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ORGANIZATION PROFILE
Founded 2006
Sano Paila(A Little Step)Office of the Secretariat: Alakhiya Road-5, Birgunj, NepalMailing Address: P. O. Box 21130, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977 51 522203 CDMA: 051 621600
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sanopaila.org www.facebook.com/sanop
www.paragon100.asia
Building Communities to build the Nation
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WhoWeAre
Sano Paila (A Little Step) is a member-based, non-governmental, non-partisan organization
workinginthesociallymarginalizedandimpoverishedcommunitiesofcentralandeasternTerai
regions of Nepal. Named for the idea that it often just takes "a little step" to serve ones
communityandinduce change, theorganizationwasfoundedbyagroup ofself-motivatedand
dynamicyouthsin2006.SanoPailaundertakesitsprogramsbasedonwholecommunityapproach,byenhancingandpromotingthevoicesofyouth,andbyinspiringthepeopletoengageintackling
problemsbeingignoredbythegovernmentandsecuritysectorswithhomegrownsolutions.
Sinceitsestablishment,SanoPailahasaddressedbroadissuesof socialmobilization,community
empowerment and local resource mobilization through an extensive network of partners to
support health improvement and community development goals. It achieves this through
sustainable development practices, rehabilitation and livelihood enhancement, peace building
initiatives, and educational programs together with a broad range of local, national and
internationaldevelopmentpartners,NGOsandGovernmentdepartments.
FoundingPhilosophy
Itisatruefactthatweourselvesholdthekeytosocialreformandareresponsiblefortheoverall
developmentofourcommunities.Wearetrulydevotedtotheideathatasthepowerofspiritrises
within,sodoesthedesiretoserveourcommunities.Weseekacomprehensiveapproachtowards
careforandadvancementofthepooranddisadvantaged,andacknowledgethatthebestmeans
toreachourgoalisalargeheart,anopenmindandinnovationsbasedonbestpractices.
MissionStatement
Sano Paila is primarily focused on improving the economic, health, social, cultural and
environmental conditions of thevulnerableandunderprivilegedcommunities in ruralNepal, to
integratethesecommunitiesintothelifeofthenation,andtoenablethemtocontributefullyto
nationaldevelopment.Byworkingcollaborativelywithculturallydiversegroupsofpeople,weaim
toidentify, include,andbuildupona rangeofkey resources,both internalandexternalto the
community, that improve their quality of life,with asmuch reliance aspossible on their own
initiative.
Notonlydoourprogramsachieveawidevarietyofspecificimprovementsandincreasedsocial
capitalatthecommunitylevel,theyalsobuildconnectionsamongresidentstoestablishpositive
patternsof individual and communitybehavior basedonmutual responsibility and ownership.
Likewise, through ongoing comprehensive effort that strengthens, supports, and provides
problem-solving resources, we seek to build and sustain unified, self-reliant and empowered
communitiesinruralNepal.
SanoPailaworksinthebestinterestofthelocalcommunitiesandNepalasawhole.Wemobilize
and utilize our expanding grassroots youth network to procure resources and strive for equal
benefit in welfare programs and social services provisions, which ensure equal treatment and
participationofcommunityresidentsaswellasequitableaccesstothebenefitsofresources.
RegistrationsandAffiliations
Sano Paila is registered with the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs, District
AdministrationOffice(DAO)ofParsa,andMinistryofFinance,InlandTaxOfficeofBirgunj,Parsa.
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WeareaffiliatedwiththeSocialWelfareCouncil(SWC)ofKathmanduandhavemembershiptothe
DistrictAIDSCoordinationCommittee(DACC)andNGOFederation(bothofParsa).
RegistrationDetails
DAORegistrationNumber/Year 1058/7June,2007
SWCAffiliationNumber/Year 24134/31December,2007PANNo,Dept.ofInlandRevenue 303004309/14November,2008
LegalStatus
SanoPailahasbeenrenewedannuallyeversinceitsofficialregistrationin2007.Theorganizationis
governed by its Constitution (registered under the provision of the District Administration Office,
Parsa);anyregulationsarepromulgatedunderitsbylawsandbythelawsoftheGovernmentofNepal
andwillcontinuetoexistevenifthememberschange.
GeographicalSpread
Over the years, Sano Paila has expanded its work in communities across 4 districts of central and
eastern Terai region that are often overlooked by the state. Our activities focus on impoverished
communities, especially among certain groups of people such as the poor, the disadvantaged,
marginalizedethnicgroups,andsociallyexcludedpeople,whereeconomic,socialandhealthneedsare
stillunmetanddevelopmentopportunitiesareseverelylimited.
The Terairegion isan important region ofNepal that isgeographicallydistinct from the hillsand is
hometomorethan50percentofNepalspopulation.Itsharesanopen,porousborderwithIndiaand
is the backbone of Nepals economy, producing about 59 percent of the nations gross domesticproductandabout76percentofthegovernmentsrevenue.DespitethefactthattheTeraisignificantly
contributestonationalgrowthanddevelopment,theregionhasreceivedlittleattentionandbearsa
highburdenofsocial,economic,healthandenvironmentalproblems,includinghighmigrationrateand
widespread prevalence of diseases like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Likewise, poverty, illiteracy,
discrimination, lackofawareness and opportunitiesare a few oftheobstacles todevelopmentand
stabilitythatexistintheTerai.
Sano Paila has its Secretariat and Head Office in Birgunj, Parsa District, a Regional office in
Janakpurdham, Dhanusha District, and a Field office in Mahottari District. We have built a social
network of over 1,000 youth volunteers throughout central and eastern Tarai districts with theultimategoalofmobilizingtheircommunitiestoraiseawarenessandsolvelocalissueswiththehome
grownsolutions.
VisionandPrimaryIssuesofInterest
A.CommunityHealthCareandDisease(s)Advocacy
IssuesofInterest
Prevention,ControlandTreatmentofDrugsandAlcoholAbuse Prevention,ControlandAdvocacyofTuberculosis,HIV/AIDS,Malaria
ChildandMaternalHealth HealthRights(Healthforall)andHealthCareServices VolunteerServicestoHospitalsandHospitalManagement
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HealthServicesDeliveryandInfrastructure MentalHealth
B.CommunityDevelopmentandEmpowerment
IssuesofInterest
EducationandEducationalInfrastructure Agriculture LocalInfrastructureManagementandDevelopment DalitEquality PovertyAlleviation ChildrendeprivedofeducationandStreetChildren Droughtandchronichunger Rightsofpersonswithdisabilities Discrimination and exploitation of vulnerable groups like the marginalized,
homelessandInternallyDisplacedpopulation
ChildrensRights
EmergenciesandNaturalDisasterManagement GreenProjects/EnvironmentalSustainability PeaceBuilding/Negotiations&Dialogue AccesstoJustice AccesstoDemocracy Anti-Trafficking(illicitdrugs)
C.EmpowermentofWomen
IssuesofInterest
ProtectionofWomensRights WorseningStatusofWomen CommercialSexWorkers DowryIssues GenderDiscrimination TraffickingofWomen EconomicandSocialEmpowerment
OurPartners
Sano Paila has developed a strong framework to work in partnership with local government
institutions, unions and other independent associations. We proactively involve local government
bodies, private institutions and voluntary organizations in planning, designing, implementing and
monitoring interventions.All the projects have formed a number of JointPlanningand Monitoring
committeesinvolvingthegovernmentrepresentativesandcommunitypeople.
We have successfully collaborated in the past and continue to work as strong partners with the
followinglocal,nationalandinternationalorganizations,institutesandagencies:
LocalPartners
1. DistrictAdministrationOffice,Parsa2. DistrictDevelopmentOffice,ParsaandDhanusha3. DistrictPublicHealthandHealthOfficeandDTLO,ParsaandDhanusha4. DistrictAIDSCoordinationCommittee(DACC),ParsaandDhanusha5. NepalAnti-TuberculosisAssociation(NATA),ParsaandDhanusha
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6. NarayaniSub-regionalHospital,Birgunj,Parsa7. BirgunjSub-metropolitanCityOffice,Parsa8. JanakpurMunicipality,Janakpurdham,Dhanusha9. DistrictPoliceOffice,ParsaandDhanusha10. ZonalPoliceOffice,ParsaandDhanusha11. NepalMedicalAssociation,Birgunj,Parsa12. NepalChemistsandDruggistsAssociation,Birgunj,Parsa13. BirgunjRickshaw-PullersAssociation,Parsa14. BirgunjVegetableVendorsAssociation,Parsa15. BirgunjChamberofCommerceandIndustries,Parsa16. CommunityPolicingServicesCenter,Birgunj,Parsa17. FulhattaVillageDevelopmentCommunity,Mahottari
Likewise,wehavesuccessfullyconductednetworkmeetingsandworkshopswithFemaleCommunity
HealthVolunteers(FCHVs),DOTSCommittees,HealthCommittees,mothersgroups,religiousandlocal
leaders, faith healers, inter- and intra-voluntary organizations, farmer groups, teachers, youth
associations,andwomen'sgroupsintheregion.Fromworkingwithfarmersandwomeninsmallestvillagestotopgovernmentofficials,civilsocietyandsecurityleadersinthedistrictheadquarters,we
havebeenutilizingthelocalinfrastructure,capital,humanresourcesandgovernmentslocalofficesfor
collaborativeandproductivemeans.Ourgreateststrengthliesinourtieswiththelocalpeople.
