This paper focuses on how the road is affecting villagers’ subjective wellbeing in two Himalayan communities.
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We have more than 25 years’ expertise and knowledge in Remote Community Development and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.
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Ted Talk: Are Five Husbands Better Than One?
Kimber McKay challenges our culture’s definition of marriage by sharing stories from her field work in Nepal’s northwestern Himalayan district of Humla.
Research Papers
Research: The search for “Strong Medicine”
An analysis revealing interesting relationships among health, culture and vulnerability and provide insight into directions for future health interventions in similar contexts elsewhere.
Research Papers
Research: Obstacles facing solar photovoltaic projects in Nepal
This paper analyses the socio-cultural dimensions of obstacles facing solar photovoltaic projects in two villages in rural Nepal.
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Research: Benefits of a renewable energy system
This paper describes the living conditions of some villages in upper Humla, and the possible benefits of a simple village electrification system.