By Puru Shah, edited by Anu Joshi
As the sun sets and darkness ensues, most creatures seek refuge in the safety of their home, den, nest, burrow or crevice. There is one creature in particular that continues its forage unperturbed. Despite its diminutive size, it uses darkness as an opportunity to create its own light. They are commonly known as fireflies. In Nepali, we call them Junkiris.
There are several such Junkiris in Nepal that caught my attention after the disastrous earthquakes struck the Himalayan nation. These Junkiris glow brightly in the darkness created by the inaction or a lack of swift response by the Nepali government. They sprang to aid the affected and continue to deliver their services or relief materials despite the lack of good roads, transportation or support from the national authorities. They used their literary, technical or financial prowess for aid. They deserve our due respect and recognition for their remarkable work.
Several of them and their stories have been included on our #InspireNepal page. This is not an exhaustive list. Send us names and descriptions of work done by Junkiris you have witnessed. If they are not included in this post, we will attempt to include it in Part II.
As the sun sets and darkness ensues, most creatures seek refuge in the safety of their home, den, nest, burrow or crevice. There is one creature in particular that continues its forage unperturbed. Despite its diminutive size, it uses darkness as an opportunity to create its own light. They are commonly known as fireflies. In Nepali, we call them Junkiris.
There are several such Junkiris in Nepal that caught my attention after the disastrous earthquakes struck the Himalayan nation. These Junkiris glow brightly in the darkness created by the inaction or a lack of swift response by the Nepali government. They sprang to aid the affected and continue to deliver their services or relief materials despite the lack of good roads, transportation or support from the national authorities. They used their literary, technical or financial prowess for aid. They deserve our due respect and recognition for their remarkable work.
Several of them and their stories have been included on our #InspireNepal page. This is not an exhaustive list. Send us names and descriptions of work done by Junkiris you have witnessed. If they are not included in this post, we will attempt to include it in Part II.
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