NationalandInternationalPartners
1. TodaysYouthAsia,Kathmandu,NepalTodays Youth Asia (TYA) is a multi-media and youth organization covering peace,
development,educationalandsecurityissues.Throughitsvariousinnovativeprojects,TYA
empowersyouthswithleadershipskillswithglobal,regional,nationalandruralissuesand
connectsthemtothemainstreamleadership.TYAaimsattheAsianintellectualintegration
of the eminent future leadersbyproviding themwith a productive common platform to
ensuretheircontributiontodemocracyandglobalharmony.
2. JobsforPeaceProgram,InternationalLaborOrganization(ILO),NepalSano Paila was one of the implementing partners of ILO-FAO joint program in 2010 to
contribute to national peace building and poverty reduction through engaging youth in
productiveemploymentactivitiesandempowermentinParsadistrict.
3. Paragon100,FoundationforYouthSocialEntrepreneurship(FYSE),HongKongFYSE is a nonprofit organization pursuing a range of strategies designed to build an
entrepreneurial ecosystem which provides a unique blend of resources, networks and
funding to a portfolio of carefully selected entrepreneurs who have the potential to
significantlyaddress social andenvironmental challenges. FYSEnot only empowershigh-
potential social entrepreneurs on an individual level, but also builds a holistic
entrepreneurial ecosystem that engages key resources and drivers within society and
creates sustainable social and cultural impact for social entrepreneurs in society. Their
storiesinspiremillionsofpeople.
4. NYAYAHEALTH,USA-NepalNyaya Health is a non-profit, international non-government organization based in the
UnitedStates,auniqueassemblyofpublichealthexpertsandhealthcareproviderswhousetheir collective expertise to develop long-term, system-level improvements in healthcare
delivery in impoverishedareas. Theirmission is two-fold: 1) Toprovide free community-
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based healthcare in rural Nepal that strengthens the public sector; (2) To develop and
disseminateeffectivestrategiesofhealthdeliveryinresource-poorsettingsthroughoutthe
world.
5. JoanB.KrocInstituteforPeaceandJustice(IPJ),UniversityofSanDiego,California,USA TheJoanB.KrocInstituteforPeaceandJustice(IPJ)hasbeenworkinginNepalsince2001in
conflictmitigationandpost-conflictpeacebuildingandhascollaboratedwithSanoPailaascountrypartnersinceJanuary2010.IPJhasbeendeeplycommittedtoofferingitsconvening
powersandspecializedprogramstocurrentandemergingleadersofNepalforthepast10
years.Buildinginclusiverelationships,fromvillagestothecapital,andempoweringfuture
leaders with skills that give them the capacity to positively engage one another in
constructingahealthyNepalhasbeentheagendafortheIPJ.
RecognitionandAwards
SanoPailahasreceivedextensive recognition for itsundertakings toreachout thousandsofpeople
ignoredbythesocietyandgovernmentandformakingasignificantdifferenceintheirlives.Inthepastwehavereceivedthefollowinghonors,awardsandfellowships:
1. Selected as one of Asias 100 Young Entrepreneurs and Social Changemakers
Organizations 2009/10 by the Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship and were
awardedtheannualParagonFellowship,aParagonbeingamodelofexcellenceforothers
toaspire.
2. HonoredonNepalPoliceDay2010byNarayaniZonalPoliceOfficeforoureffortstostop
drugtraffickingandproduction.
3. FeaturedinAlJazeerastoryhighlightingNepalsdrugtraffickingchallengesandmeasures.
4. SanoPailasfounderandexecutivepresident,KanchanJha,wasrecentlyselectedasoneof
Nepals top 50 aspiring youth by ECS Nepalmagazine andwas a speaker at Worldlink
YouthTownMeeting,UniversityofSanDiego,CaliforniainJanuary2011.Jhaisalsoa
membercumadvisoroftheYouthAdvisoryCouncilofUSEmbassyKathmandu.
Likewise, our success stories have been featured in national and international media as well as
mentionedininternationalconferences.CopiesofmediacuttingsareattachedintheANNEXES.
CurrentProjectsandActivities
Asacommunitybasedorganizationweareinourprofessionalstageofdevelopmentandareemerging
tobecome an intermediaryorganization inthe region bybuilding our capacitytowork closelywith
communityresidentsandbyexpandingournetworktoincreaseoursocialcapital.Sinceourinception
in2006,wehaveconductedseveraleventsandprograms,launchedseveralcommunity-basedprojects
and fostered co-ordination and collaboration with government and non-government organizations
withintheregionaswellasatthenationalandinternationalstage.
Wehavebeenabletogenerateawarenessregardingownershipandsenseofbelongingincommunity
developmentandsocialchangeamongthelocalresidentsaswellasinfluencepolicymakers,stateand
non-state actors through advocacy programs at the national and international level. It is very
encouragingtoknowthatpeoplewithmedievalincomesourceandsmallbusinessesarewillingtohelp
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forthecausewebelievein,whichisveryrareinourcountry,bycontributingtheirtimeandsmallbut
importantdonations.Morethanthedonation,weareveryproudforthefactthatwehavebeenable
toinstillabeliefinpeoplethatweourselvesholdthekeytosocialreformandareresponsibleforthe
overalldevelopmentofourcommunities.
Atpresentwehave3communitylevelprojects:
1. Action for Addiction Center (focuses on prevention and control of drug abuse and
HIV/AIDS);
2. Sano Paila Gharelu Udhyog Parivaar (home-based industry) Program (focuses to
generate income for the organization and to provide the socially afflicted-lesser
fortunate members of the community-with a financial initiative, encouragement and
employmentopportunities).
3. Youth Community Services Center (focuses on youth mobilization and community
integrationusingcommunityserviceandtheinvolvementofyouthvolunteersassourcesofdynamic,positivechange).
1. ActionforAddiction(AFA)Center
Since our inception, we are serving local drug users through Drug Awareness, Rehabilitation and
SupportServicesintherapidlygrowingsub-metropolitancity,Birgunj,astrategiclocationinNepals
ParsaDistrictand near the borderwith India,wheredrug traffickingand drug abuseare bothvery
seriousproblems.SanoPailaisdeliveringsupportandrehabilitationservicestodrugusers,including
InjectingDrugUsers(IDUs)andInjectingDrugUserslivingwithHIV/AIDS(ILHA).
TheheartoftheseservicesisourActionforAddiction(AFA)CenterinBirgunjthatusesauniquemulti-
disciplinaryapproachtoprovideawareness,counseling,rehabilitation,supportandsurveillancerelated
to drug abuse and HIV transmission. Building on evidence-based drug addiction treatment and
rehabilitationmethodswith the best new innovative methods,we have combined a unique set of
therapeuticandholistictechniquestoensurethateachindividual'sinterestaresparkedandthatthey
aremotivatedtoengageintheirrecoveries.
We provide comprehensive, innovative and affordable residential treatment and rehabilitation
programforindividualssufferingwithaddictionandassisttheminadheringtothetreatmentregimen
by guiding each resident through a thorough diagnosis, individualized addiction treatment and
aftercare. We encourage people addicted to drugs to enroll in our self-help drug rehabilitation
programandbecomearolemodelinthecommunity.
AFAnotonlyprovidesacomprehensivedrugrehabilitationprogram,butalsodisseminatesinformation
topreventandaddressinjectingdrugabuseandHIVtransmission.Ourrecoveredclients(formerdrug
users),whoworkaspeereducators,providepeerlededucationandbehaviorchangecommunication
skills toyouths atrisk. Likewise,AFA programsencourageparentsand key influencersofyouthto
continuetheirhealthyactionstopreventfuturedrugproblems.
Asa community basedand supported, former drugusers-run project,AFA isuniquelypositionedin
deliveringitsservicesandthegrouphascredibilityamonglocaldruguserspopulation.Asmorethanhalf ofthe funds for operations come from the community itself, our approach isworking towards
sustainability.
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HistoricalBackground
OnDecember152007,SanoPailawiththesupportofBirgunjSub-metropolitanCityOfficeandother
localdonorslaunchedAFAarolemodelprojectencouragingpeoplesufferingfromdrugproblemsto
takethenextstepinseekinghelpandundergorehabilitation.AFAwasthefirstofitskindeventinthe
historyofBirgunjanditsmainobjectivewastohelpdrugusersunderstandthattherestillissomeone
inyouthatsaysnotodrugs;changeispossible,whichisalsotheofficialsloganofAFA.
The aimwas to involveMr. SadhuRam Khadgi as our first Role-Model and as the leader of our
campaign to combat drug abuse. A press conference was called and Sadhu Ram made an official
announcement ofhis decision toquit drugsand become the firstrolemodelofAFA.Aspartof the
project,atemporarycampwasbuiltonthemainroadofthetown,withallnecessarylodging,food,
medicalandsecurityarrangements.Khadgiresidedatthecampfor60daysandrecoveredfromdrugs.
