Author - Yam Kumari Kandel

Yam Kumari Kandel, an Impact Entrepreneur correspondent, is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience, including 13 years at the Global Press Journal, covering injustice, inequality, and discrimination—from labor migration and human rights to environmental crises. Growing up in Nepal’s underserved Karnali Province shaped her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices.

Her reporting spans cross-border migration and financial issues, including remittances and labor exploitation, revealing how systemic pressures affect vulnerable families. She also highlights the resilience and achievements of these communities, showing their successes alongside the challenges they face.

A Persephone Miel Fellow, Yam tells stories with empathy and integrity, earning trust and portraying people with dignity. She safeguards the right to information, strengthens democracy and accountability, and ensures that local stories reach national and international audiences—raising global awareness and driving meaningful change.