ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Founded 2006

Sano Paila (A Little Step)

Office of the Secretariat: Mailing Address: Tel: E-mail: Website: Alakhiya Road-5, Birgunj, Nepal P. O. Box 21130, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal 977 51 522203 CDMA: 051 621600 www.facebook.com/sanopaila sanopaila@gmail.com www.sanopaila.org

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Who We Are

Sano Paila (A Little Step) is a member-based, non-governmental, non-partisan organization working in the socially marginalized and impoverished communities of central and eastern Terai regions of Nepal. Named for the idea that it often just takes "a little step" to serve ones community and induce change, the organization was founded by a group of self-motivated and dynamic youths in 2006. Sano Paila undertakes its programs based on whole community approach, by enhancing and promoting the voices of youth, and by inspiring the people to engage in tackling problems being ignored by the government and security sectors with home grown solutions. Since its establishment, Sano Paila has addressed broad issues of social mobilization, community empowerment and local resource mobilization through an extensive network of partners to support health improvement and community development goals. It achieves this through sustainable development practices, rehabilitation and livelihood enhancement, peace building initiatives, and educational programs together with a broad range of local, national and international development partners, NGOs and Government departments. Founding Philosophy It is a true fact that we ourselves hold the key to social reform and are responsible for the overall development of our communities. We are truly devoted to the idea that as the power of spirit rises within, so does the desire to serve our communities. We seek a comprehensive approach towards care for and advancement of the poor and disadvantaged, and acknowledge that the best means to reach our goal is a large heart, an open mind and innovations based on best practices. Mission Statement Sano Paila is primarily focused on improving the economic, health, social, cultural and environmental conditions of the vulnerable and underprivileged communities in rural Nepal, to integrate these communities into the life of the nation, and to enable them to contribute fully to national development. By working collaboratively with culturally diverse groups of people, we aim to identify, include, and build upon a range of key resources, both internal and external to the community, that improve their quality of life, with as much reliance as possible on their own initiative. Not only do our programs achieve a wide variety of specific improvements and increased social capital at the community level, they also build connections among residents to establish positive patterns of individual and community behavior based on mutual responsibility and ownership. Likewise, through ongoing comprehensive effort that strengthens, supports, and provides problem-solving resources, we seek to build and sustain unified, self-reliant and empowered communities in rural Nepal. Sano Paila works in the best interest of the local communities and Nepal as a whole. We mobilize and utilize our expanding grassroots youth network to procure resources and strive for equal benefit in welfare programs and social services provisions, which ensure equal treatment and participation of community residents as well as equitable access to the benefits of resources. Registrations and Affiliations Sano Paila is registered with the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs, District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa, and Ministry of Finance, Inland Tax Office of Birgunj, Parsa.
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We are affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) of Kathmandu and have membership to the District AIDS Coordination Committee (DACC) and NGO Federation (both of Parsa). Registration Details DAO Registration Number/Year 1058 / 7 June, 2007 SWC Affiliation Number/Year 24134 / 31 December, 2007 PAN No, Dept. of Inland Revenue 303004309/ 14 November, 2008 Legal Status Sano Paila has been renewed annually ever since its official registration in 2007. The organization is governed by its Constitution (registered under the provision of the District Administration Office, Parsa); any regulations are promulgated under its bylaws and by the laws of the Government of Nepal and will continue to exist even if the members change. Geographical Spread Over the years, Sano Paila has expanded its work in communities across 4 districts of central and eastern Terai region that are often overlooked by the state. Our activities focus on impoverished communities, especially among certain groups of people such as the poor, the disadvantaged, marginalized ethnic groups, and socially excluded people, where economic, social and health needs are still unmet and development opportunities are severely limited. The Terai region is an important region of Nepal that is geographically distinct from the hills and is home to more than 50 percent of Nepals population. It shares an open, porous border with India and is the backbone of Nepals economy, producing about 59 percent of the nations gross domestic product and about 76 percent of the governments revenue. Despite the fact that the Terai significantly contributes to national growth and development, the region has received little attention and bears a high burden of social, economic, health and environmental problems, including high migration rate and widespread prevalence of diseases like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Likewise, poverty, illiteracy, discrimination, lack of awareness and opportunities are a few of the obstacles to development and stability that exist in the Terai. Sano Paila has its Secretariat and Head Office in Birgunj, Parsa District, a Regional office in Janakpurdham, Dhanusha District, and a Field office in Mahottari District. We have built a social network of over 1,000 youth volunteers throughout central and eastern Tarai districts with the ultimate goal of mobilizing their communities to raise awareness and solve local issues with the home grown solutions. Vision and Primary Issues of Interest A. Community Health Care and Disease(s) Advocacy Issues of Interest Prevention, Control and Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Control and Advocacy of Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria Child and Maternal Health Health Rights (Health for all) and Health Care Services Volunteer Services to Hospitals and Hospital Management
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Health Services Delivery and Infrastructure Mental Health

