Our regional office team in Kathmandu supports projects in Nepal, Bangladesh and India. We are committed to improving the living conditions of disadvantaged population groups, increasing social participation and reducing poverty sustainably. To this end, we empower people to exercise their rights and organise themselves. Another focus is on combating human trafficking and promoting safe migration. We also provide humanitarian aid after natural disasters.
Ways out of insecurity
Many people in western Nepal migrate to India in search of work - often without sufficient information about the risks and rights involved. Together with our partner organization NEEDS Nepal, we are committed to strengthening migrants’ rights, creating local opportunities, and protecting people from human trafficking.
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Sustainable agriculture for improved food security in India
Climate change, extreme weather events and food insecurity – many families in Odisha, India, are struggling to survive. Together with the Madhyam Foundation, we are supporting them with sustainable farming methods, better water resources and new income opportunities.
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Disaster Response and Building Future Resilience in Pakistan
In August 2022, massive floods in Pakistan submerged more than two-thirds of the country. Together with Solidar Suisse and the two Pakistani non-governmental organizations SCF and SAFWCO, we are supporting people in the hardest-hit regions to rebuild their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience to future natural disasters.
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Securing Food, Preventing Disasters
In the Gaibandha district of northern Bangladesh, floods, heatwaves and riverbank erosion pose a constant threat to the livelihoods of many people year after year. Crops are destroyed, homes are damaged and roads become impassable. The consequences are hunger and poverty. That is why, together with our local partner organisation, Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK), we are specifically strengthening disaster preparedness and food security on the ground.
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Flood relief and support for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
Many people from Afghanistan seek refuge in Pakistan. The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 have further exacerbated the situation. The negative effects of the disaster are still visible. Together with SOLIDAR Suisse, AWO International is supporting those affected by the floods and Afghan refugees with urgently needed relief supplies.
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