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Students participate in ‘Hamro Abhiyan’ education program in Nepal.










































          In Nepal, project J1000N Captivating Nepal – Stop Trafficking/  “School is the place where young people sow the
          Empower Women is at the forefront of reforms to educate   seeds of character. They start to develop their sense of
          and empower communities against traffickers and corrupt   duty towards the society they live in…they realize that
          organisations exploiting women and children.          it is their duty to fight human trafficking in society
                                                                by raising awareness against it…thus making the
          A key initiative is the ‘Hamro Abhiyan’ educational program
                                                                community a better place for everyone.”
          which is targeted to ages 13-35 years and often delivered

          in partnership with schools. In ‘Hamro Abhiyan’ facilitators   – Mr. Raj Adhikari, School Principal in Kaushaltar
          discuss sensitive issues like causes of trafficking, its
          consequences, bodily safety against trafficking, rehabilitation
          after rescue and prevention against trafficking through
          informative edutainment methodology. In October 2019 our   COVID-19 has brought considerable hardship to families in
          partner received the ‘Asian Leadership Award’ for the best idea   Nepal, increasing vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation.
          to prevent human-trafficking in Nepal.              Utilising the radio station as a communication platform
                                                              and community hub, essential supplies have been collected
          This year the project has seen 47 survivors of trafficking rescued
                                                              from local donors and delivered to the people in desperate
          and 23 court cases take place. The project has established 5
                                                              need. A talkback radio show giving listeners a voice to share
          booths and 5 help desks providing border monitoring and
                                                              their needs with local government officials has resulted in
          booth operation across all provinces in strong coalition with
                                                              thousands of beneficiaries receiving further essential supplies
          the government resulting in the interception of 5,116 women.
                                                              from their government offices, and the radio station has
          The dedicated anti-human trafficking radio station reaches an
                                                              received the appreciation of both government officials and
          estimated 5 million residents of Nepal with radio counselling,
                                                              beneficiaries.
          anti-trafficking and health information.

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