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Nepal Now

Marty Logan
Nepal
Migration
Remittances
Migrant Workers
Russia
Women Migration
Japan
Nursing
Amazon
Domestic Workers
Taplejung
Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital
Climate Change
Ukraine
Employment
Climate Migration
Labour Migration
Gulf Countries
Human Trafficking
South Korea

We're talking with the people migrating from, to, and within this Himalayan country located between China and India. You'll hear from a wide range of Nepali men and women who have chosen to leave the country for better work or education opportunities. Their stories will help you understand what drives people — in Nepal and worldwide — to mortgage their property or borrow huge sums of money to go ... more

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Aayush Pokharel is very close to getting his 'invitation' to apply for permanent residency in Canada. It's taken the former student five years to get to this point, and he's had some tough times along the way. 

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It's been more than to months since I posted an episode, so I thought it was about time I was in touch. 

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Today you will hear the last episode that I recorded in Kathmandu. I had long wanted to talk to a representative from a so-called labour receiving country – one that hires some of the hundreds of thousands of Nepali migrant workers who l... more

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In Monday's Kathmandu Post I read short bios of two of the 19 protesters killed by police in the GenZ demonstration one week ago. Both were from Nepal's Far West — Deepak Singh Saud was from Baitadi district, Subas Bohara from Bajhang. D... more

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Paribesh Bidari
A young professional committed to his work in Nepal, involved in enviro-tech initiatives and health research.
Global Enviro-Tech Initiative, Nepal Health Research Council
Episode: Who is choosing to study and work in Nepal?
Radha Adhikari
Nursing expert and researcher on Nepali migrants
Episode: Should students going abroad use education consultancies?
Maya Sherpa
Returned migrant worker helping other female migrants readjust in Nepal
Episode: Maya migrated to support her family, got shamed by her community
Upasana Khadka
Migration expert and founder of Migration Lab in Kathmandu
Migration Lab
Episode: No-cost, or low-cost, labour migration is not just a dream
Tanka Dhakal
A journalist currently pursuing a master's degree in the US.
Indiana University
Episode: Being a migrant in Trump's US - journalist Tanka Dhakal
Sunita Mainali
Executive Director of WOREC, working on women's issues and migrant worker reintegration
WOREC
Episode: Nepal unprepared to reintegrate female migrant workers
Prem Awasti
Former UN worker in Nepal, recently relocated to Kabul
United Nations
Episode: On the move from Kathmandu to Kabul: 2024's top episode
Pragati Nepali
A 19-year-old aspiring fashion designer preparing to migrate to Jordan for work.
Episode: Pragati Nepali plans to further her design career by migrating to work in Jordan
Aayush Pokarel
A recent graduate from Nepal, currently studying in Canada
Episode: UPDATE: Nepal graduate in Canada desperately looking for a job

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Marty Logan
Host and journalist with extensive experience in Nepal, offering insights into migration and societal issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Fascinating and insightful interviews and discussions that share so much about lived experience in Nepal. I am listening while on a trip in Nepal. So far I have especially enjoyed episodes on women's experiences of marriage, the many impacts of road building, and contrasting accounts of migration to and from Nepal. Thank you, Marty.

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  • Nepal Now

    Anyone in doubt about the power and affect of true journalism needs to listen to Nepal Now, Now. Host Marty Logan talks to Nepal’s most dynamic influencers on issues that resonate far beyond borders.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canada5 years ago

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Who is choosing to study and work in Nepal?
Q: How do you view the migration trends of young people from Nepal?
Paribesh expresses concern about the impact of youth migration on the country and emphasizes the need for more local opportunities.
Who is choosing to study and work in Nepal?
Q: What influences your decision to stay in Nepal despite so many young people migrating?
Paribesh explains the importance of providing local opportunities and how he feels fulfilled in his work in Nepal.
Mountain district goes global to discourage youth migration
Q: What is the breakdown of the students in the program, men to women?
In the Academy, women make up 60% of the students, with 40% being men.
Mountain district goes global to discourage youth migration
Q: What are the courses that the students will be learning?
The courses include Graphic Designing, Digital Marketing, Coding, Web Development, and Cybersecurity.
'Migrating from Nepal is a tradition'
Q: What motivates you to consider working overseas despite having potential job opportunities in Kathmandu?
Prakash believes that overseas work would provide better pay and experiences compared to local jobs.

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Focused on the experiences of Nepali migrants and the intricate dynamics of migration, the discussions feature personal stories of individuals who have chosen to leave Nepal for work or education opportunities. With insights from various guests, topics explored include societal pressures to migrate, the substantial economic and cultural impacts of remittances on Nepal, and the challenges faced by returning migrants. The content aims to illuminate the driving forces behind migration as well as the broader implications for those left behind, providing a comprehensive look at the migration narrative from a Nepali perspective.

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Nepal Now launched 6 years ago and published 112 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Nepal Now include:

1. Paribesh Bidari
2. Radha Adhikari
3. Maya Sherpa
4. Upasana Khadka
5. Tanka Dhakal
6. Sunita Mainali
7. Prem Awasti
8. Pragati Nepali

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