B. Community Development and Empowerment Issues of Interest Education and Educational Infrastructure Agriculture Local Infrastructure Management and Development Dalit Equality Poverty Alleviation Children deprived of education and Street Children Drought and chronic hunger Rights of persons with disabilities Discrimination and exploitation of vulnerable groups like the marginalized, homeless and Internally Displaced population Childrens Rights Emergencies and Natural Disaster Management Green Projects/Environmental Sustainability Peace Building / Negotiations & Dialogue Access to Justice Access to Democracy Anti-Trafficking (illicit drugs) C. Empowerment of Women Issues of Interest Protection of Womens Rights Worsening Status of Women Commercial Sex Workers Dowry Issues Gender Discrimination Trafficking of Women Economic and Social Empowerment

Our Partners

Sano Paila has developed a strong framework to work in partnership with local government institutions, unions and other independent associations. We proactively involve local government bodies, private institutions and voluntary organizations in planning, designing, implementing and monitoring interventions. All the projects have formed a number of Joint Planning and Monitoring committees involving the government representatives and community people. We have successfully collaborated in the past and continue to work as strong partners with the following local, national and international organizations, institutes and agencies: Local Partners 1. District Administration Office, Parsa 2. District Development Office, Parsa and Dhanusha 3. District Public Health and Health Office and DTLO, Parsa and Dhanusha 4. District AIDS Coordination Committee (DACC), Parsa and Dhanusha 5. Nepal Anti-Tuberculosis Association (NATA), Parsa and Dhanusha Sano Paila (a little step) profile 4

 Likewise, we have successfully conducted network meetings and workshops with Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), DOTS Committees, Health Committees, mothers groups, religious and local leaders, faith healers, inter- and intra-voluntary organizations, farmer groups, teachers, youth associations, and women's groups in the region. From working with farmers and women in smallest villages to top government officials, civil society and security leaders in the district headquarters, we have been utilizing the local infrastructure, capital, human resources and governments local offices for collaborative and productive means. Our greatest strength lies in our ties with the local people. National and International Partners 1. Todays Youth Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal Todays Youth Asia (TYA) is a multi-media and youth organization covering peace, development, educational and security issues. Through its various innovative projects, TYA empowers youths with leadership skills with global, regional, national and rural issues and connects them to the mainstream leadership. TYA aims at the Asian intellectual integration of the eminent future leaders by providing them with a productive common platform to ensure their contribution to democracy and global harmony. 2. Jobs for Peace Program, International Labor Organization (ILO), Nepal Sano Paila was one of the implementing partners of ILO-FAO joint program in 2010 to contribute to national peace building and poverty reduction through engaging youth in productive employment activities and empowerment in Parsa district. 3. Paragon 100, Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE), Hong Kong FYSE is a nonprofit organization pursuing a range of strategies designed to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem which provides a unique blend of resources, networks and funding to a portfolio of carefully selected entrepreneurs who have the potential to significantly address social and environmental challenges. FYSE not only empowers high- potential social entrepreneurs on an individual level, but also builds a holistic entrepreneurial ecosystem that engages key resources and drivers within society and creates sustainable social and cultural impact for social entrepreneurs in society. Their stories inspire millions of people. 4. NYAYA HEALTH, USA-Nepal Nyaya Health is a non-profit, international non-government organization based in the United States, a unique assembly of public health experts and healthcare providers who use their collective expertise to develop long-term, system-level improvements in healthcare delivery in impoverished areas. Their mission is two-fold: 1) To provide free community- Sano Paila (a little step) profile 5

