NIMJN Newsletter – March 2025
Namaste from NIMJN!
We're back with exciting updates on the work that we're doing across Nepal! Over the past few months, we’ve been busy with trainings, a well-being conference, and publishing impactful, in-depth, and investigative stories. We're sharing impactful stories, celebrating achievements, and highlighting updates for you to get involved. More on all of this below!
Empowering Journalists in Disaster Reporting Using Solutions Journalism
Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network (NIMJN) empowered 75 journalists to Report on humanitarian crises and disasters using solutions journalism in Lalitpur, Panchthar, and Sindhuli (Click the link for details). Journalists from disaster-affected districts across Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Madhesh provinces have been equipped with the theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge and skills necessary for reporting on humanitarian crises and disasters using solutions journalism.
They have also learned the latest multimedia tools and techniques. The training included knowledge, skill, and stress management techniques to support journalists' mental well-being while reporting on humanitarian and disaster scenarios.
Following the training, sixteen journalists (five from the Lalitpur and Panchthar training sessions, and six from the Sindhuli session) are provided fellowships to cover humanitarian crises and disaster issues through solution journalism.
📍Stay tuned for their in-depth reporting on humanitarian crises and disaster issues using Solutions Journalism!
NIMJN Wellbeing Conference
NIMJN prioritizes the well-being of journalists. As part of this focus, we recently brought together our fellows and alumni to discuss the status of mental well-being in newsrooms. We provided them with practical tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal life by organizing the NIMJN Well-Being Conference. The conference featured two panel discussions: the first focused on the 'Status of Mental Well-being in Nepali Newsrooms,' and the second on 'How to Tackle Mental Health Issues in Newsrooms.' The conference also included a friendly futsal game, entertainment, art, and presentations.
More details here!
NIMJN Talk—Print to Pixels: Media Sustainability in Nepal
Our recent NIMJN Talk addressed the critical issue of media sustainability in Nepal. Freelancers and journalists from various media outlets joined us to discuss how to sustain ethical journalism in Nepal’s rapidly changing media landscape. Ashutosh Tiwari, founder of SAFAL Partners, was the key speaker. The talk highlighted the challenges and opportunities independent journalists and small media outlets faced in the digital age, providing valuable insights and strategies for navigating the current media crisis.
More details here!
Multimedia Storytelling Workshop for NEAJA Members
NIMJN trained around 40 journalists from the Nepal America Journalists Association, further expanding its commitment to empowering journalists. NIMJN's Chief Editor, Rajneesh Bhandari, led a two-day virtual workshop on multimedia and digital storytelling, highlighting some of the best stories produced by NIMJN. More detail here !
NIMJN at National and International Forums
NIMJN represented and participated in various national and international forums to share its work. NIMJN’s Chief Editor, Rajneesh Bhandari, discussed the organization's efforts at the ‘Beyond Borders’ conference organized by DW Akademie, highlighting Nepal's role in exporting workers to different countries.
Similarly, at the Kantipur Conclave's panel discussion titled 'Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword,' Rajneesh highlighted the complexities of social media's role in society, emphasizing both its potential benefits and risks. Additionally, Rajneesh represented NIMJN at the National Symposium for Journalists and Content Creators organized by UNESCO, where he shared NIMJN’s ideas, work, and opportunities for collaboration.
Click the link : Kantipur Conclave's panel discussion on 'Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword’
Check out our latest investigations:
📌नुनमा झेल : उत्पादनमा हुनुपर्ने आयोडिनको मात्रा भान्सामा, रोगको जोखिम- Makar Shrestha
📌Four Years After Melamchi Flood Disaster: Trauma of the Affected Remains Unhealed- Bhagirathi Pandit
📌Spent 4 Lakhs To Go To Malaysia, Returned Home After Failing the Medical Test- Dinesh Regmi
📌 The Prime Minister Employment Program of Nepal: A Grand Vote Bank Politics Project—Kalpana Bhattarai
📌 Non-Economic Losses in Upper Mustang: Samjong Residents Displaced by Climate Change—Ghanshyam Khadka
Stay Connected!
Thank you for being part of our journey. Many more fellowships, training sessions, and impactful stories are coming your way. Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover and how we can improve your newsletter experience.