Maiti Nepal began its program from building a safe shelter at Gaushala, Kathmandu for the poor and destitute women living in the Pashupatinath area. Begging was their only means for survival and our Director, Anuradha Koirala used to provide loans even from her own pockets to help start small shops. Maiti rehabilitation centre poses more as a caring home involved in activities like medical check-ups, arrange psychological counselling and identify parents of trafficked girls. For girls and women who have had no formal education, there's a provision for