What is Makar Mela? The Makar Mela is one of the most anticipated festivals in Panauti, Nepal. The month-long festival, celebrated once every 12 years, sees thousands of devotees flock from all…
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Strengthening Resilient Rural Communities during the Uncertainties
In a country where 80% of its population resides in rural areas, the force of the rural economy and resilience needs to be highlighted to understand the country as a whole. With…
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The Tharu-Sonaha Community Homestay
Today the Sonaha are poor, landless and struggling to protect their livelihood and identity. Armed guards in Bardiya National Park often harass and beat them simply for lingering around the river. Their…
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Blurring Animal and Human Fears and Boundaries in Bardiya
“The forests and marshes were refuge for a group that was driven back or that preferred a life apart.” ~ Müller-Böker on Tharu History, 1999 The last time I was in a…
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Fostering Partnerships for Strengthening Community Impact
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Community Homestay Network (CHN) officially embarked on its three years collaborative partnership through the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) on 20…
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CHN recognized for unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition
In February 2021, Community Homestay Network (CHN) was declared as one of the 25 winners in the UN World Tourism Organization SDGs startup competition, which received over 10,000 applications from over 138…
