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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Introduction to Social Work

Social work is defined as one of the helping profession. Social work focuses upon working

with individuals, families, groups, organization, and communities in order to assist them in

functioning better in the social environments.

Social work has its roots in the struggle of society to deal with in poverty and the problems

associated with it. Therefore, social work is directly linked with the idea of charity work but

yes it must be understood in the boarder terms. Social work profession works to protect the

vulnerable people who are in need of help to lead financially and emotionally stable lives.

Social work is often called the helping hand. Social work is a practice-based profession and

academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the

empowerment and the liberation of people. Social work is a configuration of the element

none of which is unique but which is the combination, represent a contribution quite distinct

from the rendered by any other profession.

Career opportunities for social workers are available in hospitals, home health agencies,

nursing home, schools, community action agencies, correctional agencies, programs for the

aging, recreation programs, mental health centres, mental retardation canters, juvenile courts,

child welfare agencies, and others.

According to Indian Conference of Social Work (1957), “Social work is a welfare activity

based on humanitarian philosophy, scientific knowledge and technical skills for helping

individuals or groups or community to live or reach full life.”

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According to Pincus and Minahan (1978), “Social work is concerned with the interaction

between people and their social environment which affects the ability of people to

accomplish their life taxt alleviate distress and realize their aspirations and values.”

According to Fried Lander (1951), “Social work is that process which deals directly and

differentially with persons who have problems relating primarily to their social situation and

which endeavours individual to individual what help is needed and to access the individual to

find and utilize the help indicated.”

According to Boehm (1959), “Social work seeks to enhance the social functioning of the

individuals singly and in-groups by activities focused upon their social relationships which

constitute the interaction between man and his environment. These activities can be grouped

into three functions:

i. Restoration of impaired capacity

ii. Provision of individual and social resources

iii. Prevention of social disfunctions

According to International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) (2001), “Social

work is a profession promotes that social change, problem solving in human relationship and

the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well- being. Utilizing theories of

human behaviour and social system, social work intervenes at the point where people interact

with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to

social work.” (Shrestha, 2013)

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1.3 Introduction to Field Work

Field work means work that involves going outside the classroom or laboratory to study

something in real environment. As the social work curriculum is based on theory which is

critical as in field work experience. It is critically important for social work students to

acquire, in a classroom environment, principle, values and ethics and the scientific basis for

practice.

Field work also develops in student’s skills that will enable them to respond

appropriately to the needs of clients. The general purpose of fieldwork is therefore, to

acquaint students with actual social work situation, in preparation for profession social work

practice. It is widely accepted that it is a basic requirement of all profession to have a

knowledge base, principles, values and ethics that guide and inform practice.

The importance of the role of the field instructor as teacher, guide, challenger, and the role

model to the student cannot be underestimated. Field instructors perform these

responsibilities on a voluntary basis, often to give back what they were given and to continue

to remain current and challenged in their thinking about the practice role they perform and

the social issue they face in their work with individual, families, small groups,

neighbourhood, communities, and organizations. No two field placement experiences.

Field work however increases the learning capabilities and skills in the social work

students. Field work constitutes 250 hours in a year, while a student has to go his/her field

work twice a week. Field work is the work done in the field to gain practical experience and

knowledge through first hand observation. It provides practice experiences in a continuum of

modalities and varying sizes of systems, including work with individuals, families, small

groups and communities within an organizational and community context. It is expected that

students will experience a diversity of client populations and intervention issues, relying upon
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a range of theoretical concepts and models to develop breadth of learning and establish a

broad base for practice.

1.4 Objective of Field Work

i. To apply the theories of social work in practical field.

ii. To observe and learn something about the organization.

iii. To understand and implement knowledge and skills into practice.

iv. To involve in such of organizational program.

v. To ensure students, appreciate the need to build healthy, productive relationships,

communication skills, to boost up their confidence.

vi. To facilitate.

vii. To help student acquire a solid foundation in social basis of behaviour of different

people related to the field.

viii. To encourage the development of a strong professional identity and a communication

to the value and ethics of social work profession in future participation.

Chapter 2

Agency Profile

2.1 Introduction of the Organization

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON), established in 2005, aims to bring youth

organizations together to provide a common platform for collaboration, cooperation, joint

actions and collective endeavors between youth organizations in Nepal.

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AYON is a national network of non-government, non-religious, not-for-profit youth

organizations in Nepal. It acts as an umbrella organization of youth organizations. It calls for

coordination, network, support and cooperation from the government, non-government,

business institutions, civil society and young people for collaborative actions for youth

programs and policies. It is a national level first and largest network of youth led organization

in Nepal. It has pioneered in building capacity of youth and youth organizations, undertaking

quality research, and carrying out meaningful advocacy to bridge youth voices at the decision

making level. 

