By Nepal Youth Foundation | Project Leader
In mid-April, thirty girls (aged 13 to 19) from the rural municipality of Tirhut in Saptari District traveled with our staff to Olgapuri Village to participate in a five-day Peer Counseling training at our very own Ankur Counseling Center. The training began April 23, 2024.
For many of these girls, it was their first time leaving their village, a journey that brought both excitement and apprehension. Our staff dedicated a lot of time to earn and maintain their trust while supporting them every step of the way.
Building peer counseling skills within individuals will help empower young leaders to make an impact in their own communities. This is a prime example of NYF’s approach to addressing the “felt needs” of communities over “observed needs,” which includes recognizing community members as experts of their own experiences, successes, and challenges. This community-centered approach is a cornerstone of NYF’s strategy to ensure sustainable, far-reaching social change!
Peer counseling trainings leverage shared experiences and mutual support to create effective, accessible mental health care, particularly beneficial for young girls in reducing stigma associated with seeking help. At Ankur, counselors offer culturally relevant and sensitive support, fostering a deep sense of understanding, empathy, and validation among the girls. We look forward to seeing the impact peer counseling has on the wider Dalit community!
None of this would be possible without your generous support. Your contributions have made mental health care accessible for women and young children in Nepal—a fundamental aspect in creating healthy and thriving communities. Thank you for making a real difference in fostering a brighter future for these girls! Dhanyabad!
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