The Story Kitchen

03/06/2026

We had the opportunity to share The Story Kitchen’s work with women survivors of Nepal’s armed conflict, particularly survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, at the European Commission in Brussels.

The discussion focused on the importance of survivor-led truth documentation, healing, memory, dignity, justice, and survivor-led knowledge in peacebuilding and transitional justice. We also reflected on the longstanding support of European Union in Nepal to The Story Kitchen for peacebuilding, human rights, gender equality, and transitional justice initiatives in Nepal.

Thank you to the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA) team for the thoughtful exchange.

28/05/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to the 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐓𝐀𝐆) 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 for their expert guidance and continuous support during the midline phase of the longitudinal research,“𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

With funding support from 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, under UN Women’s “Hamro Sahakarya: Our Collective Action” Storytelling Initiative, Gender at Work and The Story Kitchen are co-leading this research to understand shifts in gendered social norms in Nepali society 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.

We sincerely thank the partner organizations of 𝐇𝐚𝐚𝐦𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞- 𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐈, 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐃𝐖𝐍 for their continued support.

This midline research phase marks an important milestone in our shared journey of learning and advocacy. Together, we interpreted findings, identified emerging themes, and co-created actionable recommendations to further strengthen efforts toward transforming harmful social norms in Nepal.

11/05/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 📢
We are looking for a passionate and qualified 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 to be part of our team.
Interested and Qualified candidates may send a cover letter detailing the experience and motivation for the current position with an updated CV to 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆@𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

29/04/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, Jaya Luintel on the remarkable achievement of completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).🙏
𝐎𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, we celebrate this significant milestone which reflects years of dedication and commitment to knowledge as well as a meaningful feminist and survivor-centered contribution to theory and transitional justice practice.
Your pursuit of knowledge inspires us to continue growing and learning strengthening the values we uphold as an organization.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐲.

𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅.🌺

हाम्रा सह–संस्थापक तथा अध्यक्ष जया लुइँटेललाई विद्यावारिधि (PhD) उपाधि हासिल गर्नुभएको यस गौरवपूर्ण उपलब्धिका लागि हार्दिक बधाई!🙏

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

We are about to begin our panel discussion at Kuda Karnali Mahotsav with three inspiring women leaders.
Stay with us for this meaningful conversation!

11/04/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐯 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐭!
Thank you to everyone who visited our stall and supported us in identifying the important issues and untold stories of Karnali that need to be documented and shared.
𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚
Join us on this meaningful conversation!

09/04/2026

We are excited to be part of 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐔𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐯 – 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐭! On 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we will be hosting a powerful discussion with inspiring women leaders.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 in this meaningful session 'महिला मुखिया'

कर्णाली उत्सव ...कुडा कर्नालीका सातौँ संस्करणमा हामी 'महिला मुखिया' सत्रमा नगर उपप्रमुखहरुसँग बहस र विमर्श गर्दैछौँ ।

मिति: २०८२ चैत्र ३० गते, सोमबार
स्थान: सिटि हलको आँगन, वीरेन्द्रनगर, सुर्खेत।

कर्णाली उत्सव ..कुडा कर्नालीका सातौँ संस्करण २०८२ को तेश्रो दिनको सत्र 'महिला मुखिया'

२०८२ चैत्र ३० गते सोमबार। सिटि हलको आँगन। वीरेन्द्रनगर, सुर्खेत।

आउनुस है !

04/04/2026

"म लोकतान्त्रिक, समयसापेक्ष र अन्तरमुखी नेतृत्व शैली अपनाउन चाहन्छु।"
– इश्वरी जिसी, कार्यपालिका सदस्य, गैंडाकोट नगरपालिका -नवलपरासी (बर्दघाट सुस्ता पूर्व)

04/04/2026

"म सबैसँग मिल्ने र जनप्रिय नेता बन्न चाहन्छु ।"
– ओविसरा बस्याल, कार्यपालिका सदस्य, भेरीगंगा नगरपालिका- सुर्खेत