.
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| November 30, 2008 | 11:06 PM |
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Call for Research Fellowship 2008
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Martin Chautari invites applications for 12 full-time 1 year Research Fellowships. The nature and duration of fellowships These fellowships are meant for those who are keen to develop their research abilities and pursue a career in social research. Selected fellows will attend a 3-month course on “diversity and pluralism” starting in January 2009 and engage in full-time research beginning in March 2009. They will have to undertake research in either Nepali or English in a theme related to ‘enhancing access of marginalized communities to higher education in Nepal’. The research will be of 10 months duration. During this period, the fellows will carry out their research under supervision of a senior researcher facilitated by Martin Chautari. The fellows will have to produce one academic article jointly with their supervisor and one single author article based on their research. They will be expected to regularly participate in and organize discussions and seminars at Martin Chautari and also make periodic presentations of their research progress.
Stipends and benefits The selected fellows will be provided with a monthly stipend allowance of up to NRs 15,000 for 12 months. Appropriate tax will be deducted at source on this amount. They will have access to Martin Chautari Library. No other financial benefits will be provided by Martin Chautari.
Eligibility requirements Those who have completed Masters’ level coursework or higher from universities in Nepal and can commit to full-time research should apply. Priority will be given to members from marginalized communities, and women. Those teaching in colleges are also encouraged to apply. Those who cannot commit to full time research need not apply.
Application procedures Applications can be submitted in Nepali or English. Application documents should include a cover letter, updated CV with contact address, one page concept note of proposed research, copy of citizenship certificate and a copy of previous research or publications if any. Please send your application documents marked “Application for Research Fellowships” by post to Martin Chautari, GPO Box 13470, Kathmandu or by hand to our office address: 27 JeetJung Marg, Thapathali, Kathmandu.
Deadline for receipt of application and notification of selection
The deadline for receipt of applications is December 5, 2008 (Mangsir 20, 2065). Short-listed candidates may be interviewed for selection. Selected fellows will be notified by December 21, 2008 (Poush 13, 2065). For further information, please call 01-4240243, 4102027
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| November 18, 2008 | 4:11 AM |
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Who will lead?
About this category: Work & Economics
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The present situation of world, economic crises, recession, depression and defragmentation of people, see the status of world leading stocks, Dow Jones(DJIA), New your Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq of america, FTSE of Europe, Hengseng of Hongkong, NIKKIE of Japan, BSE Sensex of India, all they are moving to lower poing to touch the down place!
In this present situation, everywhere feeling fears to investment, though who can lead situation? USA, Europe or Asia?
We have to findout! Still we are moving forward with facing the various problems and now this new econmic crises give a lot pains to the people. People who havd a lot loss in their business, they depressed and come to the situation of sucide! Another way the poor people who always taking the helps from the developed people they also reach in crucial condition!
So, all we have to think about and move forward with overcome these problems!
Let's Cheers!!!
Coming Together!
Trusting each other!
We can win
We can overcome!
Just move forward together!
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| October 27, 2008 | 4:29 AM |
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...A story of human_a reality
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In this stage his thoughts are start to segmentations or partisan into two parts one kind of behave needy at any cost and another kind starts to do agreement with his conditions.
Here dear readers! I am going to share one a such kind of real story of a boy who is doing still a hard struggle for his better life, his society better life and all of the world's better life. But is he success or his struggle is effort less? Dear Readers, I need your comments and advice...I know my english is not so good but still I am trying to share this story to you all. I hope you'll give support me.
This is the story starts from a small village of Nepal, which village situate in the eastern zone of Nepal...
...continue
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| September 15, 2008 | 10:56 PM |
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A story of human
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In a whole life a person wants and expects many things until the death, but every wants and expectation didn't fulfilled, it's difficult to fulfilled. A life, when it starts (pregnancy), some basic needs should be necessary to fulfill like checkup from doctor, medicine and now days a safety birth of a child. Gradually after the birth of life or a child his needs are increasing as well as wants and expectations also. In the period of childhood he never felt the lack of basic needs and also sometime his wants and desires. Because all the responsibility upon his parents and elders has to fulfill his needs and desires. He never felt how it fulfilling, where from it fulfilling. He just knows to weep and cry if his need doesn't fulfill.
