World Jun 08 Can earthquake-stricken Nepal eliminate brick industry’s reliance on child labor? By PBS News Hour
World Jun 08 After Nepal’s earthquake, a push to rebuild without child labor Child labor often spikes following natural disasters. Nepal wants to break that mold and help kids like Dorje Lama. By Michael Holtz, Christian Science Monitor
World Jun 08 Watch 8:18 Can earthquake-stricken Nepal eliminate brick industry’s reliance on child labor? By PBS News Hour
World Jun 01 Watch 7:02 One year after devastating earthquake, Nepal works to repair its cultural heritage The massive earthquake that rocked Nepal a year ago killed thousands and displaced many more, but it also left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural heritage, destroying centuries-old temples and monuments. As rebuilding efforts begin, conflicts are surfacing between… By PBS News Hour
World Apr 25 Watch 9:01 How politics got in the way of needed Nepal earthquake relief One year ago, the first of two massive earthquakes ripped through Nepal, killing more than 8,000 people. Some $4 billion of assistance was pledged to the rebuilding effort, but political gridlock and corruption have left the displaced survivors to largely… By PBS News Hour
Apr 25 Here’s how one group is helping speed up rebuilding in Nepal By Larisa Epatko A Colorado nonprofit is helping the people of Nepal build structures that can withstand what Mother Nature slings their way. Continue reading
Jun 04 In Nepal, children attend makeshift schools after earthquakes strike By Larisa Epatko The earthquake that struck central Nepal on April 25 was bad enough, but then another major quake hit two-and-a-half weeks later, causing even more physical -- and psychological -- damage, said one aid worker. Continue reading
May 31 Photos: Children return to school in Nepal following devastating earthquake By News Desk Some schools in areas of Nepal that were hit by two powerful earthquakes on April 25 and May 12 reopened Sunday. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 4:10 News Wrap: Wreckage of Marine helicopter found in Nepal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, U.S. Military officials found the wreckage of the Marine helicopter that went down outside of Kathmandu, Nepal, in an area hit hard by the latest earthquake. Six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers were on a… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:05 News Wrap: Malaysia and Thailand turn away migrant boats By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Malaysia and Thailand turned away three boats crammed with more than 1,100 migrants. Refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar have been abandoned at sea by human traffickers. Also, the Taliban claimed responsibility for a hotel attack… Continue watching