Temporary Basic Income, a novel approach to coping with crisis and reducing gender disparities in Nepal

Temporary Basic Income, a novel approach to coping with crisis and reducing gender disparities in Nepal

Kalpana, a 48-year-old single mother, faced the darkest night of her life in October, when a tragic accident claimed her husband’s life, leaving her alone with four daughters.

“October brings festivals to others, but it was the worst month in our life,” said Kalpana as she recalled her past. A 48-year-old single mother at Panchapuri Municipality in Karnali Province of Nepal, Kalpana faced toughest economic challenges, which at times were unbearable to her and her children.

However, a glimmer of hope emerged from an unexpected source — university students conducting an assessment. This encounter marked the turning point. Kalpana’s life transformed […]

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