How he slowly becoming a teenage, he starts to understand how his needs are fulfilling? Is his parents are jobholder, businessman, farmer what they are? Also he knows the source of money and earning. In this stage his thoughts are start to segmentations or partisan into two parts like somebody starts to behave needy at any cost and another partisan starts to....
...Continuous
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| September 13, 2008 | 5:49 PM |
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Again I am here!
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Hello TIG frenz!
Sorry for a long gap with you all. I am busy in my other works before some days, these works are still not finished, but I feel I have to continue me in TIG. So frenz from today I am here with u all. Please read my blogs and stories. and suggest me for further move in the way of action.
Okay fren take care for now.
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| September 8, 2008 | 11:29 PM |
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Practicing Politics in College
Related to country: Nepal About this category: Peace, Conflict & Governance
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Where do politics begin? From small place so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of world. But, this is the world of individual person as it guides each & every things & aspects of life. Segregation of politics at any dimension from any place is not good in this context. Now a day, practicing politics in educational institution is a topic of debate. We have been practicing student politics in college and university since the foundation of public politics started in our country. No one can deny the fact that death of Rana regime was due to aware students and youth of that age.
Similarly, we are entertaining multiparty system only due to students voices as active citizen. Political consciousness and involvement create active citizen, which is awaited all the time by nation for positive change. Opponent who believes practicing politics in education institution is bad usually state example of present situation. That is party politics, bad practice over student and other stuff like this. But, we do not have to forget about political consciousness and non aligned power of student. Practicing party politics in colleges is bad which was proved by our past activities but we do not have to forget about creating active citizen with political consciousness and contemporary interest.
So, practicing governing system in college as student council, union etc really help to promote democratic values. But, as student we have to be aware of party favored and power gifted politics.
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First President of The Republic Nepal.
Related to country: Nepal About this category: Peace, Conflict & Governance
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Dear Friends,
The First meeting of the Constituent Assembly has declared The Republic Nepal. The Monarchy is formally abolished from Nepal.Ex-King Gyanendra has left Narayanhiti palace. Now The Question is Who should be the first President of Republic Nepal and how the appointment should be done?
Who Should be the First President of The Republic Nepal.
>>>Girija Prasad Koirala
>>>Pushpa Kamal Dahal
>>>Madhav Kumar Nepal
>>>Sahana Pradhan
>>>Subas Newang
>>>Kul Chandra Gautam
>>>Ramraja Prasad Singh
>>>Other
Who Should be the First President of The Republic Nepal: Click here to Vote
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Annoucement- Development Gateway Foundation Photo Contest !!!
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The Development Gateway Foundation photo competition is open to ALL photographers at least 13 years of age, except employees of the foundation and their immediate families. Your entry to the contest constitutes your agreement to allow your photograph, name, occupation, city and state of residence, to be published as the selected award winner; published or used on the foundation Web sites; and used for the promotion of the foundation including, but not limited to, Web pages, brochures, fact sheets, and other materials. Entrants retain ownership and all other rights to future use of their photographs. The Development Gateway Foundation shall have the right to verify, in its sole judgment, winner eligibility.
WHAT: We are looking for compelling photographs of socio-economic development in developing countries. Four types of photographs will be accepted. The images may show information and communications technologies helping ordinary people. The images may show people making something, selling wares, working in a field, constructing a building or type of infrastructure, or acquiring knowledge. The images could be abstract images representing hope, the future, or capacity building. The photographs may also include images of original artwork from a developing country. Please do not include photographs of groups of people posing. Each entry must include a written statement explaining how that image is representative of development. Images will be judged on technical excellence, composition, overall impact, and artistic merit. Entrants must not infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person.
WHEN: Deadline for submitting entries is September 19, 2008. Individuals living within the United States will receive the prize as a check by the mail. Individuals living outside the United States will receive the prize as a wire transfer. In this case, the winner must provide information on his or her bank account. HOW: Each participant may submit up to 3 photographs total. Send submissions or questions to photocontest@dgfoundation.org. Original files of camera-made digital photos must be three (3) megapixels or larger.
