Youth from BAS Nepal distributed hygiene kits to sanitation workers in Kohalpur.

Young People Honor and Support Local Sanitation Workers

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, BAS Nepal organized a special event in Kohalpur Municipality to assist waste collectors and sanitation workers with essential safety and hygiene materials. The initiative was carried out in coordination with Kohalpur Municipality. The event aimed to recognize the crucial role of sanitation workers in maintaining city cleanliness and …

Young people celebrating the participants’ success after a transformative 5-day cloth bag-making training.

Kohalpur Youth Empower Women with Skills for a Plastic-Free Future

With the goal of reducing plastic use and promoting a green and circular economy, a five-day cloth bag making training was organized in Ward No. 2, Bishalnagar of Kohalpur Municipality from July 16 to 20, 2025. The training was led by BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality, under the EU-funded GreenShift project …

Young people raise awareness through street drama with students and local residents.

Young People in Kohalpur Use Street Drama to Address Climate Change

On July 18, 2025, BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality under the EU-funded GreenShift Project, organized a street drama at Bal Shiksha Secondary School in Kohalpur. The event aimed to educate students, teachers, and local residents about the environmental and health risks of plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable waste …

An entrepreneur showcasing their recycled plastic products at the Janakpur workshop.

Youth in Janakpur Spark Market Linkages for Upcycled Products

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, our Youth Advocacy Group from Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City CARD Nepal organized a market linkage workshop in collaboration with the Janakpur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) on 17th July 2025. The event brought together local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and youth innovators to explore opportunities in recycled plastic products …

oung Students Participate in the Inter-School Art Competition.

Youth Engage Schools to Advocate for a Cleaner, Greener Janakpurdham

On July 17, 2025, as part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, Youth Advocacy Group CARD Nepal from Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City organized an inter-school art competition under the Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness Drive. Held at the Janakpurdham Chamber of Commerce Seminar Hall, the event brought together students from four Climate Smart Schools and one additional local …

Young People Lead Plastic-Free Initiative in Schools.

Young People Champion Plastic Waste Management in Schools

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, the Youth Advocacy Group from Janakpurdham Metropolitan City, CARD Nepal, facilitated school-level cleaning campaigns and established dedicated Plastic Waste Corners in two newly designated Climate Smart Schools: Shree Janta Secondary School in Shivpur (Ward 19) and Shree Sarswati Secondary School in Kanakpatti (Ward 17). These activities are part …

A participant from Saral Nepal's handicraft training proudly showcasing her creation made from waste plastics.

How Young People Are Building Circular Livelihoods for Women

In Janakpur and Bharatpur, young people are reimagining climate action in truly impactful ways. Through the EU-funded GreenShift project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are running hands-on upcycling workshops right in the community. These aren’t just about understanding a circular economy; they’re about equipping women with practical new skills that build dignity, spark creativity, and open …

Students and teachers from Rastriya Secondary School, one of our Climate Smart Schools, participated in an awareness rally to commemorate World Environment Day.

Climate Smart Schools Turn World Environment Day into Action

Across Janakpur and Bharatpur, Climate Smart Schools under the GreenShift project turned World Environment Day 2025 into a canvas of climate action. With this year’s global theme, “Beating Plastic Pollution,” students not only voiced their concerns but also led real-world solutions through rallies, clean-up drives, tree plantations, and creative expression. By bringing together the Youth …

A young volunteer actively participating in the Narayani River Clean-Up program led by Saral Nepal.

Young People Are Stepping Up to Clean Their Cities

As plastic pollution continues to impact Nepal’s urban and natural landscapes, young people are stepping up. Under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are demonstrating the power of community action through large-scale cleanup campaigns that combine environmental responsibility with local ownership. Saral Nepal: Restoring Rivers and Reviving Responsibility in Bharatpur In a …

CARD Nepal's young volunteers gathered at Janaki Temple in Janakpur, sharing vital messages about climate change and reducing plastic waste.

Young People Leading The Charge Against Climate Change With Creativity

Our Youth Advocacy Groups under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project are rising to the challenge of climate change and plastic pollution through bold, public-facing campaigns. They are tackling climate change and plastic waste through creative approaches. BAS Nepal’s Street Drama Turns Trash into a Teachable Moment To spark local conversation on plastic waste and its …