My 2019 experience in Achham, the far west region of Nepal

My 2019 experience in Achham, the far west region of Nepal

Testimonial write by Simran Adhikari, intern and volunteer during 2019, program officer in be artsy’ Nepal headquarter since then, and founder of Be Artsy Nepal: As a fresh graduate, I was searching for opportunities to showcase my skills and abilities by volunteering and working for social change.  I got a chance to know Clara G.O. […]

Exploring myself (Nepali Volunteer Testimonial)

Exploring myself (Nepali Volunteer Testimonial)

Testimonial write in Nepali by Rupa Pandey, after the Nepali one you can read the English translation. Just like every other day, on January the 11th, 2019, I was checking my Facebook and suddenly a post drew my attention: that post was about the Rato Baltin Project, about the menstrual tradition “Chhaupadi”, which is still […]

Life experience

Life experience

Writing and Photos © por Alba Parrado Puente, Spanish Nurse and Midwife, Volunteer of be artsy in Achcham. From one of the most chaotic Indian cities (Varanasí)  to one of the most peaceful little villages in Nepal there are around 800 km. and a four days journey by local bus, a bus as hellish as […]

Why I fought being banished to a hut during my period

Why I fought being banished to a hut during my period

We have copied and translated the following article – originally published at BBC News – because we consider it important that our Catalan and Spanish-speaking readers understand the text properly. — be artsy team An ancient Hindu tradition in which menstruating women are banished to an outhouse is under the spotlight in Nepal after the […]

A Visit from Aunt Flo in Nepal

A Visit from Aunt Flo in Nepal

This article is a testimonial written by a friend from France (Delphine) who experienced what Chhaupadi is first hand. This was in the more urban part of Western Nepal. We will do the Rato Baltin project in the more rural and remote ares. Originally published in: https://seedstoplants.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/a-visit-from-aunt-flo-in-nepal/ A little while back, a friend of mine, Clara, […]