HISTORY
Concern for Children and Environment Nepal (CONCERN-Nepal) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1993. CONCERN-Nepal was first conceived of by a group of child rights activists and environmentalists dedicated to lessening the plight of children living in unhealthy conditions. CONCERN-Nepal was officially registered in 1994 and became affiliated with the Social Welfare Council under the Women, Children and Social Welfare Ministry of Nepal.
CONCERN-Nepal began actively working in 1994 through the production of a survey on the situation of child-porters in Kathmandu Valley. In its first seven years it gained wide experience thorugh working with organizations, such as UNICEF, Action Aid-Nepal, the International Labor Organization, and Save the Children. Over the past twenty years, CONCERN-Nepal has conducted research on children working in the mechanical sector, stone quarries, brick factories, restaurants, tea shops, and along highways. Using this research CONCERN-Nepal has developed many programs over the years to combat the worst forms of child labor.
MISSION
Our mission is the gradual eradication of child labor.
APPROACH
To achieve out mission we:
- Advocate for child rights within local communities
- Empower children living in high-risk environments
- Motivate children to pursue their education
- Provide safe environments for children to study and play
- Assist with poverty alleviation