Britta Gfeller

Britta Gfeller is a culture and lifestyle intern at the Post.

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‘Women cannot trek’: The myth three sisters set out to break

For over 25 years, the Chhetri sisters, who founded Empowering Women of Nepal, have paved the way for female guides, overcoming all obstacles and prejudices.

Building Nepal’s queer disability movement

Despite growing awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights in Nepal, queer people with disabilities remain among the most overlooked groups. One organisation—Rainbow Disability Nepal—is working to change that.

This woman brings the universe closer to Nepal

In a field dominated by men and scarce resources, astrophysicist Manisha Dwa has carved out a path of her own. She is working to transform astronomy education in Nepal, empowering students and pushing for global recognition.

Porters keep tourists moving. But who looks after them?

Thousands of porters support Nepal’s trekking industry, yet many still work without proper gear, fair wages, or full knowledge of their rights. KEEP is trying to change that.

From Venice to Kathmandu: Four decades through an artist’s eyes

Italian artist Giovanna Caruso’s exhibition at Kalā Salon reveals a deeply personal visual archive of festivals, faces and fleeting moments that trace her long relationship with Nepal.

These women make childcare safer and breastfeeding pain-free

Lori Parker is one of the very few lactation consultants in Nepal. Together with her co-worker, she helps newparents navigate their role and explains why baby massages and co-sleeping can be dangerous.

Her first tattoo was a secret. Her latest won an award

Sumina Shrestha, founder of Suminu Tattoo Studio, tattoos people from all over the world. But the beginning of her career was far from easy.

Childhood memory sparks a film on unsafe abortions

Patrika Ghimire, who won the Best Student Film Award at the European Union Film Festival, talks about her debut film and how growing up in a remote village inspired her to be a filmmaker.

Challenging old political patterns

In ‘What Women Want’, journalist Ruhi Tewari examines how women began to wield their political power and what shapes their decisions.

Turning snow into opportunity: Nepal’s ski movement

What started as a single student’s dream has grown into a foundation that teaches hundreds of Nepalis to ski.

Cinema that speaks for women

What do a rural Italian village, a Nepali hillside home and a Kathmandu living room have in common? At this year’s EU Film Festival, the answer is clear: women fighting to be heard in societies that silence them.

Queermandu: How a young guide is making Nepal’s tourism more inclusive

From cooking classes called ‘Homo Momo’ to rainbow treks in the Himalayas, tour guide and co-founder ofQueermandu Aayam Poudel is bringing visibility, pride and a touch of sparkle to Nepal’s travel scene.