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON) implements most of its programs

through its member organizations spread across Nepal in 43 districts. Moreover, due to

AYON’s link with numerous other Youth Organizations, it carries the capacity to plan and

deliver programs across 75 districts. Since our member and partner organizations are based in

districts, they have the capacity to execute programs at the community level creating

maximum impact. To ensure uncompromising delivery, AYON which is located in

Kathmandu, carries out Monitoring and Evaluation duties that include field visits and distinct

reporting mechanisms.

AYON is registered with the District Administration Office (DAO) in Kathmandu and has its

affiliation with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) of Nepal. It represents 92 youth

organizations representing more than 6000 youth members all over the country. AYON was

established by bringing together youth led-organizations with the primary aim to promote

youth participation in all aspect of development and governance through policy advocacy and

campaign. AYON mainly involves in two tasks:

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i. Youth related policy advocacy and campaigning on issues and concerns of youth at

national level

ii. Support for capacity building of its member organizations

2.2 Working Areas

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON) implements most of its programs

through its member organizations spread across Nepal in 43 districts . Moreover, due to

AYON’s link with numerous other Youth Organizations, it carries the capacity to plan and

deliver programs across 75 districts. Since our member and partner organizations are based in

districts, they have the capacity to execute programs at the community level creating

maximum impact. To ensure uncompromising delivery, AYON which is located in

Kathmandu, carries out Monitoring and Evaluation duties that include field visits and distinct

reporting mechanisms.

2.3 Mission

i. To bring youth organizations together to provide a common platform for

collaboration, cooperation, joint actions and collective endeavours between youth

organizations in Nepal.

2.4 Vision
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i. To bring together youth led-organizations with the primary aim to promote youth

participation in all aspect of development and governance through policy advocacy

and campaign.

2.4 Goal

i. To work with collaboration/partnership with various local, national, international,

governmental and non-governmental organizations.

ii. To open and empower individuals who have ideas to work on social issues that

concerns with young people.

iii. To support for capacity building of its member organizations.

2.5 Objectives of the Organization

i. To bring together nationwide spread youth organizations and movements to foster

cooperation, dialogue, network and collaboration for youth empowerment and

development.

ii. To act as an umbrella organization representing different youth organizations working

in Nepal.

iii. To advocate, lobby and facilitate mainstreaming of youth issues in the National

Agenda.

iv. To organize capacity building programs, training and workshops to strengthen the

network and its member organizations.

v. To serve as a consulting and advisory body to the government agencies and relevant

stakeholders regarding youth issues nationwide.

vi. To organize various youth based programs having national and international

significance.
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vii. To represent Nepalese youth in international policy/decision making bodies,

associations, conferences and various forums.

viii. To build network and alliance with international youth organizations and networks in

order to foster youth development.

2.6 Programs of the Organization

Association of Youth Organization Nepal(AYON) mainly involves in two tasks: Youth

related policy advocacy and campaigning on issues and concerns of youth at national level

and also to support for capacity building of its member organizations by conducting various

activities, campaign and programs. They are discuss below;

2.6.1 Advocacy & Campaigns

As a youth organization, AYON has been involved in various advocacy campaigns since its

establishment. Some of the major AYON’s advocacy and campaigns include the following:

i. No age bar in the Constitution

ii. Youth for Constitution

iii. SMS Campaign to CA members

2.6.2 Youth Mock Parliament

The essence of democracy and good governance is in the active engagement of citizens and

their voices being represented at the decision-making spaces and processes. The engagement

of people in decision making process helps them build ownership of the programs and

policies, thereby increasing the chances of their successful and sustainable implementation.
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In the absence of proper access to representation of voices in decision-making spaces,

resentment among citizens can result to the government and its work.

For effective engagement of citizens, knowledge about decision-making processes and spaces

is important. Thus, this unique model of Youth Mock Parliament (YMP) is designed

to educate and engage youths in the parliamentary procedures and decision-making

processes.

AYON and UNDP are joining efforts to organize 7 YMPs in the newly formed 7 provinces of

Nepal as follows [links to corresponding facebook photo albums]:

i. Province No. 1: Terhathum *

ii. Province No. 2: Janakpur, Dhanusa [5 – 7 December 2016]

iii. Province No. 3: Chitwan *

iv. Province No. 4: Baglung Bazar, Baglung district [18 – 20 November 2016]

v. Province No. 5: Bardiya *

vi. Province No. 6: Khalanga Bazar, Jajarkot district [29 November – 1 December 2016]

vii. Province No. 7: Dadeldhura *

YMP in all districts was / will be conducted with National Youth Council and in coordination

with local CSOs, DAO, DEO, DDC and official media partnership with newspaper, FM and

TV stations. We endeavor our best to include youths involved in conflict directly or

indirectly, those with disability, students and those involved in social organizations and

various political parties, females, Dalits and youths from different ethnic communities.

