Background
Shakti Samuha is the first organization in Nepal to be established and run by survivors of trafficking. In 1996, 500 girls and women were rescued from slavery in Indian brothels during widespread police raids. Among these were 148 Nepalese girls and women. These women were then locked away in remand homes in India, where conditions were as bad as - if not worse - than prison. The Nepalese government was reluctant to bring the women back to Nepal, claiming they would bring HIV into the country with them. In the absence of Government support, several NGOs took the lead in returning and rehabilitating the girls. Sadly, even in these rehabilitation centers, the women's treatment did not help to restore their self-esteem and basic human rights. It was only after months had passed and the women were given training in their rights,...Read More




Shakti Samuha is working against human trafficking as well as organizing different programs related to trafficking from the time of its establishment. Girl child, girls and women who have survived from trafficking, excluded by society and those who have gone through legal process are given lodging, fooding and security. Shakti Samuha has identified and managed these problems. Survivor...Read More