Mahabir Pun does Nepal proud

Mahabir Pun, a community leader won Ramon Magsaysay 2007 for his innovative application of wireless computer technology in Nepal, bringing progress to remote mountain areas by connecting his village to the global village. He is trying to break the cycle of poverty in his mountain village of Nangi by taking it into the computer age.

Recommended Readings about his work:

Exclusive Features:

• Village in the clouds embraces computers - BBC Exclusive Feature
• Wi-fi lifeline for Nepal's farmers - BBC Exclusive Feature
• Praise for 'inspirational' web pioneer - BBC Exclusive Feature
• Mahabir Pun Nepal Wireless Interview - Interview by Since1968.com
  

His works:

• Nepal Wireless Networking Project - Mahabir Pun's Wireless Project
• Nangi Village School Project - Mahabir Pun's School Project
• Himanchal High School - Mahabir Pun's School Project

News Links:

• The 2007 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership - Magsaysay Official Site
• म्याग्दीका महावीरलाई प्रतिष्ठित म्यागसेसे अवार्ड - Mysansar (With snaps of his work)
• Myagdi’s Mahabir Pun does Nepal proud - The Himalayan Times
• And The Magsaysay Goes to Mahabir Pun, the ‘Wireless Man’ of Myagdi - United We blog
• Nepal’s Mahabir Pun receives Ramon Magsaysay Award - Kantipur Online

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