The major objectives of the program are:

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i. To build the knowledge of youths in project districts on parliamentary procedures and

thereby increase engagement in parliamentary affairs;

ii. To enhance articulation skills of youths to express their issues in communities, while

developing respect and tolerance for the views of others;

iii. To promote constructive engagement of citizens in decision making process at local

and national level; and thereby, promote more responsive policy and decision making

that addresses the needs and rights of citizens;

iv. To inform and generate interest of stakeholders and key actors at district level on

parliamentary procedures.

2.6.3 Accountability School 2016

The two minutes long earthquake changed the very face of Nepal on 25 April 2015, that

turned out to be a black day in our history after a span of 80 years. The following major

aftershocks on 26 April and 12 May added to the casualties and sufferings.

Following the quake, self motivated individuals, I/NGOs and governments have been

actively supporting Nepal Government and affected communities from the very first phase of

earthquake and are having commitments for long-term supports for recovery and rebuilding

phases in the long run. The learning and experiences from various disasters throughout the

world have indicated the importance of maintaining accountability and transparency from the

very first phase of support to the community through sensitization and awareness. So, those

from the 31 affected district and those willing to take lead in their community and empower

communities on the issues of accountability have been given training in Kathmandu. To

ensure transparency and accountability in post earthquake rebuilding process from central to

community level, Association of Youth Organization Nepal (AYON)

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organized Accountability School. Selected 100 participants were trained in the Kathmandu

valley on accountability issues from 27 till 29 May 2016.

2.6.4 Nepal Youth Crop

Nepal Youth Corps (NYC) is a platform for Nepalese youths to build their capacities to lead

their own initiatives in their community. This involves three rounds of training, capacity

building, community engagement and leadership in a group of 30 youths from outside the

Kathmandu valley. Selected NYCs will also be selected as trainers to create more youth

leaders in future.

2.6.7 Leader’s Camp

More than 7 lakh families are yet to build their houses after the 2015 April earthquake. They

are still living in temporary shelters. Over a year after the disaster, nothing substantial has

been done by the government to speed up reconstruction activities. The National Disaster

Recovery Framework (NDRF) is already prepared, and it will take at least 5 years (?) for the

completion.

AYON developed an unique model to engage youth in reconstruction — Youth Work Camp

(YWC). So far, over 70 YWCs have been organized directly engaging 800+ youths. AYON

is planning to create leaders, who has participated in such YWCs and are interested to

continue organizing such camps enhancing their leadership skills.

In this course, “Leaders’ Camp” is a field based program where many young people will

participate as youth volunteers. Committed youth, determined to support earthquake affected

communities through such camps. Youth Leaders camp provides an unique opportunity to

serve the affected communities, connect with young people and enhance your leadership

skills. Fill up the form at: bit.do/lcapplication by 19 June 2016 (Sunday). It’s not a project
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that has to be completed, it’s an unique opportunity for AYON as well to engage with 30

more creative, dynamic and committed young people so that they can organize youth work

camps by themselves.

2.6.8 Youth Engage

Youth Engage: Multi-stakeholders Collaboration in Reducing Youth Engagement in Violence

Project locations:

8 districts in the Central and Eastern Terai region, viz.

i. Morang

ii. Sunsari

iii. Saptari

iv. Siraha

v. Dhanusha

vi. Mahottari

vii. Sarlahi and

viii. Rautahat.

Total duration:

24 months (9 December 2013 – 8 December 2015)

Name of the Partners:

i. Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

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ii. Association of Youth Organisations Nepal (AYON)

iii. Youth Initiative (YI)

iv. All People’s Empowerment Centre (APEC) and

v. New World (NW)

Project Objectives:

The overall goal of the proposed action is to reduce youth engagement in organised violence

by mobilising youth-led organisations, civil society actors, and state institutions to promote

the constructive role of youth in promoting peace and stability.

i. To strengthen the capacity of key civil society, police, local government actors and

youth leaders to work cooperatively to prevent youth engagement in violence;

ii. To promote platforms for youth to advocate for changes that address the causes of

youth engagement in violence; and

iii. To shift public attitudes about the constructive role that youth can play in peace

building and development.

 To improve relationships and foster cooperation among youth, local leaders, security

forces and the media to prevent youth engagement in violence and promote youth

civic engagement.

Target group(s):  
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Influential youth: aged 15-29 years; those engaged in armed groups; youth and student wings

of political parties and ethnic/caste-based interest groups; youth led groups.

