The Nepal earthquake, one year later

The 25 April Earthquake that shook the central hills of Nepal in 2015 will forever be embedded in the memory of those who lived through it. The aftermath of that disaster continues to be felt by thousands of Nepalis who live in 'temporary' shelters. But the story of the worst natural disaster to impact Nepal in recent history is not one of despondency alone. Looking back at the immediate aftermath, one is reminded of the agency that people in Nepal and friends across the globe showed as response to the earthquake.

As a media organisation based in Kathmandu, we at Himal felt that our energy and resources were best spent on doing what we do best: a long-run commitment to illuminate stories that were not being adequately covered by the mainstream media.