Psychological Counseling for 20 Nepali Children

Thank you for making it possible for Nepali children to access psychological counseling when they need it most. Your support provides more than sessions — it creates a safe space for healing, stability, and long-term emotional wellbeing.

Nepal Youth Foundation’s Ankur Counseling Center supports children and adolescents facing trauma and life difficulties through a comprehensive approach that includes not only the child, but also caregivers such as parents, teachers, and child care professionals.

FY 2024–25 Impact at Ankur Counseling Center

In the last fiscal year (FY 2024–25), Ankur provided:

• 1,751 counseling sessions (exceeding the planned 1,600 sessions)

• 50 house visits to Olgapuri Children’s Homes for observation, group activities, and discussions with house parents

• Expanded support through online counseling for community cases as the need for mental health care continues to rise

Counselors at Ankur use child-centered therapeutic approaches including Sand Play Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and creative movement therapy, meeting each child at their emotional and developmental level.

This year, children from NYF’s care also participated in the 2025 Psychological Care Camp conducted by Ankur — an additional space for reflection, support, and connection.

Strengthening Support Systems Around Children

In FY 2024–25, Ankur also delivered 56 training/orientation sessions reaching 1,297 participants, including teachers, peer counselors, psychology students, and child care professionals.

Thank you again for standing with Nepali children and helping ensure they are not navigating emotional distress alone.

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