Trafficking Risk Reduction in Nepal (TRRIN) project launched jointly by International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Nepal government supported more than 200 trafficking victims to regain their economic independence and to integrate them in society over two years.

Prajwal Sharma from IOM today said the project was envisioned to support survivors and potential victims of trafficking to help them regain their economic independence through skill training by corporate houses and through job placement as well.

Sharma said the project has been able to enlist the support of private businesses to help 205 trafficking victims.

He said, “We had targeted income of $100 per month for each participant after the skill development training,” adding, “As per our target, they have been earning $100 every month.”

“Many beneficiaries, supported through business startup and job placement opportunities, have successfully re-integrated into society and are supporting their families with sustainable income,” he added.

He also informed that most of the victims participating in the training were between 18 and 24 years old and had been recommended by NGOs.

He further said one of the key achievements of the project was private sector involvement in the successful economic rehabilitation of survivors and potential victims of trafficking.

The project was launched in March 2010 and will end at the end of this month. The project, financed by IOM Development Fund, partnered with 11 companies to provide training and job placement for participants.

During the project, the government extended legal and infrastructure support and the corporate sector provided training, job placement and startup opportunities.

Seven Non Government Organisations such as Maiti Nepal, Paurakhi, Saathi and others gave psychosocial counseling.

Likewise, IOM was responsible for planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring, he said.

Published on: 18 July 2012 | The Himalayan Times