Kathmandu, Oct. 14 -- Mandala Theatre Nepal has announced that it will recruit nine local artists for a month-long street theatre initiative aimed at promoting health awareness and social inclusion among marginalised communities.

The project aligns with the 'Support to the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (S2GESI)' programme implemented by GIZ, the German development cooperation agency and the Nepal Government. It will target women, persons with disabilities, Dalits, people living with HIV/AIDS and ethnic and religious minorities.

One of Mandala Theatre's co-founders, Somnath Khanal, says, "Through this project, we aim to increase awareness, encourage community action, and celebrate the successes of marginalised groups in accessing ...