Awards: To show you how much we value your participation, we have increased the prize to $1,000! More Details: Website: http://www.dgfoundation.org/news-events/photo-contest-backup.html
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Announcement-Toni Hagen Fellowship !!!
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Toni Hagen Fellowship Announcement The Toni Hagen Foundation, Nepal, with the support of the Toni Hagen Foundation, Europe, announces the establishment of the annual Toni HagenFellowship, one in the natural sciences and one in the social sciences. The Toni Hagen Fellow in the Natural Sciences will be based at ResourcesHimalaya ( www.resourceshimalaya.org) and the Toni Hagen Fellow in theSocial Sciences at the Social Science Baha (www.soscbaha. org). These arepost-graduate fellowships and the Fellows will be working under a seniorresearcher in the areas outlined below. Only those whose interests arecompatible with the research subject should consider applying. Eligibility: Fellowship is open only to candidates from marginalised groups(Dalits, Janjatis, Madhesis and women) Educational qualification: Master’s or four-year bachelor’s degreeLength of fellowship: One yearBenefits: Rs 12,000/month plus field expenses Application deadline: 13 June, 2008 Research Areas: Natural sciences— Dr Ash Kumar Rai of Resources Himalaya, will lead thestudy of the ecology of the Trisuli River to explore all chemicalparameters of water, its biotic resources and influence of environmentalgradient, settlements, and unplanned development (discharge of sedimentsand pollutants from nearby areas)for the river itself. Social sciences—Dr Rajendra Pradhan of Social Science Baha will supervisethe collection and analysis of oral and textual narratives (print media,posters, writings) from villages or small towns and visual images(cartoons, paintings, photos and films) pertaining to social, political,economic and cultural changes and events over the past twenty years as partof the digital archive project of the Baha. The Fellow is expected to spendat least three months in the field collecting oral or textual narratives orvisual images and help in the analysis of the material collected.
Applicants are required to fill out the application form available from the Toni Hagen Foundation office, and also at www.resourceshimalaya.org and www.soscbaha.org, and submit the same along with a 800-word essay on whythey consider themselves eligible for the fellowships. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Further Information Toni Hagen Foundation c/o Himal Association Patan Dhoka, LalitpurPhone: 5542544 thf_n@himalassociation.og
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OneMinute Video Contest !!!
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Do you have something to say?
Are you older than 12 and younger than 21? Express yourself! Make your own one-minute video and enter theoneminutesjr competition!
 Get your views across by making a video lasting exactly 60 seconds - the style it completely your own choice. It could be a music video, a film, a short documentary, an animation, a cartoon or something completely different. There are three categories and the winners of all three will be presented with a Tommy award and a JVC digital camcorder at the oneminutes festival in Amsterdam in 2008. If your one-minute excites our jury then it will be nominated and shown at the festival. All nominees will be invited to Amsterdam for the weekend. Every video we receive will be shown on the website http://www.theoneminutesjr.org/. The visitors of the website choose their own favorite, and this video wins the People's Choice Award. Per category, 40 best videos will be send to the Tokyo Video Festival sponsored by JVC, where the winner can win a trip to Japan! The three categories of the competition are: Open category: the best of the world Jr.Any topic or theme is allowed, as long as you believe your minute is the best of the world. Thematic category: inside-outSometimes we all feel like we belong, and other times we feel left out. This can be a choice we make or something that happens against our will. Make a one-minute telling your experience, your opinion. Personal category: self-portraitWho are you? What do you stand for? What are your dreams, fascinations, fears, hopes and passions? Where do you come from? What do you see around you? Say who you are in your own way. Deadline SubmissionThe 2008 StrangerFestival competition is open for one minute videos until 15 May 2008.Further Informationhttp://www.theoneminutesjr.org/index.php?thisarticle=43
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Should Monarchy be Abolished from Nepal ?