Main activities

i. District-specific research and consultations on youth engagement in violence.

ii. Capacity building training and workshops for 400 influential youth, 24 civil society

organizations, 80 police personnel and 24 local leaders.

iii. Cooperative actions: 32 dialogues to develop respective district action plans to reduce

youth engagement in violence; seed grants to youth-led groups in 8 target districts to

implement their action plans targeting 4000 youth; and football clinics in 8 target

districts to develop youth-police relations with 400 youth.; Networking and

Advocacy: 8 district level youth-led advocacy forums targeting 1000 people and 1

National Youth Forum with 500 participants.

iv. Changing public attitudes and behaviors: 78 episodes of weekly half-hour radio drama

broadcast across 8 target districts reaching 1.5 million listeners.

Combating youth engagement in violence is a joint effort. The actors and stakeholders best

positioned to prevent youth participation in violence in Nepal currently lack the capacity to

work together and optimize impact through combined efforts. Furthermore the involvement

and participation of Ministry of Youth will enhance the impact of the program and will

justify the core motive and the objective of Institution itself.

The objective of the program builds stronger public platforms through which youth can

engage other key actors to address youth vulnerabilities.

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The YE Consortium will disseminate the research findings across broader peace building

communities and with state institutions.

Developing mutual understanding and trust among youth, police, local leaders, and CSOs

through multi-stakeholder dialogues and collaboration on common goals will increase these

actors’ effectiveness in addressing the causes of youth mobilization in violence.

Informed by research findings and multi-stakeholder collaboration, youth leaders will

advocate for appropriate policies that prevent youth engagement in violence. The objective

targets the broader community in the eight districts and aims to change public attitudes and

behaviors. The YE Consortium will promote shift in public attitudes about youth and

establish the idea that youth can play constructive roles in peace building and development.

Furthermore, the Action will also seek to enhance the capacity of young women leaders in

playing more visible roles in public affairs, as well as to increase key stakeholder

understanding of gender-sensitive responses to reducing youth engagement in violence.

2.6.9 My Rights, My Voice (MRMV) Programme

MRMV programme primarily focuses on empowering young mothers/youth and school

students as agents of change for promoting their own right to health. The programme has

been implemented in four districts – Dailekh, Surkhet, Banke, and Kathmandu. It seeks to

reach parents, families and the wider community in its activities to ensure that access to

health care and knowledge of the right to free health services is improved. Focus of the

programme is also to promote children, youth and young mothers’ leadership by developing

their confidence and capacity to undertake advocacy and campaign work for the improvement

of health services.
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The programme is ongoing since May 2012 and AYON is involved in series of Interaction

and workshop programmes, public hearing with MoHP, Health Division, MoYS, MoWCSW,

National Women Commission and moreover, lobby meetings and delegation to top leaders of

major political parties and to the related stakeholders as national level advocacy campaigns.

AYON has also been engaged in organizing capacity build up trainings, publishing IEC

materials on health right issues and prepared documentaries on baseline study and lobby

meetings under MRMV program.

2.7 Administrative Structure of the Organization

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President
Himal Mahat

Vice President
Anil Shimkhada

General Secretary
Bharat Joshi

Secretary
Shatendra Yadav

Treasurer
Narayan Kadel

Board Member
(Seven Member)

Program Director
Baburam Panta

Finance Communication,
Program Officer Outreach officer
Associate
Pratap Adhikari Avash Raj
Sushmita K.C

Communication Field Supervisor

Associate
Arya Shree Aryal
Dikshya Ayer

Trainees/Interns

Fig 3.2: Administrative Structure of the Organization, Association of Youth

Organizations Nepal. Retrieved from Association of Youth Organizations Nepal

(AYON). [online] Ayon.org. Available at: http://ayon.org/ [Accessed 29 Jul. 2017]

2.8 Achievements of the Organization

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2.9 Supporting Agencies and People

Since its inception, AYON has conducted various programmes, projects and campaigns in

partnership with various International Organizations, United Nations Agencies, Government

Institutions, and Youth Organizations. They are;

i. British Council Nepal (2008-2011) 

ii. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) 

iii. International Council on Management of Population Programmes (ICOMP) 

iv. International Labor Organization (ILO)  

v. Ministry of Local Development, the Government of Nepal 

vi. National Planning Commission, Nepal 

vii. Save the Children

viii. Search for Common Ground (SFCG) 

ix. The Asia Foundation

x. The World Bank 

xi. UNAIDS Nepal 

xii. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nepal 

xiii. UNESCO Korea 

xiv. UNFPA Bangladesh (AYON, 2017)

Chapter 3
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3.1 History

Youth is the time of life when one is young, but often means the time between childhood and

adulthood. Youth is an experience that may shape an individual's level of dependency, which

can be marked in various ways according to different cultural perspectives. Personal

experience is marked by an individual's cultural norms or traditions, while a youth's level of

dependency means the extent to which they still rely on their family emotionally and

economically. The youths are pioneers of economic, social, political and cultural

transformation and change driving force. This class remains as an important asset of the

nation because of courage, innovativeness and high level of self-confidence, which is also

considered to be a main source of nation building. The youth is the backbone of the nation

from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, it is necessary to make overall

development of the youth and include their capacity in the mainstream of national

development.