WewantedtospreadthemessagethatifKhadgi,aheroinuserfor26yearscouldquitdrugsandleada
drug-free life,socouldotherpeople suffering fromdrugaddiction. Since then,Khadgi has been the
pillarofourprojectandisdeliveringfellowshipandcounselingservicestoindividualsaffectedwithdrug
addiction,andadvocatingagainstinjectingdrugabuseandHIV/AIDS.Atpresent,throughAFA,wedeliverthefollowingservices:
a. Fellowship Counseling (FC), Referral for Treatment and residential Self-help rehabilitationservices
Astheprovisionforcounseling,fellowshipandrehabilitationsupporttodrugusersremainnarrow
and continue to be inadequate in Birgunj and its surrounding districts, AFA is providing these
servicestodrugusers,mainlyIDUsandILHAs.TheAFAcenteroffersfreefellowshipcounselingto
individuals addicted to drugs to guide them through a series of self-diagnosis and self-help
therapiesandthenreferstoanindividualizeddrugaddictiontreatmentprogram.AFAself-helpand
fellowshipprogramsarebasedonasimplesetofideasandsteps.Theyaresuggestionsratherthan
a set of rules that encourage people suffering from drug problems to find their own personal
recovery,theonethatisthemostmeaningfulandpractical.
Weconnectpeoplewhoareusingdrugstorecoveredclients/rolemodelswholeadnewcomers
through a personalized one-on-one study that helps determine the basis and foundation of an
individualizedrecoverysteps.Recoveredclients/rolemodels,whoworkas FellowshipCounselors,
provideonetoonecounselingtoensuremaximummoralsupportandacomfortableenvironment.
Afterrecovery,residents(clients)jointheAFArecoverygroupandenrollintheday-careprogram
foratleastamonthatthecenter.Sofar65ofourclientshaveundergoneAFAsself-helpdrug
treatmentandrehabilitation.
b. BasicMedicalCare
The AFA Community Clinic primarily focuses on the initial management of local and systemic
complicationsofdruguse and then referral todrugaddiction treatment programs. The primary
missionoftheclinic istoprovideprimaryhealth care todrugusers andassist theminreceiving
appropriatemedical carewithoutprejudiceand freeofcharge. Inthisendeavor, SanoPailahas
coordinatedwiththeDistrictHealthOffice,ParsaandNarayaniSub-Regionalgovernmenthospital,
Birgunj and other private health care providers to ensure that AFA clients receive further
consultationsandtreatmentforinfectiousdiseaseandothermedicalsupport,includingtreatmentand care for TB,HIV infection andAIDS. Wealso provide field-based services that include free
mobile-healthcampsforIDUs/ILHAs.
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c. HarmreductionandPeerledinterventionprograms
AFAharmreductionprogramsdeliveroutreachservicestoIDUs/ILHAsintheirowncommunityand
operate ina variety of settings, including storefronts, sidewalk tables, health clinics, and places
whereIDUsgather.Thekeyactivitiesunderthisprogramare:
I. EducationaboutsafeinjectingandpreventionofHIV/AIDSII. Accesstosterilesyringesandpromoting useof sterileequipment (SyringeExchange
Program)
III. PeerLedInterventionProgram
IV. VolunteerTrainingandRecruitment
d. Enhancingcommunityawareness,participationandadvocacyAFA has conducted various interactionprograms to raise awareness and buildpartnershipwith
differentsectorsofthecommunity,especiallyriskgroups,keyinfluencersandpolicymakers,and
has encourageddiscussionson issues ofdrug abuseand IDU-relatedHIV transmission.Our role
models and recovered clients share their personal experience(s) and openly interact with
participants. The Media and Information team has produced a documentary -Fortunate Drug
users?whichisauniquepresentationcoveringrealstoriesthatreflecttheinjectingdrugabuse
scenario inBirgunj and its crossborder area/s and encourages viewers to take a little step in
buildingdrug-freecommunities.
AsummaryofexperienceunderAFAprojectisattachedinANNEXI.
2. SanoPailaGhareluUdhyogParivaar(home-basedindustry)Program(SP-GUP)
SP-GUPisacommunityoriented,home-basedindustryprogrambasedinBirgunjandestablishedby
concernedmembersofthesocietyandoperatedbySanoPaila.Theideabehindthisprogramisto
providethesociallyafflicted-lesserfortunatemembersofthecommunitywithafinancialinitiative,
encouragementandemploymentopportunitiesthatmayenhancetheirstandardofliving.
Italso focusesonpromoting income schemes togenerate fundswith anobjective of launching
welfare programs and activities through civic engagement. The program works at developing
home-basedindustry,sothatrecoveredclientsofAFAanddrugusersfamilies,especiallyspouses
havewaystosupportthemselves.Besidesthem,disadvantagedandpoorwomenaregivenpriority.
Currently,SP-GUPoperatesacandlefactory,incensesticksfactoryandaspicepackagingplantto
comesoon.
TheOfficeoftheFinanceCommitteehas launcheda promotion campaignIm involved,which
encourages individuals to contribute notas donors insteadas lenders. Theamountborrowed
fromlendersispaidbackwithinayearwithoutinterest.Themainobjectiveofthecampaignisto
collectinvestmentcapitalthatwillhelpuscreatemoreunitsandprovidemoreemployment.
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3. YouthCommunityServicesCenter(YCSC)
YouthCommunityServicesCentreisaforumofSanoPailatofacilitateconnectionsbetweenthe
youthandthecommunity,providingacredible,effective,rewardingavenueforyouthcommunity
service and the development of youth potential. By organizing, empowering, facilitating, and
supportingyouthvolunteercommunityservice,thesocialandeconomicconditionsofat-riskyouth
and their communities are improved. The key focus of the YCSC is to improve the social andeconomic conditions of at-risk youth, and as a result, the community; to mobilize the local
resources in a more effective manner through youth volunteer awareness, training, and
communityserviceactivities;andtocreateaforumforcommunityintegrationandaction.
Currently,YCSCisinitsinitialphaseofestablishmentandtargetsyoungpeopleofagebracket(15-
29),whodirectlybenefitfromtheprojectwithimmediateandsustainedattentionpaidtothose
who are in vulnerable situations and environments in Parsa, Bara, Dhanusha and Mahottari
districts.YCSCpromotesyouthinvolvementbyofferingopportunitiesforexperientiallearning;for
effective community service; for process-oriented approaches to self and community
development; a social outlet for personal growth and socializing; and considers the free time,energy,drive,andfrustrationoflocalyouthstoberesourcesratherthanobstacles.
YCSCprovidesaplatformforyouthstohelpthemdeveloppersonal/interpersonalskills,personal
well being, cognitive and vocational skills, and become productive, contributing members of
society.ThefollowingactivitiesaretheprincipalcomponentsofYCSC:
a. Developmentandmobilizationoftheyouthvolunteers
b. Skilldevelopmenttraining
c. Community-basedactivityprograms
d. Coordinationandcommunicationprograms
e. Social/MassCampaignPrograms
ForthedevelopmentoftheyouthandtheircommunitytheYCSCintegratesandbridgesthegaps,
and transforms youth energy into windows of dynamic enterprise and growth: education and
socialactivities,includingemployment,areachieved.Specificallytargetedaretheinformationgap,
education gap, and generation gap that exist between youth and society. Interconnections,
collaborations,andpositivechangesaremadethroughtheforum,youthclub,informationcenter,
socialactivities,seminars,mentorships,advocacy,peer-education,andawarenessprograms.
Overtheyears,wehavedevelopedastrongnetworkofover1000LocalYouthVolunteers(LYVs)
whoaremobilizedatthegrassroots-leveltodisseminateinformationondrugissues,tuberculosis
and HIV/AIDS, and peace initiatives among other youths in the community. In the future, key
systemsoffamilies,informalnetworks,primarysupports,schools,andsocialserviceagencieswill
be established toprovide operationally supplemental avenues for the jointoperations of Sano
Paila,youthclubsandnumerouscommunityagenciesthroughYCSC.
ThefollowingarethemajorongoingactivitiesoftheYCSC:
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a) YouthAwarenessandCommunicationProgram(YACP)
SinceJanuary2010,SanoPailainpartnershipwithTodaysYouthAsiaandunderthementorshipof
JBKInstituteforPeaceandJustice,UniversityofSanDiegohasestablishedagrassrootsinitiative
YouthAwarenessandCommunicationProgramthatprovidesasolidplatformfordisadvantaged
youthstoenhancetheirlifeandcommunicationskillsandcontributetoyouthempowermentat
thecommunity-level.YACPcurrentlyoffersthefollowingtrainingsandparticipatoryworkshopstoyouthsbelongingtovulnerablecommunitiesinParsa,Bara,DhanushaandMahottaridistricts:
I) BehaviorChangeCommunicationandPeer-ledEducationprograms
II) LeadershipDevelopmentandIntroductoryMediatrainings
III) Planning,DialogueandNegotiationskills
ThroughYACP,weorientandtrainindividualsas Local YouthVolunteerswhothenworkaspeer
educatorsandoutreachworkersinawarenessraisingactivitiesintheircommunitiesaswellasattheschoollevel.Thisprogramalsoencouragesyouthtodiscussandcommunicatetheirviewson
critical issues and provides opportunities for the youth to articulate their aspirations and
perspectivespeacefullyandthroughproperandrightattitude.