Related to country: Nepal
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The country has just witnessed a phenomenal and revolutionary change. The constituent Assembly poll was held successfully than people inside and outside the country had ever anticipated.
The first meeting of the constituent assembly will declare the Republic Nepal. The latest political development has aroused hopes and dreams in all the Nepalese Citizens. They are very much optimistic that the new constitution will put an end to the 240 years old monarchy and this will also put an end to all the social injustices, discriminations on the basis of race, colors and gender.
Should Monarchy be Abolished from Nepal ?
>>>Yes ?
>>> No ?
>>> No Idea ?
Should Monarchy be Abolished from Nepal ? Click here to Vote
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Impacts of Climate Change
About this category: Environment & Urbanization
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Climate change is happening and people in the world have started to feel its impact on their lives. Impacts are already visible and being strong day to day. The change in existing climate are happening more quickly than expected by scientists which threatens the basic elements of life as food, water, health, use of land and natural environmental environment more seriously around the world. A global consensus is that climate change is a significant threat to world’s well being. Human activities are perturbing the climate system at the global scale.
CC & HEALTH
Climate change is likely to have wide-ranging and potentially serious health consequences. Some health impact may result from heat wave related deaths, weather disasters and other will result from disturbances to complex ecological process as change in pattern of infectious disease, lack of fresh water & malnutrition due to lack of food. In 2003, extreme heat waves caused more than 35,000 death in Europe & more than 1,500 deaths in India. An increase in malaria has been observed due to climate change. Water is the breeding ground for mosquitoes & warmer temperature help the pests to breed in previously cool areas. Flooding & water contamination may lead to high risk of water borne epidemic. Some health impact may be beneficial as milder winters may reduce the seasonal winter time peak in deaths in temperate countries, But, it is likely that the negative health impacts of climate change will far outweigh the positive effects.
OUR FOOD!
Climate change brings about extreme events like floods, droughts and hailstorms; affecting agriculture drastically. Agriculture providing livelihood to maximum population in the world. Climate change may increase yields of cereal grains at high & mild latitudes but may decrease yields at lower latitudes. This may alter food scenario of globe. Slight decline in annual food production is a matter of great concern. Loss of top fertile soil due to erosion, land slides & flood contribute largely to reduce food production which effect is directly seen in farmers’ families and agricultural countries as Nepal. Rising temperature & increased rain fall could lead to more pests & weeds that may also reduce productivity. Africa is especially vulnerable & studies warn that there may be a significant increase in hunger.
SNOW …….?
Glaciers form seventy percent of the world’s freshwater reservoir & respond to slight climate change. Global warming is now melting glaciers all over the world. A rise of 40C will dissolve every glacier. Melting glaciers will increase flood risk during the wet season and strongly reduce dry-season water supplies to one-sixth of the world’s population, predominantly in the Indian sub-continent, parts of China. Disappearance of glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro of Africa is result of global warming. 82% of icecap that is on 1912 is now gone. It is predicted that by 2050, two hundred million people may become permanently displaced due to rising sea levels, heavier floods & intense droughts.
SOCIAL HAZARD
Most of us think that climate change is environmental problem and its affect us only from that dimension but it has serious social impact too which push us back from socialization. It may have major obstacles to continue poverty reduction across the world. Due to climate change poorer country is heavily dependent to others for agricultural production which prevent them to go up. Besides this, they can not get quality public services and there daily incomes will under the basic necessities.
FOREST N BIODIVERSITY
The affects of climate change aren’t going to be restricted to humans. Ecosystems (plants and animals) will be particularly vulnerable to climate change. Birds, fish, and land-based animals are all going to be under threat as their habitats and climate alter against them. Plants, trees and shrubs are also going to have to adapt. One of the main concerns with species shifting from where they are now is that if climate change occurs very quickly, some wildlife may not be able to adapt so may not survive. Less snow in winter, warmer temperatures in summer and more winter rain will affect wildlife across the world. Sea level rises will reduce land area in some countries, which will instantly affect vegetation which is currently used for homes and food by animals. It is estimated that 15 to 40% species face extinction with 20C warming. Decrease in moisture levels due to climate change, forest fires are more likely. In 2002, Colorado, Arizona and Oregon of United States endured their worst wildfire seasons.