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Narayani Sub-regional Hospital, Birgunj, Parsa Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City Office, Parsa Janakpur Municipality, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha District Police Office, Parsa and Dhanusha Zonal Police Office, Parsa and Dhanusha Nepal Medical Association, Birgunj, Parsa Nepal Chemists and Druggists Association, Birgunj, Parsa Birgunj Rickshaw-Pullers Association, Parsa Birgunj Vegetable Vendors Association, Parsa Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Parsa Community Policing Services Center, Birgunj, Parsa Fulhatta Village Development Community, Mahottari


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based healthcare in rural Nepal that strengthens the public sector; (2) To develop and disseminate effective strategies of health delivery in resource-poor settings throughout the world. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ), University of San Diego, California, USA The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) has been working in Nepal since 2001 in conflict mitigation and post-conflict peace building and has collaborated with Sano Paila as country partner since January 2010. IPJ has been deeply committed to offering its convening powers and specialized programs to current and emerging leaders of Nepal for the past 10 years. Building inclusive relationships, from villages to the capital, and empowering future leaders with skills that give them the capacity to positively engage one another in constructing a healthy Nepal has been the agenda for the IPJ.

Recognition and Awards

Sano Paila has received extensive recognition for its undertakings to reach out thousands of people ignored by the society and government and for making a significant difference in their lives. In the past we have received the following honors, awards and fellowships: 1. Selected as one of Asias 100 Young Entrepreneurs and Social Changemakers Organizations 2009/10 by the Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship and were awarded the annual Paragon Fellowship, a Paragon being a model of excellence for others to aspire. 2. Honored on Nepal Police Day 2010 by Narayani Zonal Police Office for our efforts to stop drug trafficking and production. 3. Featured in Al Jazeera story highlighting Nepals drug trafficking challenges and measures. 4. Sano Pailas founder and executive president, Kanchan Jha, was recently selected as one of Nepals top 50 aspiring youth by ECS Nepal magazine and was a speaker at Worldlink Youth Town Meeting, University of San Diego, California in January 2011. Jha is also a member cum advisor of the Youth Advisory Council of US Embassy Kathmandu. Likewise, our success stories have been featured in national and international media as well as mentioned in international conferences. Copies of media cuttings are attached in the ANNEXES. Current Projects and Activities As a community based organization we are in our professional stage of development and are emerging to become an intermediary organization in the region by building our capacity to work closely with community residents and by expanding our network to increase our social capital. Since our inception in 2006, we have conducted several events and programs, launched several community-based projects and fostered co-ordination and collaboration with government and non-government organizations within the region as well as at the national and international stage. We have been able to generate awareness regarding ownership and sense of belonging in community development and social change among the local residents as well as influence policy makers, state and non-state actors through advocacy programs at the national and international level. It is very encouraging to know that people with medieval income source and small businesses are willing to help Sano Paila (a little step) profile 6

for the cause we believe in, which is very rare in our country, by contributing their time and small but important donations. More than the donation, we are very proud for the fact that we have been able to instill a belief in people that we ourselves hold the key to social reform and are responsible for the overall development of our communities. At present we have 3 community level projects: 1. Action for Addiction Center (focuses on prevention and control of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS); 2. Sano Paila Gharelu Udhyog Parivaar (home-based industry) Program (focuses to generate income for the organization and to provide the socially afflicted-lesser fortunate members of the community-with a financial initiative, encouragement and employment opportunities). 3. Youth Community Services Center (focuses on youth mobilization and community integration using community service and the involvement of youth volunteers as sources of dynamic, positive change). 1. Action for Addiction (AFA) Center Since our inception, we are serving local drug users through Drug Awareness, Rehabilitation and Support Services in the rapidly growing sub-metropolitan city, Birgunj, a strategic location in Nepals Parsa District and near the border with India, where drug trafficking and drug abuse are both very serious problems. Sano Paila is delivering support and rehabilitation services to drug users, including Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) and Injecting Drug Users living with HIV/AIDS (ILHA). The heart of these services is our Action for Addiction (AFA) Center in Birgunj that uses a unique multi- disciplinary approach to provide awareness, counseling, rehabilitation, support and surveillance related to drug abuse and HIV transmission. Building on evidence-based drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation methods with the best new innovative methods, we have combined a unique set of therapeutic and holistic techniques to ensure that each individual's interest are sparked and that they are motivated to engage in their recoveries. We provide comprehensive, innovative and affordable residential treatment and rehabilitation program for individuals suffering with addiction and assist them in adhering to the treatment regimen by guiding each resident through a thorough diagnosis, individualized addiction treatment and aftercare. We encourage people addicted to drugs to enroll in our self-help drug rehabilitation program and become a role model in the community. AFA not only provides a comprehensive drug rehabilitation program, but also disseminates information to prevent and address injecting drug abuse and HIV transmission. Our recovered clients (former drug users), who work as peer educators, provide peer led education and behavior change communication skills to youths at risk. Likewise, AFA programs encourage parents and key influencers of youth to continue their healthy actions to prevent future drug problems. As a community based and supported, former drug users-run project, AFA is uniquely positioned in delivering its services and the group has credibility among local drug users population. As more than half of the funds for operations come from the community itself, our approach is working towards sustainability. Sano Paila (a little step) profile 7