Likewise,byencouragingyouthtodiscusstheirviewsoncriticalissues,theylearnofthesimilarities
of their objectives instead of assuming that there are radical and insurmountable differences
amongthem.Byincludingtheparticipationofdifferentyouthorganizationsandassociations,youth
journalists and activists on the programs, weoffer the opportunity to interconnectyouthswith
other various youth organizations and expose the participants to different perspectives on
pertinentissues.
AsummaryofthepastactivitiesunderYCSCprojectisattachedinAnnexII.
CompletedProjects,ProgramsandActivities
1. BirgunjOutcry
BirgunjOutcrywasaninteractiveeventdesignedtoidentify,hear,andunderstandtheemerging
political, social and economic outcry of the leaders, diversified public groups along with
government, pro-government and non-government officials at the time when the district was
witnessingpoliticalturmoil(MadhesRevolution)andcommunitytension.Theeventwasdedicated
to the idea that love,peace, mercy and justice should dwellat the forefront ofour social and
politicallandscape.
DateofActivity: 23March,2007
Participants: 200
District leaders from 7 major political parties were the speakers and a total of 200
people representing political groups, civil society,women groups, youth associations
and individuals from vulnerable communities and marginalized ethnic groups
participatedintheprogramandvoicedtheiropinionsandthoughts.
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2. CoordinationofSAARCTBandHIV/AIDS(STC)CenterPartnershipPrograms
UnderthePublic Awareness, Advocacy andPartnership programs in Tuberculosis andHIV/AIDS
control of STC,NationalTuberculosisCenter (NTC)and DistrictHealth Office (DHO), Sano Paila
successfullycoordinatedthefollowingpartnershipprogramsforSTC,NTCandDHOinParsaand
Baradistricts:
a.SAARC Partnership Program with Industries on TB and HIV/AIDS Control and
Prevention,Bara,Nepal
DateofActivity: December26,2006
Venue: NeconK.B.PrivateLimited,ParsaandK.B.Samindustries,Bara
Participants: 700(650workersand50officers)
b. SAARCPartnershipProgramwithMedicalCollegesonTBandHIV/AIDSControland
Prevention,Parsa,Nepal
DateofActivity: October23,2007
Venue: NationalMedicalCollege,Birgunj,Parsa
Participants: 250(200medicalstudentsand50facultymembersparticipatedin
theprogram)
Besidescoordinatingtheevent,SanoPailapresentedaphotodocumentaryabout
womenintheageofAIDSfocusingespeciallyonFemaleSexWorkers(FSWs)andhow
theycontributetothepandemicincrossbordertownslikeBirgunj.Thephoto
documentaryalsocapturedopinionsofFSWsandvoicedtheirsay.
c.SAARCPartnershipbuildingwithVoluntaryorganizations(NGOs/INGOs)inborder
areas,Parsa,Nepal
DateofActivity: January14,2008
Venue: BirgunjChamberofCommerceandIndustriesAuditorium,Parsa
Participants: 150representativesfromdifferentvoluntaryorganizationsin
Parsa,Bara,Makwanpur,Raxaul(India)participatedinthe
program.
SanoPailapremiereditsGetInvolveddocumentaryandofficiallyannounceditsfirstprojectActionforAddiction.
3. NepalsPoliticalStudyTourofAmericanCouncilofYoungPoliticalLeaders,March23,2010
TheAmericanCouncilofYoungPoliticalLeaders(ACYPL)teamvisitedJanakpurdham,anancient
culturaland heritagetown inDhanushadistrict. Theteammet H.E.First President ofRepublic
NepalDrRamBaranYadavathishomevillage,Sapahi,Dhanusha.ThevisitingyoungAmerican
leaders interactedwith a diverse group of people ranging from local farmers to government,
teachers,youthleadersandsocialactivists.Despitethetensionsandprotests(strikes)duringthat
time,thelocalresidentswelcomedthevisitingguests.ThetripwasorganizedbyToday'sYouthAsiaandwascoordinatedbySanoPaila.
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4. CampaignsagainstDrugsCultivationandDrugTraffickinginTarai
ParsaDistrictisconnectedtoIndiabyanopen,chaoticbordercrossinginBirgunj,whichisnotonly
popularforitsindustriesandcommercialtradeactivitiesbutalsoinfamouslyknownasthedistrict
withthelargestdrugprobleminthecountry.Birgunjisanimportantparticipantinthedrugtrade
that trafficsmarijuanaandopiumbothdomesticallyand internationally.Nepals recent political
transitionfrommonarchytoarepublichasleftanunstablepolitical,economicandsocialsysteminits wake, a reality that has compounded the nations drug problems. In the villages of Parsa,
peoplelivewithlittleeconomicorphysicalsecurity,andseeminglynoagriculturalalternativesand
options. Insuchcircumstances,the farmersofParsabeganto viewdrugproductionasa much
morelucrativefieldthanfoodproduction.Eventhoughfarmersonlyearnasmallfractionofthe
finishedproducts selling price, many growers switched toopiumand/ormarijuana inorder to
makeabetterliving.
Aspart of Sano Pailas continued effort and focused steps against drug abuse, we launched a
youth-runcampaigntoadvocateagainstmarijuanaandopiumpoppycultivationaswellasdrugs
traffickingintheregion. In2009,accordingtopoliceandmediareports,theParsaDistrictalonewasestimatedtohave60percentofitsagriculturallandareaunderdrugscultivation.SinceJuly
2010,wehavededicatedoureffortstoregainthedistrictasadrug-freezonebypartneringwithall
sectorsofthe community and byemphasizingdirectlyonuprooting the problemand exploring
alternatives.
Inthisendeavor,wecoordinatedwiththeParsaDistrictPoliceOffice,ParsaDistrictAdministration
Office,BorderArmedPoliceForceBirgunjandCommunityServicesCenterBirgunjwithagoalto
decreasedrugproductionbyusingdirect,personalappealstothefarmers.Theyouthinvolvedin
thiscampaignhavedonewhatthepolicedarednottodo.Thepolicehadnotbeenwillingtorisk
thisencounteralone,andthecentralgovernmentwaslargelyignoringtheissue.
Overthecourseofthecampaign,wereachedouttoover500farmersandtheirfamiliesinmore
than40villagesofParsadistrictconfrontingthemtoexplaintheadverseeffectstheircropshave
on the community and attempted to convince them to cease drug production. During the
interactivesessions,villageleaders,policeauthorities,governmentofficials,mediarepresentatives
andSanoPailamembersmentionedaboutalternativesthandrugfarmingandtalkedaboutdrug
issuesreflectingonhowtheyouthfromvillageswhomigratetocitiesforeducationandjobsare
morevulnerabletodrugaddiction.
SanoPailasrolemodels(recovereddrugusers)sharedtheirpersonalexperiencesandstories
abouthowtheygot addictedtodrugsandhow ithadruined theirlives.Also,theChiefDistrict
Officer(CDO),ontheotherhand,informedabouttheexistinglawsagainstdrugscultivationand
publiclyexpressed his commitment toeffectively implement these laws and prosecute farmers
growing narcotics. The chief of police vowed to monitor his men and guaranteed that no
protectionmoneywouldberaisedandbriberywillnotbetolerated.
GeographicalSpreadoftheCampaignandTimeline
Thefollowingvillageswerethemajorfocuszonesduringthecampaign:
a. Suwarnapur, Mahedvpatti, Seduwa, Shankarsariya, Gadee, Pateruwa-Sugauli,
Jeetpur,Sonbarsha,Pidariyaguthi(July27,2010)
b. Bijbaniya, Jagarnathpur, Nichuta, Auraha, Bikrampur, Masiyani, Jankai Tola,
Langadi,Dhobni(July31,2010)
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c.ShreepurPanchgawa,SakhuwaParsauni,Bagahi,Pacchrukhi,Gamhariya,Basdilwa,
Bagwana,Mudali,Dryport.Inaruwa(August10,2010)
d. Mahuwan, Bairiya, Vauratar, Padmol Gomahariya, Nakardaha, Ramnagari,
Bisrampur(August20,2010)
e.Biruwaguthi,Belwa,MadhuwanMathaul,Bahuri-Pidari,UdaypurGhurmi
(September2,2010)
f.Parshurampur,Gamhariya,Panchrukhi,Tulsibarwa,Dhaubani(September4,2010)
g.BageshwariTitrauna,Rkuliya,Mudli,Jaymangalpur(December4,2010)
Theresultsof the campaignhavebeenpositive,withdrug farmingcurrently atanall time low.
Accordingtorecentmediaandpolicereports,therehasbeenover90percentreductioninland
area under illicit crops, once home to the country's largest nucleus of drugs cultivation. Themajorityofthefarmershavestoppedusing their landtogrownnarcoticsandhavesignificantly
curtaileddrugcultivation.
Currently, we are working together with farmer groups to explore long-term alternatives and
create sustainable livelihood programs in order to prevent them from switching back to illicit
crops.
5. ILO-FAOJobsforPeaceProgram,YouthEmpowermentFund,Birgunj,Parsa
ProjectDuration: October2010January2011
Funded by the International Labour Organization under Jobs for Peace program, Youth
EmpowermentFundParsa,SanoPailaundertooktheproject RaisingAwarenessonHIV/AIDSand
Drugabuse andBuildingLeadership. The objectiveof the programwas tocontribute toyouth
empowermentwithspecialemphasisondialogueandmutualunderstandingforpeacebuildingin
theTerai.
