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Introduction of Organization

Shakti Samuha is known as the first organization in the world established and run by the
survivors of human trafficking. In 1996 the India government raided in Indian red light areas and
rescued around 500 Nepali, Indian and Bengali girls. All were kept in government shelter home
of India, where the behaviour and environment of shelter authority was very rough and violent.
The government of Nepal refused to bring the girls back in the country with stigma and blaming
that they would import HIV and spread all over the country. Then 7 non-governmental
organizations(WOREC Nepal, ABC Nepal, CWIN, Maiti Nepal, Shanti Punarsthapana Griha,
Nawa Jyoti and Shtri Shakti) led to bring girls back to the country.

After few months WOREC Nepal organize 10 days training on basic health and life skill training
including human trafficking issues, after the training we came to know that, being trafficked is
not our fault but the society is to be blamed. Then we realized and restored our self-esteem. We
15 members, united together and converted our tears into the power to fight against human
trafficking. Afterward the Shakti Samuha, which means “Power Group” was set up. Shakti
Samuha has been working in the campaign against human trafficking since 1996 but succeeded
to register our organization officially in 2000.

Consequently the Shakti Samuha had been organizing, empowering and returning the trafficked
survivors by providing them shelter support, legal aid and enhancing survivors capacity. We
have also formulated survivor groups of human trafficking and high risk groups (adolescents)
based in the poorest communities in order to pass the message about the risk of human
trafficking, violence, sexual abuse, etc. Now we are reaching out to the fifteen districts where
trafficking is prevalent making a united stand against human trafficking.

Shakti Samuha believes that if the survivors are given equal opportunities, they are able to live
independently and with dignity. Shakti Samuha has incitement to be a voice of voiceless and take
leadership to ensure the rights of survivors of human trafficking.

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1.1 Mission

 Trafficking survivors and women and children at risk of trafficking will be organized,
empowered and aware, which will enable them to contribute to campaigns against human
trafficking, protecting women and girls living in vulnerable conditions.

1.2 Vision

 Trafficking survivors will be empowered to lead a dignified life in the society.

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2. Objectives of the Organization

 To establish income generating and skills based programs that create a sustainable
livelihood for trafficking survivors.
 To advocate and lobby for necessary change to the law.
 To organize meetings and campaigns to raise awareness and minimize the risk of
trafficking.
 To establish safe house and emergency support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of
trafficking survivors.
 To manage and update data in trafficking survivors.
 To assist trafficking survivors with legal, employment and counseling services.
 To coordinate with local, national and international organizations.
 To protect vulnerable girls and women from trafficking.
 To organize the development of staff members for effective program of implementation.

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3. Activities/Programs of the Organization

 Capacity building program

 Human Rights
 Protection of the victims
 Skill Building
 Income Generation
 HIV/AIDS Treatment Services
 Care and Support to human trafficked victim
 Constitutional and Legal

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4. Members or Organization Structure

4.1 Members

 Director: Sunita Danuwar

 Chairperson: Chari Maya Tamang
 President: Bal Kumari Rana Magar
 Vice President: Dil Kumari Rai
 Secretary: Rina B.K (A)
 Treasurer: Rina B.K (B)
 Board Members:
 Sunmaya Blon
 Dalli Nepali
 Chhali Rumba
 Sarala Tamang
 Ashish Dulal
 Samiksha Adhikari
 Apsara Rana Magar
 Subal Shrestha
 Field Supervisor: Sapana Poudel

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 To organize and take lead in actions for development and implementation of policies at
different levels; and demonstrate substantial progress in community resistance to
trafficking and slavery and to improve the life of the victim by supporting them
economically to be recognized in the family and community.
 TO make a lasting difference to the lives of street and working children and young people
by protecting girls and young who are victim or at risk of exploitation by rehabilitating
the girls and young women and keeping them in a safe place where they can move on
from their past life.
 To carry out multi-country research, including operational research, to build knowledge
about both the vulnerabilities of Human Trafficking.
 To increase the skill of staffs to implement effective interventions for girls and young
women who are victims of exploitation.