Youth Innovation Lab

**𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐘𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧.**

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲! For decades, Pariyar Tol ko Kuwa in Dhulikhel Municipality was a lifeline - a perennial source that sustained communities even in the driest seasons. But the catastrophic rainfall of September 2024 triggered a massive landslide, burying this vital source completely. Today, residents must navigate steep hillsides to fetch water from distant alternatives a daily struggle that disproportionately affects women and marginalized households.

Led by PULSES under the YECAP Nepal Shakers Fellowship 2025 (Youth Climate Catalysts III), in partnership with UNDP Nepal and Youth Innovation Lab, and in collaboration with Dhulikhel Municipality, the project focuses on restoring a vital springshed through community-centered, climate-informed interventions.

Through Project CASPR, YECAP Fellows in Dhulikhel Municipality are demonstrating what community-centered climate action truly looks like. With the support of local communities, the team has successfully excavated the landslide debris that buried the kuwa taking a critical first step toward restoring this essential springshed. Looking ahead, the project will also integrate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) alongside structural measures to stabilize the source, recharge groundwater, and ensure long-term climate resilience.

This is what YECAP stands for:
Youth-led, locally grounded, and action-driven climate solutions built with communities, not just for them.
Because restoring a spring is not just about water
it’s about restoring dignity, access, and resilience.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: UNDP Nepal, Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform - YECAP, People United for Liable and Sustainable Environmental Solutions and Dhulikhel Municipality

**𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞**

On 20 February 2026, we had the privilege of conducting an engaging session at Kathmandu College of Central State, centered around the growing importance of Digital Rights awareness for all. Focused primarily on +2 students, the session aimed to build a strong foundation of understanding in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The discussion emphasized how digital rights are not just a technical concept but a fundamental necessity for every individual navigating the online world. Students explored key aspects such as privacy, online safety, and responsible digital behavior, gaining insights into how their everyday actions connect to broader digital freedoms.

A significant part of the session was dedicated to practical learning, where students were introduced to various tools and technologies related to cybersecurity. In addition, the importance of basic digital hygiene was highlighted, covering essential practices that everyone should adopt to stay safe online. From managing passwords to recognizing potential threats, these concepts were presented as everyday habits rather than technical challenges. Not only that, students were also introduced to Shikshya.org, where a free, self-paced certified course on Digital Rights is available, making it accessible for anyone eager to continue learning beyond the session.

The session turned out to be highly fruitful, with active participation, curiosity, and meaningful discussions from the students, making it a valuable step toward building a more digitally aware and responsible generation.

If you haven’t started yet, visit Shikshya.org today and get certified through our free, self-paced courses!

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: Kathmandu College of Central State