In a new podcast, Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Nishchhal Kharal describes Nishchhal’s work in youth activism in Nepal, engaging artists in civic action and expanding space for youth political leadership and participation. With a populist movement calling for a strongman-style leadership as a response to the COVID-related economic decline, he launched a new organization, Freedom Studio, in 2021. It serves as an innovative platform for artists and civic activists to expand their creative power to stand as defenders of civic space.

Listen to the Podcast here!