CELEBRATING YOUTH DAY

“Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward” – International Youth Day, August 12th, 2013

“It is important to emphasize the positive contribution young migrants make to societies of origin, transit and destination – economically and by enriching the social and cultural fabric. Most work hard to earn a living and improve their circumstances. The remittances they send to support families in their home countries are a major contributor to economies worldwide.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                      -Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

In today’s increasingly globalized and interconnected world in which more people migrate than ever before in human history, young migrants between 15 and 24 have become powerful agents of change and development. By mid-2010, the total number of migrant youth was estimated at 27 million, representing an eighth of the 214 million international migrants in the world today.

Young migrants, either alone or accompanied by family members, leave their homes for different reasons. Some leave in search of jobs, others to flee persecution.

On International Youth Day 2013, which has as its theme “Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward”, IOM highlights the importance of engaging, enabling and empowering youth to fulfil their development potential. Migration continues to be the greatest poverty reduction strategy, presenting both challenges and opportunities for young people.

“As the number of young people migrating through both regular and irregular channels has risen, safe and regular migration must be promoted to reduce the risks of exploitation and abuse. Sharing information on migration options is essential, because it increases awareness and enables young people to make well-informed decisions,” says IOM Director General William Lacy Swing.

It is essential that youth are aware of the risks and opportunities of migration, that their voices are heard throughout all parts of society, and that they are empowered to influence their own lives and frame their futures – wherever this may be. In today’s increasingly globalized and interconnected world, youth represent the most interconnected generation of all

Youth Migration in Nepal: lack of opportunity still fueling youth migration

Citing better employment and education opportunities, many young people have been leaving the country for greener pastures year after year.
Thousands of young people migrate each day, leaving behind spouses, children and family in the pursuit of a better life. According to a press release issued by Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON), the figure stands at an average of 1500 youths departing for employment each day. The government’s statistics also states that excluding India, there are 3 million young people working and studying abroad.

A recent report of World Bank cites that Nepal is the sixth largest recipient of remittance in terms of percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The volume of remittance inflow also puts Nepal as the fourth largest in South Asia

 

i have collected above information from following links as a reference:

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=59386

http://www.un.org

www.iom.in

Sleep Tips

Coping with Insomnia
Insomnia is a relatively common sleeping disorder, affecting about one-third of the adult population worldwide. Unfortunately, as we age, quality of sleep can decrease. While different types of insomnia have different causes, most people can find relief through natural remedies for insomnia, regardless of the source of their insomnia:

• Establish a consistent bedtime routine, and try to go to bed at the same time every night. Get plenty of exercise during the day. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime.
• Reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine, stimulants and alcohol. Even when consumed early in the day, these can affect sleep.
• Avoid large meals late in the evening.
• Learn and practice a relaxation technique regularly.
• Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga are good examples, although these are not sure-fire natural cures for insomnia.
• Don’t obsess about not sleeping. Instead, remind yourself that while sleeplessness is troublesome, it isn’t life-threatening.

Trouble Sleeping? Try Mantram
Mantram is the practice of repeating over and over in the mind certain syllables, words or phrases that help unify consciousness and counteract negative mental states. It is especially helpful for people with restless minds, whose turbulent thoughts keep them from relaxing, concentrating and falling asleep. The repetition of a verbal formula is a way of focusing the thinking mind and counteracting the damage done to both mind and body by thoughts that produce anxiety, agitation and unhappiness.

You can practice mantram anywhere, especially as a sleep aid and a natural remedy for insomnia- it is a totally portable technique, requires no training or equipment, and can be used in any circumstance, so long as you don’t practice it while doing something that otherwise requires your undivided attention. Try experimenting with it – choose a word, sound or phrase that is pleasing to you, and repeat it. If your mind wanders, simply focus back on the word. You will be amazed at the results.

It’s not about how much you should drink, it’s about when you must drink

Benefits of Paprika

ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD YOUTH CAPACITY

Beneficial aspect of social media depends on how well you use it. Social media today  has been extensively using  everywhere and it is successful in keeping the imprints in the peoples mind. From the social perspectives  and business views social media are the greatest tool for sharing information.

Today most of the people all around the world use social networking sites Facebook , Twitter , Linkedin , Skype etc, and their uses are increasing  day by day. one of the major cause of this may be due to their easy access and availability of networks or development of a portable device. However this increasing trend leads to great problems like criminal act, taking other information and using it for notorious act. I have seen that many unnecessary  dirty pages are there in Facebook which distract many people. Recently I got a notification on my Facebook page and I got shocked that one my friend had been posting some dirty picture in the public page. I immediately did call and  I told all of this. But quite surprisingly , he told me that he was not doing all this. Immediately  he deleted the post. Actually he  got  a link from his friends and when he clicked a link then it automatically posted dirty things in the pages he liked. I am not the exception same thing happen to me.

Drugs and Facebook are synonymous these days. Excessive use of Facebook and doing only chat have been creating negative impact on the youth. All time hanging in the social networks also makes people lazy. youth is taking Facebook as a dating site. everytime they are busy in chatting  and posting some fun stuff even during class hours. mostly youth is victim of Facebook addiction .Most of the time they are using  Facebook but doing nothing other than posting of songs, poem, love status, uploading photogenic picture. total waste of time. I wonder when I see people staying on Facebook  2-4 hrs during their exam days , they are all crazy.

