Nepal

Children from poor families are most likely to be exploited. They are confronted with violence, abuse, exploitation and child trafficking at an early age. Discrimination based on gender and social background make girls and children from the poor dalit caste extra vulnerable. Teenage girls are often victims of sexual harassment.

With the growth of tourism, child exploitation increases. Also child trafficking for Nepalese and Indian brothels increases. Just like abuse in so-called orphanages. 

We offer children a safe place, education, medical help and legal support. We take action with governments and educate communities about the rights of children.  At the same time we work together with the police and judiciary to catch and convict perpetrators.

The consequences of the violent earthquake in 2014 are still noticeable. Many residents of Nepal no longer have a permanent place to live.

In search of a safe place, children and women are easy prey for human traffickers. Children are especially vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse. Or to be exploited as cheap labor.

In Sindhupalchok and Dolakha districts, we help vulnerable families who have moved to the area in the hope of a better life. We support children who have been abandoned. Just like young people who have gone out alone in search of work or who are trafficked.

We stand up for the rights of children. And they take a lot of action to bring their situation to the attention of the police, lawyers and judges. So that they can better protect children.

We also have extensive contact with the national government and other authorities. To change their policies and to legislate against human trafficking. Against child trafficking.