Youth has the power to change the face of the country. If we look in the history, Prithivi

Narayan Shah ruled the nation when he was 24 years and is contribution to the country is

known by all. Youths have highly contributed in various sectors; be it in economic: as the

country’s major source is remittance that has been sustaining the economy, or be it in social

sector which can be seen in their dedication post-earthquake, or be it in political level as

youths have always been a front line in any movements. But in our society, youths are mostly

regarded as the group of immature and irresponsible people and even our constitution

perceives youths as people designed for dangerous tasks and/or vulnerable mass.

3.2 Present Context of Nepal

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The current population of youth in our country is about 42% of total population (aged 16 – 40

years), among which 70% are literate. According to the Nepal Labour Force Survey (NLFS),

46% of youths between 20-24 years are highly underutilized. More than 1600 young people

travel to aboard every day and it is estimated that more than 1500 young people leave Nepal

through open boarder. Unemployment and underemployment rate is 54%, only 27.87% are

receiving the vocational training. Only 41.8 % have been able to reap any financial earnings,

80.33 % don't know and have not participated on life skills training.

The current population of youths indicates the phenomena youth bulge which have proven to

be the changing face in most nations. When the youth population of the country is elevated,

there is a pressure on the government and policy makers to expand education, health and

employment programs. If government fails to do so, then the youth population is more likely

to fall upon conflicts and violence situation which will appear as a serious threat to

development and democracy at large.

Having larger youth population is bonus if it can result in the economic growth and

prosperity and if there is peaceful political atmosphere. The human capital is now more

literate, healthier, have access to facilities, technology, family planning, etc. in comparison to

previous years. Gradually, new sectors of economy, especially public sectors, are developing

in Nepal. If Nepal could foster scientific agriculture methods and create of more economic

opportunities in non-farm sectors, then the country needs young human capital which comes

from the existing youth bulge of Nepal. When the state fails to address them through new job

opportunities, then chances of conflict occurrence gets maximized which possesses serious

threat to current progress that Nepal has made in terms of development and democracy.

3.3 Relevant Laws and Policies

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3.3.1 Laws

Right to freedom

Right to equality

Right relating to education and culture

Right relating to employment and social security

Right to social justice

Right to religion

Right to information: Every citizen shall have the right to demand or receive information on

any matter of his or her interest or of public interest. Provided that nothing shall be deemed to

compel any person to provide information on any matter of which secrecy is to be maintained

by law.

The State shall pursue a special policy of mobilizing the youthful human resources in the

development of the country.

3.3.2 Policies

Programs of making the youths understanding the basic principles, values and norms of

nation, nationality, national unity, national independence, democracy and human rights, in

order to develop the youths as the change agent and encouraging strength of sustainable

development shall be launched. The youth talents who have rendered special contribution to

various fields of life shall be honoured by the State. Various programs shall be launched in

order to develop entrepreneurship on the youths.

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Priority shall be accorded to the activities designed to forge participation of the youths as

volunteers in the development of nation, while providing them with information as to the

geographical, social and economic conditions of the country.

Appropriate opportunities of quality education, training, study and research shall be

generated and developed for the development of the role and potentiality of the youths in the

national development.

The activeness of the youths shall be enhanced through youth mobilization programs by

creating the study, research and youth friendly programs to develop positive and scientific

thinking and idea on the youths.

Environment shall be created to prevent brain drain by creating opportunities of career

development within the country for talent youths in various sectors.

There shall be ensured the right of the youths to live with dignity in an environment that is

free from fear and discrimination made on grounds of class, ethnicity, profession, language,

religion, region, gender and disability.

An action plan on employment shall be prepared and implemented gradually for the

promotion of youth employment.

Special programs shall be launched in order to enhance the capacity of organizations and

institutions led by the youths.

Counselling and service centres shall be established for the career and leadership

development of youths.
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Chapter 4

Over All Activities Conducted

4.1 Activity No. 1: Administrative Work

4.1.1 Activity in Detail

4.1.2 Learnings

4.2 Activity No. 2: Interaction and Group Discussion

4.2.1 Activity in Detail

Trainee participated a group discussion and interaction with the members of the organization

and other co-trainees. While doing group discussion trainee did discussion about various

youth issues, various activities and programs conducting by AYON and in various issue

related theoretical topic. Interaction and discussion is more important while performing

various activities with the organization.

4.2.2 Learnings

While doing interaction and group discussion, trainee learnt to conduct the form of group

discussion in the community and knew the techniques to do group discussion. Trainee also

knew that we should use creativity while doing any work if we want to make it effective. By

the help of this program trainee knew the importance of networking to run any organization.