Historical Background On December 15 2007, Sano Paila with the support of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City Office and other local donors launched AFA a role model project encouraging people suffering from drug problems to take the next step in seeking help and undergo rehabilitation. AFA was the first of its kind event in the history of Birgunj and its main objective was to help drug users understand that there still is someone in you that says no to drugs; change is possible, which is also the official slogan of AFA. The aim was to involve Mr. Sadhu Ram Khadgi as our first Role-Model and as the leader of our campaign to combat drug abuse. A press conference was called and Sadhu Ram made an official announcement of his decision to quit drugs and become the first role model of AFA. As part of the project, a temporary camp was built on the main road of the town, with all necessary lodging, food, medical and security arrangements. Khadgi resided at the camp for 60 days and recovered from drugs. We wanted to spread the message that if Khadgi, a heroin user for 26 years could quit drugs and lead a drug-free life, so could other people suffering from drug addiction. Since then, Khadgi has been the pillar of our project and is delivering fellowship and counseling services to individuals affected with drug addiction, and advocating against injecting drug abuse and HIV/AIDS. At present, through AFA, we deliver the following services: a. Fellowship Counseling (FC), Referral for Treatment and residential Self-help rehabilitation services As the provision for counseling, fellowship and rehabilitation support to drug users remain narrow and continue to be inadequate in Birgunj and its surrounding districts, AFA is providing these services to drug users, mainly IDUs and ILHAs. The AFA center offers free fellowship counseling to individuals addicted to drugs to guide them through a series of self-diagnosis and self-help therapies and then refers to an individualized drug addiction treatment program. AFA self-help and fellowship programs are based on a simple set of ideas and steps. They are suggestions rather than a set of rules that encourage people suffering from drug problems to find their own personal recovery, the one that is the most meaningful and practical. We connect people who are using drugs to recovered clients/role models who lead newcomers through a personalized one-on-one study that helps determine the basis and foundation of an individualized recovery steps. Recovered clients/role models, who work as Fellowship Counselors, provide one to one counseling to ensure maximum moral support and a comfortable environment. After recovery, residents (clients) join the AFA recovery group and enroll in the day-care program for at least a month at the center. So far 65 of our clients have undergone AFAs self-help drug treatment and rehabilitation. b. Basic Medical Care The AFA Community Clinic primarily focuses on the initial management of local and systemic complications of drug use and then referral to drug addiction treatment programs. The primary mission of the clinic is to provide primary health care to drug users and assist them in receiving appropriate medical care without prejudice and free of charge. In this endeavor, Sano Paila has coordinated with the District Health Office, Parsa and Narayani Sub-Regional government hospital, Birgunj and other private health care providers to ensure that AFA clients receive further consultations and treatment for infectious disease and other medical support, including treatment and care for TB, HIV infection and AIDS. We also provide field-based services that include free mobile-health camps for IDUs/ILHAs. Sano Paila (a little step) profile 8

