Terre des hommes - Nepal

Last week the Deputy Mayor of Thakurbaba Municipality, Ms Bina Kumari Bhattrai presented at the National WASH Advocacy Summit 2024 on the theme "Making WASH a Political Agenda". During her presentation, she emphasized the importance of an O&M policy and dedicated funds for WASH in healthcare facilities (HCF). She explained that the policy was developed by the Municipality based on evidence, specifically through a life cycle costing exercise, which served as the foundation for allocating the O&M fund. What is particularly inspiring is that the municipality has recently extended the O&M fund provision to schools, inspired by the success of similar provisions in HCF. Terre des hommes foundation and Geruwa provided technical support for the policy's development, leveraging life cycle costing and advocacy to ensure the effective implementation of the policy and its implementation procedures. Prakash BOHARA Pratigya Shrestha Laxman Kharal Chettry Bhishmaraj Srivastava

The amazing Amrit Rijal shares his experience of working with Tdh in Nepal. “Working with Terre des hommes (Tdh) Nepal's ‘Sports for Protection (S4P)’ project was a deeply rewarding experience. Through football, the project empowered children and young people in Rong, Suryodaya and Mechinagar who are at risk of trafficking and unsafe migration. My role involved leading workshops on child rights, abuse, and protection mechanisms, fostering awareness and resilience among participants. Sessions were held Saturday morning which were a blend of learning and connection, as I witnessed young people growing more confident and informed. The highlight was the football tournament in Suryodaya on October 21, 2024, where mixed-gender teams showcased their strength, hope, and unity. This experience reinforced my belief in the power of community-driven initiatives to create meaningful change."

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Our colleagues in Nepal, Kyra Marwaha (She/Her), Rusha Adhikari and Kamal Lama along with our partner Shakti Samuha met with Australian Ambassador to Nepal Leann Johnston, to share updates on our project titled “Addressing the needs and empowering children and youth at risk and survivors of human trafficking through Survivor led actions in Nepal”. This project is being generously funded by the Australian Embassy Kathmandu. We recently conducted an evaluation on the project where we applied the outcome harvesting methodology. It was a wonderful opportunity to share and discuss on the achievements and learnings from this evaluation with our partner Shakti Samuha and the Ambassador.

On June 26, 2023, Sophie Lavaud reached the summit of Nanga Parbat (8126m), giving her the new nickname of “112’000 Lady”, as she became the 1st first French climber (man and woman) to have climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000 m peaks, and the first Swiss woman and the first Canadian. Sophie is an ambassador of Terre des hommes foundation, where she is committed to supporting women and children in Nepal via the work we are doing under our Health and WASH program. Sharing a picture of Sophie at the foot of the majestic Cholatse.

"The implementation of the Operation & Maintenance Fund has proven to be highly effective and efficient," shared Bina Bhattarai, Deputy Mayor of Thakurbaba Municipality. "We established a 500,000 NPR replenishable fund at the municipality level and allocated 20,000 NPR for each Health Care Facility, embedding this approach into the municipality’s WASH policy. This has not only eliminated bureaucratic hurdles but also significantly reduced O&M costs. Building on its success, we replicated this model by introducing a 1.1 million NPR fund for schools." This notable achievement highlights the impact of a project we are implementing with Geurwa under the Swiss Water Sanitation Consortia (SWSC) with funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), where the aim of the SWSC consortia is to promote sustainable and scalable solutions across institutions. Last week our team in Nepal had the honor to facilitate the visit by Marc-André Bünzli who is Head of WASH at Swiss Humanitarian Aid and serves as the primary contact for SWSC within SDC. Visits from technical experts such as Marc-Andre are brilliant opportunities for our teams to take feedback and strengthen the work we do on ground. Learning is a continuous journey. Embassy of Switzerland In Nepal Prakash BOHARA Kamal Lama Kyra Marwaha Laxman Kharal Chettry

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Children have the right to be protected from online risks. Article 17(e) of the UNCRC calls for state parties to 'encourage the development of appropriate guidelines for the protection of children from information and material injurious to their well-being, bearing in mind the provisions. Furthermore, the Act Relating to Children 2018, prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation of children, including a variety of harms perpetrated through online means. This World Children's Day, Joining Forces Nepal urges authorities and stakeholders to create a safer digital world for the children of Nepal. #ListenToTheFuture #OnlineChildSafety #WorldChildrensDay #WCD2024 #JoiningForces #ForAllChildren Terre des hommes foundation Save the Children Nepal World Vision International Nepal Plan International Nepal ChildFund Nepal SOS Children's Villages Nepal Terre des Hommes Netherlands terre des hommes germany

On the occasion of #InternationalMenDay2024 let's celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and their communities. This year’s theme, “Positive Male Role Models,” shines a light on men who lead by example, inspire change, and foster compassion and equality. From breaking stereotypes to championing gender equality, these incredible testimonies from our colleagues remind us of the positive impact men can have in our lives. Let’s celebrate the men who lead by example, fostering inclusivity and kindness every step of the way. 🗓️ Join the conversation and share stories of men who inspire you. Together, let’s continue building a more equitable and compassionate world. #InternationalMensDay #PositiveMasculinity #RoleModels Rusha Adhikari Sujana Thapa Kamal Lama Sapana Thapa Laxman Kharal Chettry Kyra Marwaha Terre des hommes foundation

This week our Multi Country Delegation India and Nepal team came together for a 3 day team building and learning exchange. This was the first time the whole team has come together in person. Each day was filled with rich discussions, learning, laughter and connection. A special thanks to Anindit Roy Chowdhury for being a brilliant facilitator, to Tanvi Chattoraj (She/Her) and Kamal Lama for leading a fantastic session on localization and to our whole team for being engaged and just so wonderful. Never under estimate the importance and power of human connection and putting value to this.