Rehabilitate child labor survivors in Nepal

Dear GlobalGiver, 

On this World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL), we are honored to share an update from Hamro Ghar, our transit home for child labor survivors in Nepal. Earlier today, our team in Kathmandu hosted a gathering to mark the occasion, bringing together survivors, advocates, and partners committed to protecting children’s rights. 

The children at Hamro Ghar shared their stories through spoken word, song, and dance. Each performance reflected their past experiences and the progress they are making as they continue to heal, learn, and grow in a safe environment. 

The event also included powerful reflections from Hem Moktan and Sumitra Basnet, two survivor leaders who once found care and support at the transit home. Today, Hem leads our social programs in Nepal, including the Hamro Ghar, and Sumitra is a dedicated child rights advocate. They use their voices and lived experience to raise awareness and help protect vulnerable children from the same fate. 

Notable guests in attendance included Numan Özcan, Head of the International Labor Organization in Nepal, and a representative from the United States Embassy, who offered remarks affirming the need for continued efforts to end child labor. 

A recent report by the International Labor Organization and UNICEF revealed that nearly 138 million children are still engaged in child labor worldwide. These findings underscore why today’s gathering is important and why places like Hamro Ghar remain essential for children reclaiming their childhoods.

Thank you for making this work possible.

With gratitude, 

Jon Jacoby 

CEO, GoodWeave International 

Photo credit: Krishna B. Shah