Thefocuswastoorientandtrain38(19maleand19female)individualsasLocalYouthVolunteers
(LYV)onPeerseducationandleadershipdevelopmentsectorwhothenmobilizedthemselvesin
awareness raising activity at community level as well as at school level. LYVs were furtherencouraged and empowered to interact with district officials to demonstrate increased
understandingofservices.
Altogether30orientationcampaigns,10streetdramasonHIV/AIDSandDrugabuseandoneMass
AwarenessrallytomarkWorldAIDSDay2010wereconductedtargetingover1000relevantyoung
womenand men, beneficiaries of Farmers Field Schools, Junior Farmers Field Life Schools and
skillstrainingoftheJobsforPeaceprogram.Otherbeneficiariesweredisadvantagedandcommon
youthsofBirgunjSub-metropolitanCity.DuringtheorientationcampaignstrainedLYVsinformed
beneficiaries and general public of over 14VDCs about the use of condoms and other issues
relatedwithHIV/AIDSanddrugabuse.
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Theorientationcampaign,streetdramasandWorldAIDSDayRallyprovidedtheopportunityto
bring diverse range of voices including recovered drug users, individuals, communities and
political leaders together to raise awareness for HIV and get people talking. Alongside,
leadershipdevelopmentandmasscommunicationtrainingofferedtoLYVsenhancedtheirlife
and communication skills and encouraged them todiscuss and communicate their views on
criticalissuesandarticulatetheiraspirationsandperspectivespeacefully.
SummaryofActivitiesAccomplished
S.No.
Name of the Activity StartDate
EndDate
Total no. ofParticipants
No. ofWomen
No.ofMen
VDC where event was conducted
1. Selection of 38 LYVsat ward level ofBirgunj Sub-Metropolitan City
3rd Oct,2010
14thOct,2010
56 (appearedfor interviewand 38 wereselected)
22 34 Birgunj
2. Orientation to 38LYVs and 19 existingVolunteers of SanoPaila
30thOct,2010
30thOct,2010
57 18 39 Birgunj
3. Street Dramas onHIV/AIDS
23rdNov,2010
5th
Jan,2011
580 99 401 Biruwaguthi, Bagahi, Pacchrukhi,Gamhariya, Basdilwa, Bagwana,Mudali, Dhobini, Dryport. Inaruwa
4. Mass AwarenessRally on World AIDSDay
1st Dec,2010
1stDec,2010
81 13 68 Birgunj
5. ToT on Peer ledintervention program
to LYV on DrugAbuse, HIV and AIDS
27thJan,
2011
2ndFeb,
2011
15 6 9 Birgunj
6. Leadership and skilldevelopment trainingto LYV focusing onmass communicationand massmobilization
4th Feb,2011
6thFeb,2011
22 13 9 Birgunj
7. Community LevelOrientationProgramme on
HIV/AIDS
4th Feb,2011
7thFeb,2011
279 120 159 Biruwaguthi, Belwa, Bagahi,Bagwana, Basdilwa, MadhuwanMathaul, Bahuri-Pidari, Udaypur
Ghurmi, Gamhariya, Panchrukhi,Tulsibarwa, Dhaubani, Mudli,Jaymangalpur
6. CommunitySensitizationProgramonTuberculosisandHIV/AIDS,March18,Birgunj,Parsa
SanoPaila,inpartnershipwithHimalayanSocialWelfareOrganizationandDistrictPublicHealth
Office, Parsa, organized a community meeting with government officials, doctors, lawyers,
businessmen,politicalleadersandmediatodrawattentiontowardssocialissuesrelatedtoTBand
HIV/AIDS.Theparticipantswereinformedaboutthepreventiveprogramsandmeasuresthatcouldbeappliedinthecommunity.Stakeholdersfromdifferentsectorsparticipatedintheprogram.
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7. CommemorationofWorldTBDay2011
SanoPaila,inpartnershipwithHimalayanSocialWelfareOrganization,DistrictPublicHealthOffice,
Parsa,andNATAParsa,commemoratedWorldTBDay2011onMarch4.Anawarenesswalkrally
wasorganizedtocallforcooperationfrompeopleofallwalksoflifetojoineffortsandtakeaction
for TB prevention, treatment and control. Around 500 individuals, ranging from students to
politicalleaderstobusinessmentocommonpeopletookpartintherally.
8. StreetDramasonTB&HIV/AIDS,March20-April10,2011
InpartnershipwithHimalayanSocialWelfareOrganization,SanoPailaundertooktheshort-term
projectRaisingAwarenessonTBandHIV/AIDSthroughstreetdramas.11Streetdramaswere
performedcontributingtoraiseawarenesslevelonTBandHIV/AIDSinvulnerablecommunitiesof
ParsaDistrict.An11-memberyouthgroupthatwasengagedtoperformthestreetdramasreached
outtoover1000relevantmembersresidinginvulnerablecommunitiesincludingMadhesi,Dalit,
Tharu,MuslimandmigrantworkersinBirgunj.Otherbeneficiarieswererelevantyoungmenand
womenoftheSub-metropolitanarea.
StructureandGovernance
SanoPailahasacquiredallregistrationsandaffiliationsasrequiredbythelawsoftheGovernmentof
Nepal.Theorganizationisgovernedbyitsconstitutionnamelyasthe ConstitutionandBylawsofSano
Paila(alittlestep). ThisdocumentisregisteredattheDistrictAdministrationOffice,Parsaunderthe
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal and approved by the Chief District Officer. The
governingandstructuralorgansofSanoPailaare:
a) ThePlenaryMeeting/GeneralAssembly.
b) FoundingCommittee.
c) TheGoverningBoard(ExecutiveCommitteeandAdvisoryBoard).
d) TheAuditor.
The Executive Committee, from time to time and as deemed necessary, creates necessary
working and standing committees that includes the members of the Organization and
communityresidents.ThesecommitteesareunderthesupervisionoftheExecutivePresident.
TheorganizationalchartofSanoPailaisattachedinANNEXIV.Afewvacantpostsillustratedin
thechartwillbefilledasSanoPailagrowsandacquiremoreresourcesinthefuture.
a) PlenaryMeeting(PM)/GeneralAssembly(GA)
ThePlenaryMeeting/GeneralAssemblyisthesupremebodyofSanoPailaandisformedbythe
membersaswellastheAnnualMeetingofthemembers.Itmeetsonordinarysessionduring
the last term of the year, and on extra-ordinary sessions on the summon of the Executive
Committeeoratleastone-third(1/3)oftheactivemembers.TherecentPlenaryMeetingwas
heldonMay14,2011.
The Plenary Meeting elects and appoints, suspend and dismiss members of the Executive
Committee through the General Plenary Elections held every three years at the PlenaryMeeting.TheAnnualMeetingapprovestheproject oftheyearsprogramofactivitiesof the
Organization and the three-yearly program aswell as the budget, including the amount of
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budgeted compulsory and voluntary contributions, of the accounts and Governing Boards
annualreport.ItadoptsfinancialproceduresandsystemsrelevanttotheneedsofSanoPaila
andamendsthebylawsandgeneralpoliciesoftheorganization.
Likewise,itappointstheAuditoraspertherecommendationoftheExecutiveCommitteeand
establishesregionalandinterestgroupsthatcontributetothemissionofSanoPaila.Wehavea
diversifiedassemblyof members living in the Terai, Kathmandu and outsideNepal. And atpresent,therearealtogether50(36Male14Female)membersthatformthePlenaryMeeting.
b) FoundingCommittee
TheFoundingCommitteeiscomprisedoffoundersrepresentingthoseindividualswhoearly
onsubscribedtotheidealsandvisionoftheorganizationassetforthintheConstitutionof
SanoPailaand joinedasmemberspriortoDecember9,2006 inorder tohelpensureasolid
startfortheorganization.Theyhavepaidallexpensesincurredingettingupandregisteringthe
Organization,bearingthehighestdegreeofseniorityandsuperiorityintheOrganizationand
thetitleofFounderremainspermanentandnon-amendabletotheindividual.
TheFoundingCommitteeisresponsibleforadvisingandguidingtheconductandaffairsofthe
Sano Paila in furtheranceof the safe and soundoperation of the Organization and remains
reasonablyinformedofthecondition,activities,andoperationsof SanoPaila.TheCommittee
affirmatively investigates questionable practices or uncertainties regarding operations by
questioningtheExecutiveCommitteeandmanagement,andactivelyparticipatesininformation
gathering. The Founding Committee exercises all such powers entrusted to it by the
ConstitutionofSanoPailaandrequiresthatadequatepoliciesandproceduresareinplaceto
assure its oversight of matters including the responsiveness of Executive Committee in
providingaccurateandtimelyreportstotheGoverningBoardandinaddressingthesupervisory
concernsofPlenaryMeetingsinatimelyandappropriatemanner.
c) TheGoverningBoard(ExecutiveCommitteeandAdvisoryBoard)
The Governing Board is the ruling council charged with the governance, management,
administration and strategic planning of the Organization, consisting of the Executive
Committee (Executive Branch) and the Advisory Board. The Board oversees matters
concerning the functioning of Sano Paila towards fulfilling its mission and vision and even
directsthe implementationofprogramsandpolicies.Itmeetstwiceayearandproposesthe
PlenaryMeetingappropriatepoliciespositionsanddecisionsthatistobeadoptedbySanoPaila
andthatisintheorganizationsbestinterest.
