Maiti Nepal runs one of the key programs called Rehabilitation and Reintegration, aiming to offer
extensive support to survivors of trafficking and various forms of violence, including sexual abuse,
domestic violence, and exploitation.
In the rehabilitation part of the program, survivors receive medical care, counseling, education, and
vocational training. Maiti Nepal provides safe shelters where survivors can stay and receive these
services. The organization collaborates with survivors’ families and communities to offer support
and raise awareness about the consequences of trafficking and violence.
The reintegration part of the program focuses on assisting survivors in reintegrating into society and
rebuilding their lives. This involves helping them find employment, secure housing, and reconnect
with their families and communities. Maiti Nepal also works to ensure that survivors can access their
rights and seek justice for the crimes committed against them.
As a final step towards economic empowerment and sustainability, job placement is provided for
survivors. During their shelter services, Maiti Nepal evaluates their skills and knowledge. After
offering job opportunities, the organization provides training tailored to their responsibilities, such
as beautician courses, cookery, housekeeping, bar and barista training, etc.
In-house training, including stitching, weaving, and arts and crafts, is also provided in workshops. The
survivors’ artwork is then showcased on digital platforms or exhibitions for sale, promoting their
hard work and empowering them. Maiti Nepal aims to make them independent, gradually eliminating
the stigma and discrimination they face. Even after job placements, the organization continues to
coordinate with survivors for their well-being, counseling, family reintegration, repatriation, and
ongoing support.
Maiti Nepal operates two rehabilitation homes located in Kathmandu and Sunsari districts.
WHAT WE DO IN THE REHABILITATION HOME:
- Provide rehabilitation and crisis services
- Legal and social supports
- Provide hygienic accommodation and food
- Vocational training of their interest in empowerment through economic opportunities
- Formal and non-formal education and awareness on
- Life skill development.
Family Reunion and Reintegration
Maiti Nepal places a strong emphasis on reintegrating survivors into their families, a critical aspect
of our work. The program’s primary goal is to locate and reunite trafficking survivors with their
families, providing essential support for their successful reintegration into communities. Maiti Nepal
collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies and other organizations to identify survivors,
ensuring their safe return to their families. Post-reunion, survivors receive counseling and support
services to aid their recovery from the traumatic experiences they endured. Maiti Nepal also focuses
on empowering survivors and their families through education and skill-building initiatives, fostering
economic independence, and reducing the risk of future trafficking incidents.
The Family Reunion and Reintegration Program extends its efforts to prevention, conducting
community outreach and education to raise awareness about trafficking risks and promote safe
migration practices. Following comprehensive shelter support, survivors receive psychosocial
support, skill training, nutritious food, and healthcare before being successfully reintegrated into
their communities with their families. In 2023, 105 beneficiaries received sufficient services from the
Women’s Rehabilitation Center and were effectively reintegrated, either reuniting with their families
or other kin. The process involved thorough investigations to locate the parents of the beneficiaries.