School Awareness Program

School Awareness Program

The School Awareness Program of Samrakshak Samuha Nepal (SASANE) is a prevention-focused initiative designed to educate school students—especially girls—in vulnerable and rural communities about human trafficking, gender-based violence, child rights, and legal protection.

The program aims to empower young people with knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking skills so they can protect themselves, support their peers, and challenge harmful social norms.

In many rural areas of Nepal, girls face barriers to education due to cultural traditions, financial hardship, and patriarchal norms, leaving them vulnerable to verbal abuse, gender discrimination, and human trafficking. Many are unaware of laws protecting them against exploitation.

The School Awareness Program engages SASANE beneficiaries as facilitators in government schools, reaching over a thousand students to raise awareness about sexual exploitation, trafficking, and gender equality. By sharing real-life experiences and knowledge, beneficiaries become strong advocates, helping students understand the risks of trafficking, relevant legal protections, and ways to seek help.

The program also highlights the role of duty-bearers, government agencies, and support services such as helplines and local authorities, empowering students with knowledge to protect themselves and their peers.