If there is proper co-ordination between two parties while working then it makes them much

easy to do their work effectively.

4.3 Activity No. 3: Participated in Women Youth Mock Parliament

4.3.1 Activity in Detail

Women Mock Parliament is a program especially designed for woman on the occasion of

women’s day. AYON has organized a Women Youth Mock Parliament program which was

supported by UNDP and various colleges’ students were participated. It aims to provide

entire information that happen the parliament house. Trainee was lucky, they got information
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about what happen in real parliament house. The unique model of Youth Mock Parliament

was designed to educate about the parliament system and engage youth women in the

parliamentary procedures and decision making processes

4.3.2 Learnings

Trainee learned what happen in real parliament and what kind of rules and regulations in

parliament. Most important is trainee had learned about democracy and parliament system in

Nepal. Also learned about the formation of parliament and how to increase the interest of

young women in the parliament. Trainee knew about how to speak in parliament, how to

swearing , how to approval the ministers, how to present a presentation in parliament,

discipline, how to face questions, role of ministers, spokesperson, secretary and prime

minister.

4.4 Activity No. 4: Door to Door Program in Different Community.

4.4.1 Activity in Detail

4.4.2 Learnings
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Chapter 5

Theoretical Application and Analysis

During the theory classes of social work trainee has learn different theories, principle,

method, tools and techniques to use in a field practically. Trainee learns different things

among them use some of the learning into practical life while working in AYON as an intern.

5.1 Methods of Social Work

Method is a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something especially or

systematic or established one. Methods in social work are guided by scientifically proven

theories, practice and assumptions that are directed towards developing and achieving human

kind. Methods in social work are applied as per the need of targeted people with problems.

As social work professions are at the same time so it comes under responsibility of a social

worker to identify required methods to apply as per the situation of the targeted client. There

are several methods of practicing social work professionally. Methods also be categorized

into two different portions as per mention below:

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Chapter 6

Observation, Learning and Analysis

6.1 Overall Observation

AYON is a national network of non-government, non-religious, not-for-profit youth

organizations in Nepal. It acts as an umbrella organization of youth organizations. It calls for

coordination, network, support and cooperation from the government, non-government,

business institutions, civil society and young people for collaborative actions for youth

programs and policies. It is a national level first and largest network of youth led organization

in Nepal. It has pioneered in building capacity of youth and youth organizations, undertaking

quality research, and carrying out meaningful advocacy to bridge youth voices at the decision

making level. It aims to bring youth organizations together to provide a common platform for

collaboration, cooperation, joint actions and collective endeavours between youth

organizations in Nepal. Every field day was a new day to learn new things and acquire

different knowledge. The trainee learnt that even in small things, a deep meaning can be held

and can be learnt. Whenever we are given some normal or easy tasks, we can always learn

about doing it in a creative and innovative manner. The trainee learnt to adjust in a new

environment and cope with different people having different perceptions and work within it

as a team despite the differences. From speaking in front of a mass to organizing an event, the

trainee learnt to be responsible and to go ahead of own limitations and set up new horizons to

meet. The trainee also observed that when programs are conducted for the welfare of people

and society then the people will support and also participate in the program. Working at
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AYON has helped to build up and create strong base by building our confidence level and

increasing our self-esteem in carrying out any task. It was a great platform to start with a new

sense of professionalism and to build a better relationship and link with various personalities

and organizations.

All the members of the organization are very helpful, hardworking, active and interactive and

co-operative with trainee and others. The environment of AYON is peaceful and friendly. All

trainees have different skills and they are very co-operative and friendly with other trainee.

6.2 Overall Learning

Everyone feels nervous, awkward and hesitation during the first experience in the field work

so determination, self- confidence, hard work, positivity and friendliness is needed to

overcome the difficult situation. So, trainee learned that one must not show your pride and

rude nature whereas one must apply the principle of acceptability, rapport building, human

dignity etc. One must be very humble, smart and tactful to deal with difficult situation and

one must not lose hope and free from all types of fears. From the field work, trainee

personally learned a lot and thought that her field work was very fruitful. At first trainee

knew about the organization, about various youth issues in details and about social worker

and their possibility, roles on social organization and how the trainees are mobilized in the

organization.

