Nepal & Tibet 174 by Ron’s selected photos on Flickr.

CNN Freedom Project Documentary: Nepal’s Stolen Children

more info:

http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/17/nepals-stolen-children/

(by Monica Forss (away))

Maiti Nepal: "A society free from trafficking of children and women":

Maiti’s focus has always been on prevention of girl trafficking, a burning issue for Nepal. Rescuing girls forced into prostitution and helping to find economic alternatives have been our key struggle. Rehabilitation, although not literally possible especially with former prostitutes, is one major challenge we have accepted in our work. The practical steps would be to counsel them and provide non-formal education on health, laws, basic reading and writing. They are also trained to develop income-generation skills and provided Maiti’s shelter until they are ready to stand on their feet. The sexually abused girls, abandoned children, potential victims of trafficking, destitute women, prisoner’s children, returnees from Indian brothels, girls and children infected with HIV and Hepatitis B, intercepted girls are the major target groups or say, beneficiaries of our programs. 

11 DAYS!!!  really cant wait now!

Nepal & Tibet 174 by Ron’s selected photos on Flickr.