Tanvi (name changed for protection and privacy) got married without her parents’ consent. While her husband was abroad for work, she was raped by another man. Afraid of becoming an outcast, she decided not to tell anyone about it, even her family. After a couple of months, she suspected that she was pregnant. She went to the hospital and confirmed her suspicion. Eventually, she could no longer hide her pregnancy. Her family learned about the truth contacted our partner (3 Angels Nepal) to help file a complaint.
In coordination with the police, the man was brought into custody. The case was dealt with with high confidentiality to protect Tanvi, her family, and her future child. Unfortunately, her child did not survive the difficult pregnancy and died. Tanvi is back with her family as she recovers. We are keeping in contact with her while she has requested to be part of our tailoring skills training as soon as she feels more comfortable both physically and emotionally.
Last month, our co-founders Andrew and Julie Colquhoun went to Nepal to visit our current projects and partners in the region. They spent time with the girls that they have helped to get back to school through fifteen Captivating Village programs, and also checked the school where they will be attending. They also...
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Barkha (name changed for privacy) was rescued in 2022 and taken to Women’s Safe Haven (WSH), a safe place run by our implementing partner, 3 Angels Nepal. WSH provides shelter, counseling, and support to women in desperate need. As part of her rehabilitation here, she has completed the initial tailoring...
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Our Hamro Abhiyan Anti-Trafficking Program team completed an event at the Shuvatara 3 Angels Mission School in Pokhara, with more than 70 students from Grades 9 and 10 becoming new advocates against human trafficking.
As education is a powerful weapon for change, students can also be an integral...
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Sushmita (34) regularly listens to 3 Angels Community Radio. She and her husband work as laborers and can only earn money on days when they can find work. Recently, she came into the station with her son and shared her story.
She was frequently offered work in hotels abroad by people. “As...
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Uma Maya has been part of the My Business My Freedom Program in Nepal since the lockdown ended. She was about to close her snack and vegetable shop after she ran out of resources to add goods. She appreciates the program for helping her be able to fill her shop back up with needed supplies. Uma...
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She is Ashika, a 13-year old girl from Nepal. There are eight members in her family and her parents have to work hard to meet their everyday needs.
Because her parents are daily wage workers, it was difficult for her to continue schooling. The COVID-19/pandemic further worsened the scenario, and...
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