Who We Are
In Nepal, forty-two percent of the population is under the eighteen years of age and out of which almost half comprise of girls and a majority of them live in rural areas. The Constitution of Nepal (2015) and the international legal instruments which Nepal has ratified such as CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child) and CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women) provide equal rights to all girls, irrespective of caste, religion and gender. But, reality is different. Discrimination between boys and girls start even before birth-- some of the girls are not even welcomed into this world. The ones who make it have high chances of being discriminated and deprived of their fundamental rights. Growing up in a patriarchal society often times nip them while they are still buds curtailing their opportunities to blossom to their full potential. In absence of protection mechanism, girls are abused, harassed, exploited and neglected compelling them to live a life of fear.
“Kumudini” meaning “white night lotus” blossoms during darkness personifying beauty and dignity. We believe that every girl child, particularly the ones subjected to abuse and exploitation, can excel and live a life without fear with strength and dignity by being empowered.
Vision
We envision a society in which every girl child lives a protected life with her rights to survival, development, and participation ensured.
Goal
To enable a society where every girl child is respected, protected, and grows fully to participate in decisions that affect her life.
Mission
Kumudini will extend support and protection in particular to victims and vulnerable child, not restricting to women in need, without any discrimination and walk with her to prepare her to achieve the dream that she aspires with confidence and strength.
OUR TEAM
Pooja Mahato
Chairperson
Pooja Mahato has an extensive experience of working with trafficking survivors and abused girls/women. She has been in this field for the last twenty-four years. She believes that only actions can make a real difference than just words. She is a born fighter.
Shilpa Dan Lepcha
Vice president
Shilpa Lepcha Lama has an experience of working in child protection and program management for more than twelve years. She believes that since children are the country's future it a privilege to work for them and shape the country's future through Kumudini.
Muna Basnyat
Secretary
Muna Basnyat, a development professional, has national and regional experience of working in child protection and anti-trafficking. She believes that it is important to ensure quality in every action we do such that it has a lasting effect.
Eva Gorkhali
Treasurer
Eva Gorkhali Shrestha has an extensive experience in financial management and administration for more than 9 years. She believes that if we provide equal opportunities and education to girls/women, they can be self-independent and can get success in their life.
Anuradha Acharya
Board Member
Anuradha Acharya, a mental health professional, has an experience of working with trauma survivors for seven years. She believes that education is the key to empower girls/women and equip them with knowledge and skills to lead a life with confidence and self-reliance.
Smriti Khadka
Board Member
Smriti Khadka has intensive experience on individual care of the children and women,who are trafficking survivors and who are abused girls/women.She is trained medical person with great experience on project management.
Pradip Dangol
Board Member
He is Child Right Specialist and has intensive experience working on child protection for 18 years. He is president of NGO Federation,Kathmandu and coordinator of loose forum of organizations working on child protection.
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