Nepal

Yam Kumari Kandel

Reporter-in-Residence

Yam Kumari Kandel is a reporter-in-residence at Global Press Journal, based in Kathmandu, Nepal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Tribhuvan University and has prior experience at the National News Agency of Nepal.

Yam’s reporting focuses on migration, labor rights, and human rights, particularly highlighting the experiences of migrant workers and their families. Her work includes in-depth investigations into the challenges faced by Nepali migrant workers abroad, the impact of U.S. aid withdrawal on Nepal’s healthcare system, and the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking legal recognition.

In 2015, Kandel was awarded the Persephone Miel Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center, recognizing her commitment to amplifying underreported stories and bringing them to a global audience.

Through her dedicated reporting, Yam continues to shed light on critical issues affecting Nepal and its diaspora.

Nepal

Yam Kumari Kandel

Reporter-in-Residence

Yam Kumari Kandel is a reporter-in-residence at Global Press Journal, based in Kathmandu, Nepal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Tribhuvan University and has prior experience at the National News Agency of Nepal.

Yam’s reporting focuses on migration, labor rights, and human rights, particularly highlighting the experiences of migrant workers and their families. Her work includes in-depth investigations into the challenges faced by Nepali migrant workers abroad, the impact of U.S. aid withdrawal on Nepal’s healthcare system, and the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking legal recognition.

In 2015, Kandel was awarded the Persephone Miel Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center, recognizing her commitment to amplifying underreported stories and bringing them to a global audience.

Through her dedicated reporting, Yam continues to shed light on critical issues affecting Nepal and its diaspora.

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