Services to Mothers and Babies at risk
In Nepal, women, especially in rural areas, face significant challenges due to economic hardship, making them vulnerable to crimes like trafficking, rape, and gender-based violence. Survivors often experience stigmatization and discrimination, leading many to keep their traumatic experiences hidden out of fear for their dignity and social standing.
To address these challenges, Maiti Nepal launched a project that offers comprehensive care to mothers and babies at risk, particularly focusing on survivors of trafficking, rape, and gender-based violence. We provide shelter, medical care, counseling, and healing therapies to ensure that young mothers can lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Pregnant women are initially housed at Maiti Nepal’s primary health center, where they receive medical and emotional support. After delivery and recovery, they are transferred to the Women’s Rehabilitation Center for continued care.
Many of these young women come from difficult circumstances, early marriage, cohabitation at a young age, sexual assault, or abandonment by their families. Some are destitute or forced to leave home, with nowhere to go.
We provide shelter and care to those who are more than four to five months pregnant and unable to access safe abortion services. They are supported through their pregnancy in a safe, compassionate environment.
Once they give birth, we work to reunite them with their families. When families are willing to accept them, we ensure the safe reintegration of both mother and child.
This project also empowers survivors with life skills, leadership training, and support to help them build independent, sustainable lives.
In 2024, we provided shelter and specialized care for 9 new mothers and 7 babies. From 2020 to 2024, we have supported 14 mothers and 14 babies through this initiative.
Major Activities
- Shelter and holistic care for mothers and babies (medical, nutritional)
- Psychosocial counseling for mothers
- Reintegration support for mothers back into the community
- Training for caregivers
Major Achievements
- Supported 9 new mothers and 7 babies in 2024; 14 mothers and 14 babies from 2020-2024.
- Provided psychosocial counseling to 14 mothers in 2024.
- Successfully reintegrated 8 mothers with their families in 2024.
- Held a childcare training program in July 2024 with 27 participants, which began with an engaging icebreaker to set a positive tone.