I)ExecutiveCommittee(EC)
The Executive Committee is the executive branch of Sano Paila, consisting of 15 Executive
MembersappointedthroughGeneralPlenaryElectionsforatermofthreeyears.TheExecutive
PresidentelectedandappointedatthePlenaryMeetingleadstheExecutiveCommittee.The
incumbentmembersoftheExecutiveCommitteewereelectedandappointedatthePlenary
MeetinginMay2011.
TheCommitteemanagesthebusinessesandaffairsofSanoPailaandpossessestheabilityto
direct the overall performance, management, administration and functioning of theOrganization.TheExecutivemembersmeetatleastonce amonthormoreoftenasneeded.
Specifically,theExecutiveCommitteeexecutesSanoPailasworktoaccomplishtheobjectives
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andorganizesongoingmanagement,andholdsallthepowersoftheactivity,whichconstitutes
theorganizationscorporateobjectiveaspertheConstitutionandBylaws.
The Constitution of Sano Paila vests the executive power in the Executive Committee and
chargesallthepowersofdecision-makingandrepresentation,alongsidetheresponsibilityof
appointingstaffandmembers.ToensureproperinvolvementandparticipationoftheExecutive
MembersfordevelopmentandutilizationofhumanandfinancialresourcesofSanoPailaanditsmission,theExecutiveCommitteeisfurtherdividedintosub-committeessuchas:
a) NominatingCommittee
TheNominatingCommitteechairedbytheExecutiveVicePresident-Electisresponsible
fornominatingnewmembersandtablingittotheExecutiveCommitteeforapprovalof
membership.
b) FinanceCommittee
TheFinanceCommitteechairedbytheExecutiveTreasurerworksforthemanagement
of financial administrationofSanoPaila. Itoverseesthe integrity ofaccountingand
financial reporting systems, including independent audits and systems of internal
controlandtheengagementofexternalauditors.
II)AdvisoryBoard
TheAdvisoryBoard istheadvisorybranchofSanoPaila,consistingofmemberswhoare
knowledgeable in theareas of socialwork, finance,accounting, riskmanagement, public
policyandrelations,fundraising,andotherrelevantareasusefultotheOrganization.The
ExecutiveCommitteeonanominationbasisappointsAdvisoryBoardmembersforatermof
2years.Besides,thereisaCommunityAdvisoryBoardineachdistrictincludingcommunity
members,activistsfromdiversegroupsand/orprofessionals,toprovidecommunityinputs
intoSanoPailasactivitiesandlocalprocedures.
TheAdvisoryBoardmembersareindependent,committedtosocialworkandarefreeof
anyprofessionalrelationshipwithSanoPailaoritsmanagement.TheAdvisoryBoardhelps,
suggests advice, coordinates and guides the Executive Committee in formulating
appropriatepolicies,administrativeguidelinesandfundraisingtools.
ThenamelistofExecutiveCommittee,AdvisoryBoardandthestaffisattachedinANNEXIII.
PerformanceManagementandAccountability
SanoPailahasdevelopedrobustperformancemanagementmechanismstoensureoptimumuseofits
resourcesaswellasdonorfunds.UsingacomprehensiveManagementInformationSystem(designed
inconsultationwithpartners)astheplatformforassessingtheperformanceofdevelopmentprograms
andtheirimpactonthepoor,SanoPailacanprovideregularinformationonallaspectsofperformance
oftheactivitiesimplementedinmarginalizedanddeprivedcommunities. Thissystematicmonitoring
platformiscomplementedbyroutinefieldvisitsbySanoPailaExecutiveMembers,technicalexperts
on Advisory Board, and volunteers and/or staff from partner organizations to validate and verifyprogramperformanceagainstobjectives.
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SanoPailademonstratesstronginternalfinancialmanagementsystems,ensuringtheaccountabilityof
the fundswe receive. SanoPailaconsultswith its partnersto support itsmembers,volunteersand
project staff by providing trainings on accrual based accounting systems. In turn, project staff is
required to produce six monthly financial statements and forecasts to the Office of the Finance
Committeeinordertoreceivethenextfinancialinstallment.Throughouttheprojectperiodfinancial
probity is checked and support and training (in coordination with our partners) are given where
necessary.
IncomeandFunds
The funds of Sano Paila consist of compulsory and voluntary contributions from its members and
contributionsintheformofgrants,giftsandotherbenefitsincludingthosefromlocal,nationaland
international donors or donor agencies and also those from local, national or international
government. The income and property of Sano Paila, whenever derived, is applied solely for the
promotion of its objectives and mission or for the project and/or event awarded and no portion
thereofispaidortransferreddirectlyorindirectlybywayofdividend,bonusorotherwisehowsoever
bywayofprofit,tothemembers.
MembersofSanoPailaprovidesupport,technicalexpertise,dailygovernanceandmanagementbutdo
not receive any financial compensation for their work as members. Our grants do not fund the
salaries or any other expenses for members and expatriate volunteers; rather, 100% of our grant
fundinggoestowardsthesalariesofNepali(local)paidstaff,employmentassistanceprogramofour
coreprojects,supplies,awarenesscampaignsandotheroffice,fieldandtrainingcosts.This ispartof
theorganizationalphilosophyofSanoPaila,inthatdonorsfundshouldstaywithinthecommunityand
bedirectedatbuildinglocalinfrastructureandskills.
SanoPailaisexemptedfromincometaxationonmoneysorotheritemsofvaluereceivedfromdonors
or governmental organs (by grant or contract). To encourage philanthropy and good citizenship,
donationsofindividualsandbusinessentitiestoSanoPailaisentitledtoreasonablygenerousincome
taxbenefitsasprovidedbythelawsoftheGovernmentofNepal.
FinancialSustainability
Sano Paila engages in legally acceptable and culturally appropriate fundraising activities, including
door-to-door, telephone, direct mail, television, etc., campaigns, lotteries, raffles, and other
fundraising events. Lotteries, charity balls and shows, auctions, and other occasional activities are
conductedprimarilyforfundraisingpurposesandarenoteconomicorcommercialactivities.
SanoPailaunderthesubjectofGovernmentlawsandinaccordancewithitsvisionengagesinlawful
economic, business, or commercial activities, and operates income generation programs (such as
home-basedindustry),asthoughtfit,solelywiththeobjectivestoraisethelivingstandardofthelow-
income neighborhood residents of the community and to enhance the overall development and
financialcapacityoftheorganization.
Procurement
SanoPailahasitsownpreferentialprocurementpolicyandaninternalcontrolsystem(Logisticsand
Procurement) for the supplying of goods and services in a transparent manner. The FinanceCommittee, in coordination with the Logistics and Procurement Division, follows certain standard
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practices,principlesoftransparency,opencompetitionandcompetitivebiddingbasedonequalterms
toallpotentialsuppliers/contractorstoavoidanyconflictofinterest.
Itfurtherensuresthatpurchasesmadedonotexceedthebudgetprovidedandpurchasedgoodsand
services conform to the quantityand prices specified inthe order. Thefirstcriterion inchoosinga
supplieristhelowestbid.However,ifasupplierdoesnotprovidetherequiredlevelofserviceoran
adequate guarantee, then other criteria is also considered by specifying in the purchase file the
reasonsthelowestbidwasnotchosen.
For minor purchases of less than NPR 5,000 (US$ 70) total value, subject to proper approval and
authorization,aformalpurchaseorderisnotrequired.ForpurchasesunderNPR25,000(US$357),a
price survey by telephone of two suppliers is sufficient for determining the supplier. Purchases
exceedingNPR25,000(US$357)totalvalueshouldberequested,usingaProcurementRequestform,
fromtheLogisticsandProcurementdivisionwhoissuesanofficialPurchaseOrderonletterheadpaper.
SanoPailaneedssealedquotations/invoicesfromthreelocalsuppliersforcomparisonsofpriceand
qualityofthegoods.
The purchase file is required to contain all the documents pertaining to each transaction, i.e. the
purchase requisition, quotations, contact information of suppliers, purchase contracts or orders,
invoices,deliveryslipsandanyotherpertinentdocuments.
Employeesormembersmakingpurchasesaspartoftheprojectactivityororganizationalworkfollow
thefollowingmechanisms:
a)Requisitionform the employee/member requestingapurchasefillsthisform, has it
approvedbytheAdministrativeDirectorortheOfficeoftheSecretariatandsendsitto
financedivision.
b)Order form the Finance Committee issues the order form,after the AdministrativeDirectororSecretariatMembersignsit.TheFinanceCommitteewillmakethepurchase
successfulonthebasisoftheorderform.
c)DeliveryslipAfterthepurchasehasbeenmade,adeliveryslipisissuedbytheFinance
Committeeforthesupplier,whowillsignitandgiveitbacktotheFinanceCommittee.
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ANNEXI
Thefollowingtabledetailssomespecificpastactivitiesandprogramsconducted,apartfromthecore
servicesdeliveredthroughtheActionforAddictionproject:
A. BuildingPartnershipProgramsinBirgunjforControlandPreventionofdrugabuseandHIV/AIDS
PrimaryObjective:
Toraiseawarenessandbuildpartnershipswithdifferentsectorsofthecommunity,especiallyhigh
riskgroups,keyinfluencers,andpolicymakers,andencouragediscussionsonissuesofdrugabuse
andIDU-relatedHIVtransmissioninthecommunity.