All the social media has pros and cons. if you use it correctly and wisely then social media becomes the tool for developing skills, knowledge, exposure to the outer world. In my early starting phase I used only yahoo . I came to know about Facebook from my friends. slowly  I started using  Skype, twitter, myspace, Linkedin. After getting training on social media I started blogging. Now it is becoming my hobby.

Nepal records remarkable growth in tiger numbers

Being veterinary student and Nature enthusiast  i always love to hear animal related news.  Today  when i searched world wide fund for nature (WWF) i found tiger related issue indicating its increment(Nepal) from past survey…

source WWF

 

An encouraging announcement from the Government of Nepal on Global Tiger Day put the number of wild tigers in the country at 198 (163 – 235). This marks an increase in the population by 63% from the last survey in 2009.

“Nepal’s results are an important milestone to reaching the global TX2 goal of doubling the number of wild tigers by the year 2022,” stated Megh Bahadur Pandey, Director General of Nepal’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. “Tigers are a part of Nepal’s natural wealth and we are committed to ensuring these magnificent wild cats have the prey, protection and space to thrive.”

Tigers are found in the Terai Arc Landscape stretching 600 miles across 15 protected area networks in Nepal and India. The two countries embarked on the first-ever joint tiger survey using a common methodology in January 2013. In Nepal, the field survey was carried out between February and June 2013 followed by two months of data analysis to arrive at the final estimates. It was agreed by the two governments that each country could release its national estimates and that a joint report will be released later in the year to provide a landscape-wide estimation of tiger populations and a better understanding of tiger movements in the trans-boundary landscape.

Nepal’s analysis covered five protected areas and three corridors. It revealed tiger populations have tripled in Bardia National Park, from 18 (17 – 29) in 2009 to 50 (45 – 55), and doubled in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, from 8 (8 – 14) in 2009 to 17 (13 – 21). Tiger numbers in Chitwan National Park, home to the country’s largest number of wild tigers, have also increased, from 91 (71 – 147) in 2009 to 120 (98 – 139). The results have also shown a comeback of tigers in the recently declared Banke National Park with the presence of 4 (3 – 7) tigers.

“While we celebrate the positive results from this tiger survey, WWF calls on the government of Nepal to redouble efforts to protect these conservation gains that could easily be lost as human-tiger conflict increases and illegal wildlife trade empties our forests,” stated Anil Manandhar, Country Representative of WWF Nepal. “Tigers are an iconic symbol of wild nature and WWF will continue to work closely with the government, conservation partners and local communities in Nepal to get to TX2.”

The tiger and prey-base survey was a collaborative effort of the Government of Nepal’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and Department of Forests, WWF Nepal and National Trust for Nature Conservation. It was funded by WWF UK, WWF Australia, WWF US, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, Hariyo Ban Program (funded by USAID), and US Fish and Wildlife Service.

link:http://www.wwfnepal.org/?209484/Nepal-records-remarkable-growth-in-tiger-numbers#

 

 

 

Natural Home Remedies for Canker sore

Even though they are tiny in size, canker sores cause a disproportionate amount of pain. What’s more, the causes of canker sores remain unknown. Even though experts have not been able to determine the exact reasons why these miniscule ulcers flare up, 20 percent of the population suffers from canker sores

. Canker sores, or aphthous stomatitis, are small ulcers in your mouth that cause pain and discomfort when talking or eating.

To help relieve pain and speed healing:

• Rinse your mouth. Use salt water; baking soda (dissolve 1 teaspoon of soda in 1/2 cup warm water); or a mixture of 1 part — such as 1 teaspoon — diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to either 1 part Kaopectate or 1 part Maalox. Be sure to spit out the mixtures after rinsing.
• Dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on your canker sore a few times a day.
• Cover canker sores with a paste made of baking soda plus a small amount of water — just enough to make a paste.
• Try over-the-counter products that contain the numbing agent benzocaine, such as Anbesol and Orajel.
• Avoid abrasive, acidic or spicy foods that can cause further irritation and pain.
• Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores.
• Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush and toothpaste without foaming agents, such as Biotene, Sensodyne ProNamel or Rembrandt Canker Sore.

What natural therapies for canker sores does Dr. Weil recommend?

• Use goldenseal mouth rinse. In one cup of warm water, mix one quarter teaspoon of salt and one half teaspoon or the contents of one capsule of goldenseal powder (it will not dissolve completely).
• Take a B-100 B complex vitamin supplement daily.
• Try applying tincture of propolis, available at health food stores. Propolis, the cement made by honeybees to construct their hives, has remarkable antiseptic and healing properties.
• Use DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), a licorice extract with mucosa healing properties that you can buy in the health food store as chewable tablets or powder. Make a paste of the substance with saliva and apply it to the sore area.
• Take slippery elm powder mixed to a paste with water; alternatively, suck on slippery elm lozenges, available in both drug and health food stores.
• Topically apply alum powder, available in the spice sections of supermarkets, directly to an ulcer. It will burn for a few minutes and will promote rapid healing.
• Mind/body medicine, such as hypnosis or guided imagery, can be effective.
• Probiotics (products that help replenish the friendly bacteria in the digestive tract) may also be helpful.
• Try to minimize the discomfort of canker sores by avoiding acidic and spicy foods as well as abrasive foods such as nuts, all of which can be irritating.
• Switch to a toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent that may contribute to recurrences.