Without prompt, or any requests, our partner NGO, Eco Himal Nepal sent us seven essays written by their staff and asked us to publish them for the world to read. We present them here, in raw unedited form. They are beautifully written, informative and moving. The Coronavirus pandemic is a truly global challenge.

My feeling: Lock Down

by Keshab Raj Bhusal

I am living in my rented flat in Kathmandu in lock down situation. I am not linked with the neighbors and friends nearby my house, but trying to be digitally connected. I am seriously following Government’s request and public announcement “stay inside home, be safe”. It is very difficult to imagine how elderly citizens living alone and people with disabilities will get through.

My days are savoured as normal. I still have many small moments to relish. I am carrying out my official works with smell of tea and glasses of water. I usually sit for report works after my meal around at 10 am. My children are with my parents in Chitwan but my wife is disturbed and longing for their togetherness in such situation.

In my condition, mean of refreshment is social media. People’s message on face book and twitter, people’s reaction on them are so funny and some are positive. Source of resilience and immunity are in locked condition is enjoying sarcasm and humour on social media. I am keeping myself busy in writing and doing official tasks. Staying positive and engaged is helping me to be better at solving all the problems in digitized world.

Keshab Raj Bhusal
Communication & Programme Coordinator
EcoHimal Nepal
Kathmandu