I)WithMedicalandParamedicalInstitutions
II)Withschoolsandcolleges
NameofInstitutionandAddress No#of
Beneficiaries
Date Remarks
i) BirgunjNursingCampus,Birta-4,
Parsa
65 March3,
2008
Allfemaleparticipants
ii) TheHImalInstituteofHealth
Sciences,Parsa
80 May10,
2008
Allfemaleparticipants
iii) NationalMedicalCollege,Schoolof
Nursing
55 June19,
2008
Allfemaleparticipants
iv) DivineInstituteofHealthSciences,
Chapkaiya,Parsa
45 August9,
2008
Allmaleparticipants
v) NationalMedicalCollege,Schoolof
Medicine
210
(70Female)(140Male)
January
10,2009
ZonalPoliceChief,SSPTapendra
DhwajHamalattendedtheprogramasChiefGuest
vi) NepalMedicalAssociation,Birgunj,
Parsa
52
(12female)
(40Male)
March3,
2010
PresidentofHospital
DevelopmentBoard,Mr.Sattar
MansuriwastheChiefGuest
vii) NepalChemistsandDruggists
Association,Parsa
65 March17,
2010
Allmaleparticipants
viii) GyanJyotiHigherSecondarySchool,
Birgunj
65 September
13,2008
30femaleand30malestudents
fromGrade8,9and10
ix) BirgunjPublicCollege 110 April12,
2009
40femaleand70malestudents
ofBachelors.DistrictPoliceChiefSPSubodhGhimirewastheChief
Guest
B. AwarenessCampaignsandMassRally
i)CommemorationsofWorldAIDSDay,December1
Sano Paila through its AFA project and in coordination with District AIDS Coordination
Committee and othercommunity partnershas beenobserving andmarkingWorldAIDSDay
since2007.SeveralprogramsandactivitiesarepartofthecommemorationtoWorldAIDSDayonDecember1.Themainobjectiveoftheseactivitiesaretocallforcooperationfrompeopleof
allwalksoflifetojoinefforts,takeactionandensurethathumanrightsareprotectedandlocal
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targets for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care are met. It is an opportunity to bring
individuals, communities and political leaders together to raise awareness for HIV and get
peopletalking.
SummaryofActivitiesonWorldAIDSDay
Year MajorActivities #NoofBeneficiaries
Remarks
2007 I)AwarenessWalkRallydisplayingplacards
andbannerswiththeWorldAIDSDay
sloganand200t-shirtsweredistributedto
drugusersandat-riskgroups.
350 Themajorattractionwas
thechildrengroupleading
therallywiththebanner
thatsaidStopAIDS,Keep
thepromise:Leadership
2008 I)AwarenessWalkRallywithplacardsand
banners.150t-shirtsweredistributedto
membersofvulnerablecommunities
II)AIDSAwarenessMusicalEvent(musical
concert)
Around800 Majorslogan:Taking
Drugscanleadto
HIV/AIDS.Think!
2009 I)AwarenessWalkRally.150t-shirtswere
distributedtoyouthgroups.
II)AIDSAwarenessMusicalEvent(Musical
Concert)
1000+ Increasedyouth-
participationandlakhe
culturaldancewasalsoa
partoftherally
2010 I)AwarenessWalkRally.150t-shirtswere
distributedtoat-riskgroupsanddaily
wageworkers.
II)AIDSAwarenessMusicalEvent(Musical
Concert)
III)ObservationofGlobalLightsforRights
Campaign
1000+ Alongwiththeuniversal
AIDSslogan,wehadour
ownsloganaswell:Protectyourlove,weara
condom.
ii)CommemorationsofInternationalDayagainstDrugAbuseandIllicitTrafficking-26June
SummaryofActivities
Year MajorActivities #Noof
Beneficiaries
Remarks
2008 I)DrugsAwareness Rally displaying anti-drugs
messages and slogans in different languages
staged by diverse groups alongwith a lakhe
culturaldance.150T-shirtsweredistributedto
currentandrecovereddrugusers.
II) Inter-school Speech Competition wasorganizedinwhich20studentsrepresenting10
schoolsparticipated.Thethemewaswhatroles
300
100school
childrenand
8yearoldboyleading
the rally and
displaying the slogan
drugs = death was
themajorattraction.
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can students play in building a drug-free
community.
youth
2009 Drugs Awareness Rally with the slogan
Together we can make a difference-Get
Involved. 200 t-shirts were distributed to
youthandfamiliesofat-riskgroups.
450
iii)Hope-DrugAwarenessandActionWeek2010,June26-July2
Since2010,tomark26June,theInternational DayagainstDrugAbuseandIllicitTrafficking ,
Sano Paila, ParsaDistrict PoliceOffice and Todays YouthAsia alongwith other community
partnersorganizesDrugAwarenessandActionWeek(DAW).Thegoalofthiscampaignisto
facilitate a positive community response that not only meets the essential need to address
socialproblemsrelatedtodrugabusebutalsodisseminatesinformationandraisescommunity
awarenesstopreventillegaldruguseandstopillicittrafficking.
DAWisanannualinitiative,providingindividuals,organizations,andcommunityresidentswith
the opportunity to promote awareness of drug abuse and its related harm. The campaign
provides a platform to diverse range of voices including recovered users, non-government
organizations,communitygroups,youthgroups, lawenforcement, theeducationsector, and
themediatospeakoutaboutdrug-relatedissues. Thecampaignalsohighlightsandrecognizes
theachievementsofthededicatedindividualsofourAFAprojectandotherswhoworkwithin
thissectortoreducedrug-relatedharm.
ThefollowingwerethemajorprogramcomponentsofDAW2010:
I. OpeningCeremonyandAwarenessWalkRally-InternationalDayagainstDrugAbuseandIllicitTraffickingSaturday,June26,2010.
II. SportsagainstDrugsDay-Sunday,June27,2010
III. DrugAbuseInformationDay;Streetplays,OutreachInformationServicestoat-riskyouths
Monday,June28,2010
IV. PartnershipBuildingProgramswithMedia,Police,Lawyers,PoliticalLeadersandVoluntary
OrganizationsTuesday,June29,2010
V. RecoveryDayandCandlelightMemorialEveningWednesday,June30,2010
VI. Partnership BuildingPrograms with Students, YouthGroups, Teachers, Parents and Key
InfluencersofYouth-Thursday,July01,2010
VII.gethighonMUSICnotonDRUGS-DrugAwarenessMusicalNight/closingceremonyof
DAW2010Friday,July02,2010
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ANNEXII
Belowaresomespecificpastactivitiesandprogramsconducted,apartfromthecoreservicesdelivered
through the Youth Communication and Awareness Program of Youth Community Services Center
project:
A. "Security and Peace Conversations: Engaging the whole community" workshop- 11-12 May,2010.Janakpurdham,Dhanusha
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ), University of San Diego, in collaboration with
Today's Youth Asia, organized a special participatory 2 day (11-12 May, 2010) workshop with
leadingmembersoftheDhanushaDistrictcommunitytoengagethemina"wholecommunity"
approachtosecurityanddevelopmentatthelocallevel.Theeventwasco-facilitatedandmanaged
bySanoPaila.Partieswithseeminglydiverseprioritieswereinvitedtoexploremethodsandskills
foradvancingcommonunderlyingaimsandgoals.
A themeofcommunity-oriented policingserved asthe backdropfor theworkshop,whichgaveparticipantsatasteoftechniquestofacilitatepositivediscussionsandbuildcommunitysupportfor
allitsmembers.Awholecommunityapproachtopeaceandsecurityissues,thatacknowledges
thatdifferent sectorsofthe community havedifferent prioritiesand expectations,was used to
assess common interests, set a foundation for more comprehensive processes of multi-
stakeholdersengagement,andnurtureawholecommunityapproachtosecurityandsustainable
peace.50peoplerepresentingvariousgroupsinDhanushabenefitedfromtheworkshop.
B. Community Conversations on Influence and Priorities for an Inclusive, Safe and DemocraticNepalARoundtableDiscussionwithCommunityLeadersofBirgunjSociety
Dr.DeeAker,DeputyDirectorandChrisGroth,ProgramOfficerattheJoanB.KrocInstitutefor
Peace and Justice,University of San Diego visited Birgunj from17-19November2010.Todays
YouthAsiaandSanoPailaorganizedthevisitandaroundtablediscussionwasfacilitatedforcivil
society leaders, journalists, businessmen and emerging leaders to explore what role the
communityofBirgunjcanplayinpeacefullyresolvingtensionsandovercomingroadblocksfrom
historyandrecentconfrontations.Theroundtablealsoprovidedthebasisforunderstandingwhat
futureprogramsarehelpfultotheleadersandcitizensofBirgunjandhowBirgunjcanbeastrong
contributortoapeacefulNepal.
Thethemewastoexplorequestionssuchasifcommunitieslongstrugglingwitharmedgroupsor
powerless civil society can be more engaged and understand the necessary next steps for
concerned communities tomove back from increasing intolerance and aggression. Participants
rangingfromMinisterstoCAmemberstograssrootsandemergingleaderswerepresentatthe
program.Atotalofover65individualsparticipatedinthediscussion.
