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Live Web DirectoryAnatomy of a Movement: Hami Nepal, The Gen Z Protests, and the Unanswered Questions of Funding and Influence
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Anatomy of a Movement: Hami Nepal, The Gen Z Protests, and the Unanswered Questions of Funding and Influence
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Hami Nepal Funding Controversy: An Interactive Explainer
Hami Nepal Funding Controversy
An Interactive Explainer on a Movement Under Scrutiny
A Picture Sparks a Question
Recent anti-corruption protests in Nepal, largely driven by Gen Z, have brought renewed focus to youth-led movements. However, a photograph has surfaced showing Sudan Gurung, the founder of the prominent NGO Hami Nepal, with individuals linked to major financial scandals. This has raised critical questions about the organization's funding and its alignment with the very anti-corruption message it promotes.
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This image, central to the controversy, has circulated widely, prompting public debate and scrutiny of Hami Nepal's financial backers.
Who's Who: The Key Individuals
Understanding the controversy requires knowing the key people involved. Click on each name below to learn more about their role in this unfolding story. This section breaks down who they are and their alleged connections.
Sudan Gurung
Founder of Hami Nepal
Established Hami Nepal after the 2015 earthquake, building a youth movement from personal tragedy. He is now at the center of the controversy due to his association with questionable financial figures.
Deepak Bhatta
Alleged Arms Dealer
Implicated in a multi-million rupee procurement scandal for the Nepal Police, as reported by myRepublica on July 15, 2022. His connection to Gurung raises questions about the sources of Hami Nepal's funding.
Sahil Agraval
Controversial Businessman
Arrested for selling thermometers on the black market during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Business Age. His alleged role as a financial backer further complicates Hami Nepal's anti-corruption image.
A Timeline of Events
The current situation didn't happen overnight. This timeline highlights key moments, from the founding of Hami Nepal to the reports that have cast a shadow on its operations, providing essential context to the controversy.
Post-2015
Hami Nepal is established by Sudan Gurung in the wake of the devastating 2015 earthquake, quickly growing into a significant youth movement.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Sahil Agraval, an alleged financial backer of the NGO, is arrested for black-market sales of thermometers.
July 15, 2022
myRepublica reports on Deepak Bhatta's alleged involvement in a major procurement scandal with Nepal Police.
Present Day
Amid Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests, photos of Gurung with these figures surface, leading to widespread questions about Hami Nepal's integrity and funding.
The Broader Context: A Regional Pattern?
While no specific academic studies have focused on Hami Nepal's funding, regional research provides a worrying backdrop. This chart illustrates findings from a 2021 study on NGO financing in South Asia, highlighting a pattern of non-transparent funding that warrants concern and further investigation into movements across the region.
A 2021 Journal of Asian Studies report found that nearly a third of grassroots movements in South Asia receive funding from opaque or illicit sources.
Unanswered Questions
The controversy surrounding Hami Nepal highlights a critical challenge for grassroots movements: maintaining transparency while seeking funding. As the youth of Nepal continue to demand accountability from their leaders, they must also ask it of their own movements. The central question remains: can an organization effectively fight corruption if its own financial foundations are in doubt? The demand for transparency is now turning towards Hami Nepal itself.
