In collaboration with local partner organisations, AWO International supports people in Nepal in the areas of safe migration, income security, disaster preparedness, and health and nutrition promotion. Particular focus is placed on empowering women and girls, and protecting them from exploitation and human trafficking.
New prospects instead of uncertain migration: empowering women in Nepal
Many families in Nepal depend on labour migration. Women, in particular, are forced to take on insecure jobs abroad due to a lack of opportunities in rural areas. In Dakshinkali near Kathmandu, we are working with our partner organization to strengthen local structures and create new income opportunities – so that people can shape their own future in Nepal.
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Empowering women and girls in Nepal
AWO International and CEAPRED are improving women's health in Kapilvastu, Nepal, by providing sustainable solutions for nutrition, hygiene, and preventive care, and by combatting undersupply and health risks for women and girls.
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Emergency relief following the earthquake in Nepal
On 3 November 2023, an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck several towns in the Jajarkot district in western Nepal. This is one of the poorest and most remote regions in the country, where many residents were already affected by food insecurity prior to the disaster. Together with its local partner organisation BEE-Group, AWO International was quickly on the ground to identify the most urgent needs and provide immediate emergency aid.
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Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in western Nepal
In western Nepal, floods, landslides, droughts, and other impacts of the climate crisis are destroying livelihoods every year, particularly threatening the existence of families in rural areas. AWO International and the Nepalese non-governmental organization BEE-Group are therefore working to strengthen local disaster preparedness.
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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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Strong communities instead of dangerous paths: opportunities for families in Nepal
In Makwanpur, one of the poorest regions of Nepal, we are working with the local partner organization Women Skill Creation Centre (WoSCC) to empower people. We provide information about safe migration and create new income opportunities - through training, education and practical help for micro-enterprises. This enables families to stay in the area and shape their own future.
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