Nicole Farkouh, MPP candidate 2008 at the Goldman School, is working in Nepal all summer for The Advocacy Project. This non-profit organization campaigns for peace in Nepal, a country recovering from 10 years of civil conflict. A beautiful though terribly poor country, Nepal descended into violence as Maoist guerillas declared war on the monarchic government. The conflict has caused huge human suffering and postponed any real economic and social development, although some political development is finally occurring. Last year the rebels and government signed an agreement by which political reforms are being made and peace slowly returning to the country. To read more about Nepal, check out the BBC's country profile and Nicole's website at the COCAP.