In Makawanpur District, Maiti Nepal operates a Prevention Home dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable groups, particularly girls and children, from the dangers of human trafficking. Guided by our mission to create a safer and more equitable world, this initiative embodies a holistic approach to combating trafficking through prevention, protection, prosecution, advocacy, and empowerment. The Prevention Home focuses on raising awareness, fostering economic independence, and developing life skills to reduce susceptibility to trafficking. Our efforts extend beyond shelters to community-based initiatives, where we collaborate with local governments, schools, civil society, and community organizations to build collective resilience against exploitation. Since 1997, the Prevention Home in Hetauda of Makawanpur District has been a beacon of hope for at-risk girls and women, offering a safe space and comprehensive support. From awareness programs to reintegration efforts, Maiti Nepal remains steadfast in its commitment to transforming the lives of those most vulnerable, empowered lives.

• Skills Training: 40 at-risk girls (20 per group) trained in sewing and tailoring, followed by a 3-day life skills session. 20 received financial literacy training. Topics included trafficking, GBV, and unsafe migration.
• Tailoring Businesses: 10 women completed advanced tailoring training and launched businesses where 2 participants received materials worth NPR 100,000 from OCMC.
• Education Support: A girl from Maiti Nepal’s transit home, facing financial struggles, is now pursuing Grade 11 with support from Maiti Nepal and Esther Benjamin Memorial Institution.
• Awareness Outreach: 10,032 students and community members educated on trafficking, GBV, and safe migration.
• Reintegration & Rescue: 50 girls/women reunited with families; 15 were rescued domestically, 2 from India, and 1 from Kuwait.
• Police Referrals: 34 girls/women referred by police/CSOs—16 destitute, 5 domestic violence survivors, 1 child marriage victim, 12 rape survivors. 34 reintegrated; 2 in long-term care. 57 domestic violence cases registered; 14 mediated.
• Missing Persons: 24 cases registered in Makawanpur; 12 found, others under investigation.
• Legal Support: 31 rape cases filed at District Police Office with Maiti Nepal’s support, all in legal proceedings.
• Rescue Cases: Women rescued from India and Kuwait after experiencing violence or destitution. Two boys attempting to migrate for work were reunited with their families.
• GBV Awareness: During 16 Days of Activism, GBV jingles aired on Manahari FM and Radio Nikash.
• Community Campaigns: Awareness events held in Galchi and Dharke, educating locals on trafficking, unsafe migration, and domestic violence.
• Special Days Celebrated: International Women’s Day, Maiti Nepal’s 32nd Annual Day, National & International Anti-Human Trafficking Days, National Children’s Day, 16 Days of Activism, and International Migration Day.
• Mass Awareness Programs: Conducted in Makawanpur, Kathmandu, Dhading, Sunsari, Dharan, and Janakpur.
• Transport Sector Sensitization: Awareness session for transport workers in Kathmandu Bus Park, plus a meeting with transport unions on GBV and trafficking.
• Signature Campaign: 1,276 signatures were collected across multiple locations.
• Counseling & Outreach: Psychological counseling provided to 99 survivors; 390 door-to-door awareness visits conducted.
• Key Meetings:
  • March 27, 2024: MPAC meeting with 21 municipal advisory members to review activities.
  • June 17, 2024: Interaction with 39 hotel and transport entrepreneurs to address trafficking, sexual exploitation, and GBV.