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Zenny Shah

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PatanJul 2026

Flavor inside pollution

"Traditional Ways Of Describing Pollution As Better Ways Of Living"

When we think about the Patan area of Lalitpur, we often think of temples, jatras, culture, and rich traditional values. However, sometimes long-standing traditions can also bring

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
KathmanduJul 2026

Fresh Air For Living ?

"Shankhamul: A Beautiful Space Facing Environmental Challenges"

Shankhamul, located along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, is home to the Nepal headquarters of the Art of Living. Over the years, local communities, organizations, and volunteers h

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
DunaiJul 2026

Struggle for Air In Valley

"A Breath of Fresh Air Beyond the Valley"

"Having the opportunity to see green landscapes and breathe fresh air without a trace of pollution is not easy for people living inside the Kathmandu Valley." These were the thoug

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanJun 2026

Unsafe In Safe Thoughts

"A Green Space Filled With Smoke"

As urbanization increases, the population grows while greenery and open spaces continue to decrease. Parks have become some of the few places where children can play, elderly peopl

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
KathmanduJun 2026

Harmful Air For Children

"Pollution Doesn't End at the Riverbank But Also Rises Air Pollution"

The Bagmati and Manohara rivers flow through Kathmandu and Lalitpur, yet untreated wastewater and sewage still enter them. While children play sports and families spend time near t

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
ManmaJun 2026

A Lifeline Beside The Chulo

"Thirty Years of Smoke, A Hidden Health Burden"

Suffering from a chronic disease since 2007, she still works every day in front of a chulo to cook food for her family. She is from Kalikot, one of the rural districts of Nepal, w

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanJun 2026

In Dark for a Brighter Life

"Working In Toxic Fumes,Silica Dust and Hazardous Chemical For Living"

This is not just the story of one person in Nepal, it is the story of many laborers working on road construction sites across the country. I witnessed this scene in Narephat, Lali

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanJun 2026

Harmful Gas From Greenery

"Not All Green Water Means a Healthy Lake"

People visit lakes and parks to enjoy fresh air, find peace, exercise, and spend quality time with their families. Children play, elderly people walk, and many of us seek a break f

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
KathmanduJun 2026

Hidden Air Pollutants

"When Someone Else's Waste Becomes Your Problem"

This is the story of my friend Manish, who lives in Kathmandu. He often experiences burning eyes and has to breathe hot, smelly air at night because some people in his neighborhood

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
DhulikhelJun 2026

Allergic To The Air I Breath

"When Pollution Becomes Health Emergency"

This is not just the story of one person; it is the story of many Nepalis who suffer from pollution in Kathmandu. Every time the pollution level increases, I have to prepare my al

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
GamgadhiJun 2026

Untouched By Pollution

"100% Safe Air to Breathe Still Exists"

After spending most of my time in Kathmandu, where air pollution is a daily concern, learning about Rara Lake's air quality feels refreshing. Rara is known for its crystal-clear ai

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanJun 2026

Sick because of Pollution

"My Nose vs. Kathmandu's Pollution"

This might sound unconvincing, but it is true that I am very sensitive to air pollution. I easily get a cold, cough, or a runny nose if I travel around Kathmandu without wearing a

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Initiatives For Safahawa

"Traditional Bull Trench Kilns To Zigzag Brick Firing Technologies"

Sometimes, positive environmental changes happen quietly. Nepal's transition from traditional Bull Trench brick kilns to zigzag firing technology is helping improve air quality by

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Environmental Police Van

"Small Actions With Big Impacts"

I learned about the Environmental Police and their efforts to keep the city clean and healthy. From monitoring air pollution and illegal waste dumping to protecting roadside greene

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Roasted Life More Than Maize

"Roasting Maize Along With Her Lungs"

An old lady roasting maize on the side of the main road on a sloping roadside caught my attention. She is not just selling maize there; she is earning a living for herself and h

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Slowly Dying While Breathing

"Getting Slowly Poisoned While Making a Living"

There are more stories on the streets than we know. This time, it is the story of a common man who is earning his bread and roti while getting poisoned on the streets of Lalitpur.

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
KathmanduMay 2026

Healthy Breath, Happy Us

"Breathing Fresh Air in Kathmandu Feels Like a Daily Battle"

I come from western Nepal with clean air and fresh breezes. Living in Kathmandu is very different, I often breathe polluted air and miss my hometown. To escape city chaos, I som

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Air Hunts Even In Inventions

"While making some technologies, workers inhale poisonous fumes"

As a person who works in technical fields, I see these kinds of situations every day. This is one of my colleagues who was doing soldering without wearing a mask or protective gla

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Smoke In Food

"Breathing Black While Cooking Most Iconic Street Food"

The smell of smoke and grilled meat filled the busy streets of Nakhu Dobato as a hardworking woman prepared sekuwa over burning coal. Through the thick smoke, she worked quietly wh

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian
PatanMay 2026

Safahawa

"Let’s talk about air and make life fair"

To breadth and live on life that we dream of we have started talking about the quality of air around us.

Zenny ShahSafaHawa Guardian