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Save the Children in Nepal

Save the Children has been actively operating in Nepal since 1976, dedicating ourselves to improving the lives of children in the country.

The situation for children in Nepal

Nepal has made significant gain in promulgating rights for children including the landmark Children’s Act 2075 (2018) which banned physical and harmful punishment for children in all settings. Despite commendable policy advancements and increased investment in healthcare, social protection, and education, children in Nepal continue to face numerous challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential.

While the number of children enrolled in schools has reached a record high, alarming statistics reveal that third-grade students struggle to solve 56.5% of reading and 62.78% of math-related problems. The COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters have disrupted education, raising concerns about the safety of children within school premises. 

Tragically, 25 out of every 1,000 live births in Nepal result in the death of infants before their first birthday, highlighting an urgent need to prioritize children's health and nutrition.

Child protection remains an area of grave concern, as over 80% of children under the age of 14 experience psychological aggression or physical punishment. Shockingly, more than 1 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are engaged in child labor.

Additionally, approximately 34% of children under the age of 17 in Nepal endure multidimensional poverty, further exacerbating their vulnerability. It is crucial to acknowledge that children and women in Nepal face a disproportionate risk of multiple shocks and disasters.

At Save the Children Nepal, we are dedicated to addressing these pressing issues head-on. Through our collective efforts, we strive to create a safer, more nurturing environment where children and women can thrive, free from the burdens of poverty, exploitation, and violence.

Our impact for children

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People Reached

1,616,217

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Education

306,644

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Health and Nutrition

1,228,299

Nisha*, 13, with peers leading a rally in their community to raise awareness about child marriage in Dailekh, Nepal

Suzanne Lee / Save the Children

News

30 Sep 2024

Nepal: At least 14 children killed and schools closed after floods and landslides triggered by record breaking rain

Floods and landslides caused by unprecedented rainfall in parts of Nepal have killed at least 14 children and closed schools, said Save the Children, as the changing climate further impacts children’s lives in Asia.

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7 Mar 2024

Nepal: Girl cricketers who successfully campaigned to end child marriage play in first provincial tournament to mark International Women’s Day

Girl cricketers who joined forces on and off the pitch to campaign against child marriage take part in their first provincial ‘all-girls' tournament

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Stories

12 Jan 2023

“People are suffering, and we shouldn't turn a blind eye” – Q&A with Young Climate Activist Anuska

Q&A with Anushka, a Young Climate Activist from Nepal that pledges everyone to do more to fight the Climate Crisis

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22 Apr 2021

"I decided to take the role of a climate warrior"

"I decided to take the role of a climate warrior"

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What impact has the Every Last Child campaign had in 2016?

What impact has the Every Last Child campaign had in 2016?

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