THIRST …. THIRST ……..
Due to climate change snow accumulation will decrease. With a decrease in anow accumulation and glacial retreat, our taps will run dry. United Nation Environment Program predicts that by 2050, 30% of the world will face serious water shortages. High temperature i.e. warmer condition will lead to greater stress on freshwater supplies and also favorable to plant growth in water cause lowering of water quality.
WHAT ABOUT OCEAN….. ?
Climate change also threatens marine habitats and lives of people who totally depend on ocean. The ocean have absorbed half the Carbondioxide (CO2) produce in past cause ocean acidification. It effects on marine ecosystems, with possible adverse consequences on fish stocks.
ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change has direct relation with economy. Overall impact in agriculture, health, freshwater and so many other bring about economic burden to each and every nations. Number of global weather related disaster have increased many fold causing serious economic loss especially in developing countries. It also increase climate refugees which add extra economic loss, either in labor market or in production.
Though there are so many uncountable impacts of climate change, they are not evenly distribute. The poorest countries and people will suffer earliest and most. When the damage appear it will be too late to reverse the process. Thus we have to look a long way ahead.
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World TB Cup: Comic Book Competition !!!
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The ProjectThe Stop TB Partnership is producing a 16-page educational comic book that will provide key information about tuberculosis. The comic book will feature Mr Figo as the main character and will target an audience of children and young adults. The objective is to reach these audiences through a reputable and appealing voice. The educational comic book will be available in the six official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) plus Portuguese for distribution around the world. Plans are that famous writers or other personalities will write the adaptations in these languages. The educational comic book will be distributed in collaboration with other United Nations organizations and partners. The Competition RulesThe Stop TB Partnership — with the support of the Partners listed below — is conducting an international competition to design images for the educational comic book on tuberculosis featuring Luis Figo. ELEGIBILITY
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18. SUBMISSION
Entrants must submit a minimum of 5 of the complete 16 panels on or before 10 April 2008 to be eligible for the competition. The winner will be selected on the basis of this initial entry. The deadline for submission of the full comic book is 10 May 2008. There are no charges for participating in the competition A completed official entry form available on this website and a curriculum vitae must accompany the submission. All entries must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, address, telephone number and email address written on the reverse of each page of the work Entries submitted in any material or format different from those specified above will not be eligible for consideration Originals will not be returned Please send entries to:Stop TB Partnership Secretariat — World Health OrganizationAtt.ne Vittorio Cammarota — WHO/STB/TBP20, Avenue AppiaCH-1211 Geneva 27 — Switzerland PRIZEThe winning artist will be informed and awarded a prize consisting of the following: US$ 5 000 cash prize The publication of the educational comic book by the Stop TB Partnership for worldwide distribution Exhibition of the winning entry at the following Festivals:
International Festival of Amadora, 24 October - 9 November 2008 Festival International de la Bande Dessinée 2009 (Angoulême) The amount of USD 5 000 will be paid to the winner upon receipt of the full comic book - 16 panels - in accordance with the script provided by the Stop TB Partnership.. Any submitted work may be used for exhibitions to be organized by the Stop TB Partnership to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Further Information:
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White Water Rafting program really turned out to be a life time experience
Related to country: Nepal About this category: Environment & Urbanization
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It was a very nice trip with about 70 people. .
A challange, an adventure to feel the NATURE within us !!
Being in the water, running with it, jumping to catch its waves until we left water; were too much exciting in the one hand and in the other hand, it developed a sensation/pride of being people of Nepal which is a piece of heaven to touch from heart.
Another good consequence was WORLD WATER DAY with us to realize the importance of water, a nature gift and our responsibility to preserve it.
As we all had anticipated, the White Water Rafting program really turned out to be a life time experience for all of us. It was nothing less than a roller coaster ride specially for me, since this is my very first experience in adventure sports.
We would like to thank all the participants and volunteers for making this event a grand success.
Click here to visit Photo gallery of White Water Rafting Program.
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