cfbc3928b3f9521bc5256b854c7d400a.jpg Young men quickly learn how to supplement the mess food often viewed as tasteless (Qatar 2010).

Photo by: Tristan Bruslé

e1deaa1cbe4cc049e5c2f0ad1c2c9973.jpg Labor camp area facilities are minimal (Qatar, 2010).

Photo by: Tristan Bruslé

36e041b59db4c089a5553eb8121a2909.jpg Prospective migrant workers stand in queue to apply for the Korean Language Test in Kathmandu (May, 2011)

Photo by: CESLAM

d0e5bb93ba6b19ca2f415cb373b949b1.jpg Migrant workers return to the western hills of Nepal from India. This photo was taken in Bajura.

Photo by: Mohan Mainali

c6d0ce918e0a563d2d141d09292fe15b.jpg A typical labor camp (Qatar, 2010)

Photo by: Tristan Bruslé

049364f362ebd6a9c560aaa896da7b18.JPG 'We book plane tickets to Saudi, Qatar, Malaysia, Dubai and Kuwait. We also confirm (ok) them.' - A banner in front of a retail shop in Sinoorjoda VDC, Janakpur

Photo by: Nabin Rawal

4d900aa7effda74eaba3577fdaf4af2e.JPG Many Nepali workers can be found working at tea estates in Assam, India.

Photo by: Nitu Sarmah

3e0e74d753ecef6ca25525cdb02d3147.jpg Migrant workers at leisure outside their residential camp in Abu Dhabi, UAE (2011)

Photo by: Santosh Tumbahangphe

4dd4aa5bb326ef0c7211dc5e5d8a7dd6.jpg The rise of information technology has better connected the migrants with their families back home.

Photo by: Jeevan Raj Sharma

65f1cb4374a61e462592dae9e9f680e4.jpg Migrant returnee from Malaysia going home with his wife and son after four years.

Photo by: Nabin Rawal

147a9ea98670afbc43fddfeb45ef41e3.jpg An official at the Siraha branch of the Red Cross Society helps prospective migrants fill out passport application forms for a nominal fee. This arrangement was sanctioned by the Chief District Officer as a source of funds for the Red Cross.

Photo by: Nabin Rawal

11c03a7204e0a1a5fb970fd4c52f8e8b.PNG Cost of Migration

Photo by: Taken from FEPB website

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Workers spending energy after work and train in the self funded gym hall (Qatar 2010). Workers spending energy after work and train in the self funded gym hall (Qatar 2010). VIEW
Young men quickly learn how to supplement the mess food often viewed as tasteless (Qatar 2010). Young men quickly learn how to supplement the mess food often viewed as tasteless (Qatar 2010). VIEW
A Nepali tailor found a place to work for his numerous country-fellows porters (Mussoorie, India, 2003) A Nepali tailor found a place to work for his numerous country-fellows porters (Mussoorie, India, 2003) VIEW
People carrying winnowing trays to sell at Barahchhetra, Sunsari. People carrying winnowing trays to sell at Barahchhetra, Sunsari. VIEW
Nepali female migrant worker in Kuwait. Nepali female migrant worker in Kuwait. VIEW
Migrants waiting at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Migrants waiting at the Tribhuvan International Airport. VIEW
Labor camp area facilities are minimal (Qatar, 2010). Labor camp area facilities are minimal (Qatar, 2010). VIEW
A small food outlet run by Baitadis chetris for all far-westerners working in Pithoragarh. (Pithoragarh, India, 2002) A small food outlet run by Baitadis chetris for all far-westerners working in Pithoragarh. (Pithoragarh, India, 2002) VIEW
Young Nepali boys wait for work as porters in Nainital, India. Many people travel from the Far-and Mid-Western regions of Nepal to work as porters. Young Nepali boys wait for work as porters in Nainital, India. Many people travel from the Far-and Mid-Western regions of Nepal to work as porters. VIEW
Nepali Christian migrant workers in Kuwait Nepali Christian migrant workers in Kuwait VIEW
Nepali female migrant workers pray at a church in Kuwait Nepali female migrant workers pray at a church in Kuwait VIEW
A local fishing in the Koshi river of Barahchhetra, Sunsari A local fishing in the Koshi river of Barahchhetra, Sunsari VIEW
Workers collecting sand from Bagmati River, at Sankhamul in Kathmandu Workers collecting sand from Bagmati River, at Sankhamul in Kathmandu VIEW
Prospective migrant workers stand in queue to apply for the Korean Language Test in Kathmandu (May, 2011) Prospective migrant workers stand in queue to apply for the Korean Language Test in Kathmandu (May, 2011) VIEW
Migrant workers return to the western hills of Nepal from India. This photo was taken in Bajura. Migrant workers return to the western hills of Nepal from India. This photo was taken in Bajura. VIEW
Migrant workers return to the western hills of Nepal from India. This photo was taken in Bajura. Migrant workers return to the western hills of Nepal from India. This photo was taken in Bajura. VIEW
A woman porter trudges the Everest trail near base camp with provisions for climbers headed for the summit. A woman porter trudges the Everest trail near base camp with provisions for climbers headed for the summit. VIEW
A typical labor camp (Qatar, 2010) A typical labor camp (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Collectively bought items in a migrants' room (Qatar, 2010) Collectively bought items in a migrants' room (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Contrasting shopping spaces- Villaggio shopping mall (left), Al Attya Industrial Area (right) (Qatar, 2010) Contrasting shopping spaces- Villaggio shopping mall (left), Al Attya Industrial Area (right) (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Industries and workers' dwelling places in one of Qatar industrial area (Qatar, 2010) Industries and workers' dwelling places in one of Qatar industrial area (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Living with stars (Qatar, 2010) Living with stars (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Migrant workers in a gated community are the link between the city's spaces (Qatar, 2010) Migrant workers in a gated community are the link between the city's spaces (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
Migrants use the computer and internet to keep in touch with family and friends and watch latest serial comedies (Qatar, 2010) Migrants use the computer and internet to keep in touch with family and friends and watch latest serial comedies (Qatar, 2010) VIEW
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