Re: 'Lajana's helping hand' (Nepali Society, #160). Lajana Manandhar's courage, assiduousness and vision in the face of the tragedy that befell her and her children are laudable and inspiring. She and other women illustrate to Nepal and the world that women have the power and capacity to change existing conditions which seem indelibly entrenched. These articles on the back page which inspire, challenge and influence are a superb antidote to what is on the front page. Choose love, not war.

Suzy Conway,
Dhulikhel