C."KeystoCommunityPeaceBuilding"-AparticipatoryworkshopwithTaraiYouthLeaders
Through the YCSC, Sano Paila in partnership with Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice,
UniversityofSan Diego, and Today's YouthAsiaconducted a specialparticipatoryworkshopon
May2forTaraiyouthleadersentitledKeystoCommunityPeaceBuilding.Theworkshophonedthe organizational skills needed to accomplish the great work these youth leaders do in the
communities where they work. The participants took some time to look at how to identify
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problemsandneeds,diagnosisofwhatmightbedone,generatetheideasandapproachesthat
mighthelpsolvetheproblems,andprepareactionplans.40youngleadersrepresentingdiverse
groupsinCentralTaraibenefitedfromtheone-dayprogram.
Specifically,theparticipantsfocusedondevelopinganorganizedthinkingmodeltoassistthem
withplanningandorganizinginasystematicmannerforfuturecommunityprograms,andspent
time discussing communication skills, concluding the day with a simulated press conference to
preparetheparticipantsforfuturemediaoutreach.ThefacilitatorsoftheprogramwereDr.Dee
Aker (DeputyDirectorof IPJ),ChrisGroth(ProgramOfficer, IPJ) and Kanchan Jha (Founderand
ExecutivePresident,SanoPaila).
D. FindingCommonGroundBuildingWholeCommunities-AParticipatoryProgramforBirgunj
Leaders
Sano Paila inpartnershipwith JBK Institute for Peaceand Justice,University ofSan Diego, and
Today'sYouthAsiaconductedaonedayworkshopwithBirgunjleadersonMay3,2011tohelp
them learn new techniques and teach others in their community. The program introduced
participants tomethods and approaches that they could share in their communities for opendialogueamongdifferent stakeholderswho must come together tonurture a safe and healthy
democracy.Theprogramaimedtoprovidecitizenstostandinstrumentalinmodelingapathto
peace,rights,inclusionandjusticetocreateasafeandjustNepal.
Representatives from local government offices, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, civil society
leaders,includingleadersfrommarginalizedethniccommunities,journalists,lawyersandfarmers
participatedintheworkshop.Thefacilitatorswere Dr.DeeAker(DeputyDirectorofIPJ)andChris
Groth(ProgramOfficer,IPJ).
E. AnnualMayDayProgram(2010and2011)
EveryyearSanoPailathroughYCSCmarkstheInternationalLaborDayonMay1withthesupport
ofvariousfinancialfirmsinBirgunjandothercommunitypartnersbyorganizingfreehealthcamp
staffedbylocaldoctorsandnurseswhovolunteertheirtime;no-costmedications;thedistribution
of drinking juice (sarbat and lime water) to members of the community; and an information
campaign,includingastreet-dramaperformancebyouryouthvolunteers,designedtoincrease
communityawarenessaboutthedangersofTBandHIV/AIDS.
Likewise, informationdesk are set up todistribute condoms and IEC materials on drug abuse,
HIV/AIDSandTuberculosis.StreetdramasonHIV/AIDSareorganizedtoraiseawarenessandfight
againststigmaanddiscrimination.
F. HospitalVolunteerServices
Local Youth Volunteers of YCSC regularly assist poor and homeless patients at Government
hospitalsinaccessinghealthcareandhelpthemreceiveappropriatetreatmentwithoutprejudice
and free of charge, including no-costmedications. Also,a full-dayhospital cleaning program is
conductedeverymonthwhereyoungvolunteerscleanthefloors,wallsofthegeneralwards,and
the premises of the hospital. Likewise, through the Safe Needle Disposal Program, (started in
2008), puncture-resistant, leak-proof syringe/needle disposal boxes are regularly distributed to
hospitals,clinicspharmacies,includinggovernmenthospitalsandarecollected4timesaweekbyour volunteers.Aftercollection from located sites, the needlesand othersharps are heated to
sterilizethemandthengroundedupanddiscardedatspeciallypermittedlandfills.
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ANNEXIII
Name listofFounders, Executive Membersand membersofAdvisoryBoard (CVsmade available
uponrequest)
!)FoundingCommittee
II)ExecutiveCommitteeSN Designation Name/Mobile Age Education Profession
1 ExecutivePresident Mr.KanchanJha
(9851106548)
27 DualBachelors
(PublicHealth&
Economics)
Journalist/
Entrepreneur
2 Exec.VicePresident-Elect Mr.MaheshUpadhya
(9841191305)
27 Bachelors
(Pharmacy)
Pharmacist/Production
Managerinapharmaceutical
company
3 VicePresidentfor
ExternalAffairs
Ms.SantoshiRanaMagar
(9845268767)
26 Masters(Business
Studies)
Student
OfficeoftheSecretariat
4 ExecutiveSecretary Mr.SubirGhosh
(9845035742)
27 Bachelors
(Administration)
Businessentrepreneur
5 ExecutiveJoint-Secretary Mr.Md.SabirAnsari
(9804223831)
25 Masters(Rural
Development)
Student/Journalist
6 SecretariatMember Mr.EuropeRajFago
(9815241262)
22 Bachelors
(Finance)
Student
FinanceCommittee
7 ExecutiveTreasurer Mr.DeepakShrestha
(9807179919)
27 Bachelors(Finance) Accountantinaconstruction
company
8 ExecutiveJoint-Treasurer Ms.SanjuRana
(9808489710)
23 Masters(Business) Student
9 FinanceCommittee
Member
Ms.NehaPaudel
(9845059085)
19 Bachelors(finance) Student
10 FinanceCommittee
Member
Mr.RamBabuSingh
(9855023669)
29 Bachelors
(Administration)
Businessentrepreneur
11 ExecutiveMember Mr.SadhuRamKhadgi
(9807241625)
46 SLC (formerdruguser)
11 ExecutiveMember Mr.SunilManPradhan
(9845041771)
33 SLC ProfessionalVolleyball
player
13 ExecutiveMember Ms.RinaNepali
(9845032703)
32 Bachelors(Health
Education)
HealthworkeratGovt.
Hospital
14 ExecutiveMember Ms.PritiRaut
(9845030683)
20 Bachelors
(Administration)
Student
15 ExecutiveMember Mr.MomtajRayBhant
(9807123143)
20 Bachelors
(Administration)
Student
SN Designation Name Age Education Profession
1 FoundingPresident Mr.KanchanJha 27 DualBachelors
(PublicHealth&
Economics)
Journalist/Entrepreneur
2 Founder Mr.MaheshUpadhya 27 Bachelors(Pharmacy) Pharmacist/ProductionManager
inapharmaceuticalcompany
3 CommitteeCoordinator Mr.PrashantDhungel 29 Bachelors(Administration) SalesManagerinaprivate
company
4 Founder Mr.VikrantNepal 26 Bachelors(Finance) Bankemployee
5 Founder Mr.DeepakShrestha 27 Bachelors(Finance) Accountantinaconstruction
company
6 FoundingAdvisor Dr.RakeshJha 33 M.D.(InternalMedicine) ResidentatWuhanUniversity,
China
7 FoundingAdvisor Mr.ArbindSingh 33 Bachelors(Law) TeacheratGovt.School
8 FoundingAdvisor Mr.SunilJha 44 Bachelors(Engineering) ConstructionCompanyOwner
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III)AdvisoryBoard
SN Name Profession Address
1 Dr.JagdishAgrawal M.D.Anesthesiologist
Kathmandu,
Nepal
2. Mr.SunilJha Businessman Birgunj,Nepal
3 Mr.BinodGupta CFO,KediaDentalCollege Birgunj,Nepal4 Dr.RakeshVerma ConsultantSurgeon Kathmandu,
Nepal
5 Dr.SumitJha Medical
Registrar
Belfast,UK
6 Mr.DineshBanka Businessman Birgunj,Nepal
7 Dr.RakeshJha M.D.InternalMedicine Wuhan,China
8 Ms.SushmaDwivedy Professor Birgunj,Nepal
9 Mr.ChrisGroth ProgramOfficer,Institute
forPeaceandJustice,USD
SanDiego,
California
10 Mr.ArbindSingh SocialActivistandTeacher Birgunj,Nepal
11 Mr.K.C.Lamicchane Mediaperson Birgunj,Nepal
12 Ms.ElifApolge President,sBench
Corporation
NewYork,USA
13 Mr.SumanPradhan EngineeratNSET-Nepal Kathmandu,
Nepal
IV)Staff
Project:ActionforAddiction(AFA)
ProjectOfficer(full-time) -Mr.SadhuRamKhadgi
JointProjectOfficer(full-time) -Mr.SunilManPradhan
OfficeSupportStaff(full-time) -Ms.ChandaDevi
Project:SanoPailaGhareluUdhyogParivaar
ProjectOfficer(part-time) -Ms.MaltiLama
ProjectSupportOfficer(part-time) -Ms.AnjuDeviShrestha
Project:YouthCommunityServicesCenter
ProjectOfficer(full-time) -Mr.Md.SabirAnsari
ProjectSupportOfficer(part-time) -Mr.AnilChaudharyOfficeSupportStaff(full-time) -Mr.MadanRaut
MediaandInformationOfficer(full-time) -Mr.AnilOjha