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 …

Ali’s Story

Ali, a 19-year-old from Bereko, Kondoa in Dodoma, was once a young man with limited opportunities. After completing primary school, he was unable to proceed with his education due to low grades. With no path forward in school, he decided to help his mother run her small restaurant, serving lunch to the community. However, Ali …

Bosco's Story: A Journey to a better family

Bosco’s Story

Bosco Ouma, a father of two from Nakawa in Kampala, grew up in a home where men were only expected to provide money, while women did all the housework. “I thought my role ended when I brought food home,” Bosco said. He didn’t help his wife with chores, even when she was pregnant, and left …

Young women Leading Change in Mozambique

Young Women Leading Change in Mozambique

From April 14th to 18th, I had the incredible privilege of witnessing something truly special—young girls and women in Mozambique transforming their lives and communities through the We Lead programme. We’ve supported this work for four years now, but seeing it in action left me humbled, inspired, and completely moved. I met young women who …

Olu Alu Campaign Implementation Gains Ground in Yumbe and Arua Districts

From 20th to 29th March 2025, the OLU ALU campaign team carried out a series of activities in Yumbe and Arua districts as part of the ongoing effort to build a grassroots movement. The aim was to ensure that young people—especially adolescent boys and girls— felt a sense of ownership and were actively involved in …