It was a big shock for us when smoke and the smell of burning was emerging from our big, industrial oven. All ladies were very sad and scared.

When I heard this I knew that justice was not only about money and property. Radha had never felt before that people had listened to her properly, no one had heard her voice.

I am not saying that women can only be independent without men. Our hope and desire is that women can learn how to live safe and productive lives in this man’s world, respecting themselves and being respected. This is a long and difficult journey.

The board of Samunnat Nepal decided to make time, once again, to take stock and plan for the future. This is a good time for several reasons: women are coming for assistance in ever-increasing numbers; the community has opened up again after COVID; and income from product sales is picking up strongly after the challenging COVID downturn.