While recovering from a large-scale natural disaster is a challenge for any country, it is particularly difficult in a place like Nepal. Its infrastructure before the earthquake was weak, its government dysfunctional and the capital Kathmandu was already experiencing a large influx of rural migrants in search of jobs. These challenges were only worsened in the weeks and months following the earthquake - many of the buildings in these photos don't exist anymore. But resilience has prevailed.

So rather than share with you the alarming statistics about poverty and inequality that persist in Nepal, we have chosen to showcase businesses that value the skills and resources of the Nepali people, which are central to its long-term recovery. By supporting businesses that respect and nurture Nepali skills and traditions, providing people with dignified work and a better future, we can contribute to rebuilding Nepal. Its a long road but it will be made slightly easier if we're all in it together.

And if you ever get the opportunity to visit Nepal, its a great way to directly support their economy. There are so many incredible experiences - trekking for days with nothing but the Himalayas to look at, getting lost in the backstreets of Kathmandu or just speaking to the local people. While I know they're not reading this, thank you to everyone who opened their homes to a group of teenage girls from Sydney dressed head-to-toe in polar fleece. We were all changed for the better by your gentle and generous spirits.