Trainee learnt many things in 6month duration. This field work was really an effective

learning and observation for trainee. Trainee got chance to know about the situation of people

in different community. The organization helped trainee to become more familiar,

understandable towards society and other organization. Different seminars, trainings,

orientations conducted by the organization made trainee more knowledgeable. AYON is that

platform where trainee can explore their talent and learnt many things. Social worker is the
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agent of positive changes in the society who solve the social problems systematically. Thus,

trainee learnt a lot in the organization, got information on social problems and issues

especially in youth related issues that is existed in our society and also learned how these

organization mobilizes volunteers. Trainee personally developed and enhanced many social

work skills as skills of communication, rapport building, self - determination, decision

making etc and also learned to apply all his learning into practices

6.3 Overall Analysis

After spending 6 months in the organization and participating in different programs trainee

analyzed lots of things. Firstly, AYON is a national network of non-government, non-

religious, not-for-profit youth organizations in Nepal. It acts as an umbrella organization of

youth organizations. It calls for coordination, network, support and cooperation from the

government, non-government, business institutions, civil society and young people for

collaborative actions for youth programs and policies. It is a national level first and largest

network of youth led organization in Nepal. It has pioneered in building capacity of youth

and youth organizations, undertaking quality research, and carrying out meaningful advocacy

to bridge youth voices at the decision making level. It aims to bring youth organizations

together to provide a common platform for collaboration, cooperation, joint actions and

collective endeavours between youth organizations in Nepal.

6.3.1 SWOC Analysis of Organization

6.3.1.1 Strength of the Organization

AYON has National and International supporters. All the members of this Organization

works in team. They came to the office in time and finished their work in time. They all are

friendly to each other. Members of this Organization are co-operative, talent, kind, honest
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and hardworking. They have many other skills and knowledge. Also organization has many

knowledgeable, skilful, active and creative interns. AYON thus regarded as flexible,

innovative, grass-roots oriented and broad knowledge and strong commitment to related

issues. Some important strength are;

i. many connection ; national and international

ii. vast area and issues to work on

iii. proper mobilization of human resource

iv. achievable goals

v. proper utilization of budget in different sectors

6.3.1.2 Weakness of the Organization

Due to lack of fund, the Organization has not able to hire highly trained staffs. Sometimes

members of the Organization have misunderstanding with each other which affects to work in

team. While doing networking and referrals they cannot get help or supports. There is also

seem some problems like; working in rush, lack of good supervision, etc.

6.3.1.3 Opportunities of the Organization

They get chance to visit National and International places. They get honour from National

and International Agencies or others. AYON has been raising and advocating youth related

issues and other contemporary issues of the country micro level to macro level.

6.3.1.4 Challenges of the Organization

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The Organization faces hard time to gain the trust of society in which they are established. In

comparison to governmental organizations, non-government organizations cannot provide

adequate facilities to the staffs. So this may make the staffs unsatisfied towards the

organization and they may not perform with full devotion. The services provided by non-

government organizations towards the people should at least match the level of services

provided by governmental organizations. Current main challenges for organization are ;

political instability, the organization is not able to expand its wing, etc.

6.3.2 SWOC Analysis of the Trainee

6.3.2.1 Strength of the Trainee

Trainee went organization in time. Trainee was hardworking and polite. Trainee did all the

works properly which is given by the co-ordinator. Trainee has good knowledge about how to

interact properly with members of the organization and others. Trainee gave all efforts in

work. Trainee always tries to follow all the principles of social work as well as all theoretical

knowledge while working in the field properly.

6.3.2.2 Weakness of the Trainee

Sometimes trainee felt lazy so did not go to the Organization. Trainee cannot control her

emotional behaviour. Trainee could not able to interact properly with the community people

and teachers at school because it is the first time where trainee has to handle the awareness

classes. Trainee had few personal weakness regarding confidence, motivations, knowledge

regarding organizational setting and many more. Also trainee sometime feels some kind of

hesitation or uncomfortable with new people.

6.3.2.3 Opportunities of the Trainee

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Trainee got such a good chance to work in the youth organization. Field work provides

activities which helps to understand the real problems and the real youth issues of society.

Classroom learning helps to understand the theoretical part of society and the field work

helps to understand the strengths and challenges of applying the theory into practice. Trainee

learned how to strongly believe in individual strength, in the positive energy, which flows

inside every individual which when tapped, can help, solve personal problems. And trainee

got to chance how to make individuals realize their own potential and give them the ability to

solve problems and disorders by themselves. Practically trainee got knowledge about Social

Work and Principles of Social Work. Trainee applied these theory in the field which helps us

to broaden our mind and gain the experience to the social issues in which we would like to

work in the future. The trainee slowly engaged herself in the working areas of the

organization and gets various opportunities to work and learn. The support from organization

to the trainee for their involvement in the organization’s activities is the backbone for the

personal development of trainees.

6.3.2.4 Challenges of the Trainee

Social work trainees sent to NGOs are treated as volunteers rather than social Work trainees.

They do not get proper guidance and instruction. Even the colleges are not giving importance

to their skills development and their overall development. One of the major challenges of

Social work learners may be that there is no deep root of social work in Nepal. Other

challenges maybe lack of sufficient materials related to Nepalese context and division among

social work students, educators and professionals and lack of interest to initiate collective

forum to promote social work practice. Main challenges for trainee are; deal with new people,

manage different events and programs, to complete the provided tasks effectively, etc.
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Recommendation

7.1 Recommendation to Organization

At AYON, they try to make individuals realize their own potential and give them the ability

to solve problems and disorders by themselves. The team at AYON is beyond dedicated and a

perfect example of a team who plays fair with their judgments. However, there are still some

points that I would like to suggest on.

