Time to Give Our Youth a Future at Home

Nepal stands at a defining moment in its history. On one hand, we are blessed with one of the world’s youngest populations, abundant natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and limitless human potential. On the other hand, every year, hundreds of thousands of our brightest young people leave the country in search of opportunities abroad. The departure lounge at our international airport has become a symbol of both hope and heartbreak. Families are separated, villages are losing their productive generations, and the nation continues to export its greatest asset—its youth.