ACCOUNTABILITY LAB NEPAL
Accountability Lab Nepal marked its 10th anniversary recently by reflecting on the past decade and building on existing networks and efforts to strengthen democracy in the country. As Nepal held local and federal elections, ALN played a significant role in organizing and convening people. Youth engagement was a key part of this work – reflecting on the first five years of decentralization. We’ve made connections with a diverse group of leaders, inside and outside government, providing spaces for co-creation and collaborations in promoting accountability. In addition, our Integrity Innovation Lab is equipping young changemakers with knowledge, skills, and networks to push for greater climate justice
Our sector is reeling from the impacts of the United States Government’s aid freeze enacted on 24 January 2025. We are running a survey to gather evidence and document the impacts of the freeze on youth-led organizations in Nepal. If your organisation – or any that you know of – has been affected, help us build a clearer picture of the situation to drive collective action. The findings will be anonymised and foster solution-oriented dialogues, policy discussions and advocacy efforts for sustainability and resilience in the sector.
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Nepal’s Democratic Scenario | Defending Democracy EP #1
What is democracy? Is it about institutions, procedures, or the people? Is Nepal driven by its democratic values and constitutional norms? In this episode, Hari Sharma shares his insights into what Democracy means for Nepal through his experiences of analyzing the political situation in Nepal for over 3 decades. Defending Democracy is a 4-episode podcast series on strengthening Nepal’s democracy against foreign influences.
Intergenerational Gender Equality
How can we improve the fight toward gender equality by reducing the gaps between generations? How is defining gender roles from an early age shaping inequalities in our societies? We talk about Nepali cultures – wedding rituals, period rites, mandatory gender roles, paid vs household works, etc, and dissect how our society has continuously contributed to inequality. The amazing writer and feminist, Archana Thapa, shares her experiences and stories on how we can slowly change the narrative and find solutions to gender equality issues in Nepal.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
💡 Following the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025, here are AL co-CEO @blairglencorse's 10 to-dos and takeways to strengthen democracy in periods of flux: https://bit.ly/3SGAqRl
🌍 In this week's global roundup – strengthening ecosystems & meeting the moment with regional connections
🇵🇰 @accountlabpk Strengthening Leadership and Resilience in Preventing Conflict and Promoting Peace took students on a transformative journey into understanding ...the roots…
🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join us this #OpenGovWeek for a dynamic virtual session on youth participation in governance, co-hosted by Accountability Lab and the @youth_democracy_cohort.
🕙 May 21 | 10 AM EST | 4 PM CET | 7:30 PM IST
💬 Hear from youth leaders and ...civic…
How do you know when it’s time for an organization to transition? Could you list the comparative benefits and risks of merging, partnering or perhaps winding down?
When considering a merger or strategic partnership, it's important to prioritize alignment that honors the value ...&…
🌍 Supporting Young Changemakers 🌍
We’re excited to be working with the @KofiAnnanFdn as part of a regional effort to support youth and women’s participation in public life.
Our colleague @DiaouHabibou joined the project as a trainer and coach, leading project design ...sessions…
🏫 Meet Omar Crowder, Principal of Philly’s largest and most diverse high school. A 2025 #IntegrityIconPhilly, he leads with heart and courage. 🔗 👏
#PublicService #NameandFame @Yaks2009087
Omar Crowder, the principal of the city’s largest, most diverse high school, has led through catastrophic events and academic excellence