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Summary |
Project Title:
Support and Reintegration of Street Children in Kathmandu, Nepal |
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Direct beneficiaries:
1,250 people |
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Duration:
July 2001 to present |
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Local partners:
Voice of Children (VOC) |
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Funding:
European Union, OECD Fight Against Hunger Group, Voice of Children, private funding. |
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Protection and Reintegration of Street Children in Kathmandu , Nepal Project Title: Support and Reintegration of Street Children in Kathmandu , Nepal
Objective: Contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of street children in Nepal in order to improve their prospects for the future.
In collaboration with the Nepalese NGO Voice of Children, which has 5 years of experience in this field, the project is aimed at denouncing the situation of Street Children, especially of those who have been sexual abused, to the public at large, both nationally and internationally. In parallel, the activities allow for comprehensive care of the child: accommodation, psychological support, healthcare, education, vocational training, family and social reintegration.
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| Alarming Figures:
- 96% of Street Children are boys.
- 65% are of rural origin.
- All come from very poor families.
- Only 49% have attended school.
- 63 % of Street Children are sexually abused.
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