AYON should place new trainees in as many departments as possible throughout the field

placement so they can learn more about all kinds of problem in the community concerned

with children and various steps that can to be taken to eradicate it. Organization should also

arrange trainings for interested people so that they learn more about the child rights. Sharing

among the trainee so that the new comers would get benefits. Organization should engage

trainees more often in regular activities as well not only during events and provide more

trainings and workshops to enhance skills of the trainee. And also organization should

provide work to trainees according to their efficiency.

7.2 Recommendation to College

Our college Madan Bhandari Memorial college- Department of social work always provide

the materials which the student of a social work need for their education. It provide every

possible thing to the social work student for their better education and also create different

program and better environment for the students to make them learn practically. Though the
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college has provide us good education, it is not able to do many things which is compulsory

to do for a social work student for practical. We couldn’t go for the camp which is a

compulsory task for social work students to do. We also not get holidays in our field work

days and we have to go in our field work direct from our college which seems difficult for the

student. The management of the college towards social work student is quite not good.

Furthermore, as the college has provided us every material for our study, hope the

management of college towards our field work and practical study will also be better. The

students should be suggested more on how they can improve their potentialities and how they

can apply theoretical knowledge to practical one.

7.3 Recommendation to Other Trainee

AYON is a great platform to learn and explore new horizon. Being curious and active will

help a lot in gaining new perspectives. The trainee should be self-aware and come up with

own new ideas and programs. The trainee should be punctual and maintain professionalism.

The trainee should learn about other member organization and establish a good rapport with

them as well We learned many thing from our senior trainee as well as junior because of their

friendly nature the trainee never felt bore there and always enjoy their work. The way they

speak and deal with the client was really too impressive. From senior trainee we learned how

to behave and deal with the client. As we were junior than the other trainee we didn’t know

many thing about the organization, they told us about the organization and make us

understand properly. Furthermore the other trainee in the organization were a good friend

who helped us and a good guide. Trainee should always respect the privacy and the feeling of

the client. Trainee should support and cooperate with co-trainees. Trainee should be familiar

with the staffs of the organization and develop good relation with every staffs. Trainee should
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be respect the values and work of the organization then you will be respected finally. Trainee

should be try to apply all the theoretical knowledge in the field.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Association of Youth Organization Nepal (AYON has been actively playing

an extraordinary role in the society especially, for the good and wellbeing of youth. AYON is

a national network of non-government, non-religious, not-for-profit youth organizations in

Nepal. It acts as an umbrella organization of youth organizations. It calls for coordination,

network, support and cooperation from the government, non-government, business

institutions, civil society and young people for collaborative actions for youth programs and

policies. It is a national level first and largest network of youth led organization in Nepal. A

lot of youths are benefited by the work of this organisation through several educational

training and programmes, campaign, etc. relating to a range of various youth issues. This has

definitely changed the life of several young individuals which indeed, has a very positive

effect in the society as well as the nation as a whole.

Being a youth, the trainee was still unaware of so many issues throughout the country

and different laws and policies published by the government which is still not implemented

efficiently. After getting into AYON, the trainee gained overall knowledge of the issue and

how it affects every individual. The trainee learnt about organizational structure and

functions and importance of social events in personal and professional life of a person esp.

social worker. AYON is a great platform to learn and apply theoretical knowledge, to boost

up our capacities and break through our limitations.

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Trainee spent 250 hours in the organization and learned a lot of things. It was the first

time that the trainee got the experience of working in the youth organization and other youth

related issues. AYON is a good platform for new trainees to know about the situation of

youth and about other youth related organization and their working strategies. The work done

in the organization was very exciting as well as challenging for the trainee. From observing

cases and interacting with several experts related to administrative work of organizations

trainee got to learn a lot.

The organization has always been open-minded and supportive to the trainee and facilitated

in every self-initiated programs. Hence, the trainee gained experience of management and

preparation of any event. The positive vibe in the organization was a plus point as it

energized to work even efficiently. All the events trainee attended have broadened the mind-

set of the trainee, creating zeal to learn more things every day. Even a short interactive

session can provide a vast outlook towards the issue and how the world perceives it. Overall,

the trainee had once in a lifetime opportunity at the field work.

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Reference

Agency profile, Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON)(2017). . [online]

Ayon.org. Available at: http://ayon.org/ [Accessed 29 Jul. 2017].

Agency structure, Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON)(2017). . [online]

Ayon.org. Available at: http://ayon.org/ [Accessed 29 Jul. 2017].