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Unshackling Potential
Conflict, ethnic discord and slavery have long kept western Nepal poor and hopeless. Mercy Corps is helping youth unite and change society.
Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps

Special Report: 
Unshackling Potential

Country: Nepal

After Slavery, Unshackling Potential ›

Conflict, ethnic discord and slavery have long kept western Nepal poor and hopeless. Mercy Corps is helping youth unite and change society.

Change Begins Within ›

A 14-year-old son of bonded laborers brought learning to his people through literacy classes — and ended up leading a movement that resulted in freedom.

Rising From Violence ›

On a hot August day, violence and ruin came to the Geti camp. Less than a week later, good neighbors were helping shaken families rebuild their homes.

Optimism and Action Transform a Village ›

In the village of Bichpuri, trees and vegetables are part of the reason that no one is without the possibility of an education.

The Last Girl In School ›

For the last few years, 12-year-old Anita has stayed home while her peers walked to the village school. But not today.

Nepal Facts

  • Population (2008): 29.5 million
  • Size: slightly larger than Arkansas
  • Human Development Index rank: 145 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 2006
  • Primary work: agriculture, microfinance and disaster risk reduction
  • Population below the poverty rate: 31%
  • Percentage of working-age population under 24 years old: 38% (World Bank)
  • Unemployment rate: 42%

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