c. Harm reduction and Peer led intervention programs AFA harm reduction programs deliver outreach services to IDUs/ILHAs in their own community and operate in a variety of settings, including storefronts, sidewalk tables, health clinics, and places where IDUs gather. The key activities under this program are: I. Education about safe injecting and prevention of HIV/AIDS II. Access to sterile syringes and promoting use of sterile equipment (Syringe Exchange Program) III. Peer Led Intervention Program IV. Volunteer Training and Recruitment d. Enhancing community awareness, participation and advocacy AFA has conducted various interaction programs to raise awareness and build partnership with different sectors of the community, especially risk groups, key influencers and policy makers, and has encouraged discussions on issues of drug abuse and IDU-related HIV transmission. Our role models and recovered clients share their personal experience(s) and openly interact with participants. The Media and Information team has produced a documentary -Fortunate Drug users? which is a unique presentation covering real stories that reflect the injecting drug abuse scenario in Birgunj and its cross border area/s and encourages viewers to take a little step in building drug-free communities. A summary of experience under AFA project is attached in ANNEX I. 2. Sano Paila Gharelu Udhyog Parivaar (home-based industry) Program (SP-GUP) SP-GUP is a community oriented, home-based industry program based in Birgunj and established by concerned members of the society and operated by Sano Paila. The idea behind this program is to provide the socially afflicted-lesser fortunate members of the community with a financial initiative, encouragement and employment opportunities that may enhance their standard of living. It also focuses on promoting income schemes to generate funds with an objective of launching welfare programs and activities through civic engagement. The program works at developing home-based industry, so that recovered clients of AFA and drug users families, especially spouses have ways to support themselves. Besides them, disadvantaged and poor women are given priority. Currently, SP-GUP operates a candle factory, incense sticks factory and a spice packaging plant to come soon. The Office of the Finance Committee has launched a promotion campaign Im involved, which encourages individuals to contribute not as donors instead as lenders. The amount borrowed from lenders is paid back within a year without interest. The main objective of the campaign is to collect investment capital that will help us create more units and provide more employment. Sano Paila (a little step) profile 9

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Youth Community Services Center (YCSC)

Youth Community Services Centre is a forum of Sano Paila to facilitate connections between the youth and the community, providing a credible, effective, rewarding avenue for youth community service and the development of youth potential. By organizing, empowering, facilitating, and supporting youth volunteer community service, the social and economic conditions of at-risk youth and their communities are improved. The key focus of the YCSC is to improve the social and economic conditions of at-risk youth, and as a result, the community; to mobilize the local resources in a more effective manner through youth volunteer awareness, training, and community service activities; and to create a forum for community integration and action. Currently, YCSC is in its initial phase of establishment and targets young people of age bracket (15- 29), who directly benefit from the project with immediate and sustained attention paid to those who are in vulnerable situations and environments in Parsa, Bara, Dhanusha and Mahottari districts. YCSC promotes youth involvement by offering opportunities for experiential learning; for effective community service; for process-oriented approaches to self and community development; a social outlet for personal growth and socializing; and considers the free time, energy, drive, and frustration of local youths to be resources rather than obstacles. YCSC provides a platform for youths to help them develop personal/interpersonal skills, personal well being, cognitive and vocational skills, and become productive, contributing members of society. The following activities are the principal components of YCSC: a. Development and mobilization of the youth volunteers b. Skill development training c. Community-based activity programs d. Coordination and communication programs e. Social/Mass Campaign Programs For the development of the youth and their community the YCSC integrates and bridges the gaps, and transforms youth energy into windows of dynamic enterprise and growth: education and social activities, including employment, are achieved. Specifically targeted are the information gap, education gap, and generation gap that exist between youth and society. Interconnections, collaborations, and positive changes are made through the forum, youth club, information center, social activities, seminars, mentorships, advocacy, peer-education, and awareness programs. Over the years, we have developed a strong network of over 1000 Local Youth Volunteers (LYVs) who are mobilized at the grassroots-level to disseminate information on drug issues, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, and peace initiatives among other youths in the community. In the future, key systems of families, informal networks, primary supports, schools, and social service agencies will be established to provide operationally supplemental avenues for the joint operations of Sano Paila, youth clubs and numerous community agencies through YCSC. The following are the major ongoing activities of the YCSC: Sano Paila (a little step) profile 10

a) Youth Awareness and Communication Program (YACP) Since January 2010, Sano Paila in partnership with Todays Youth Asia and under the mentorship of JBK Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego has established a grassroots initiative Youth Awareness and Communication Program that provides a solid platform for disadvantaged youths to enhance their life and communication skills and contribute to youth empowerment at the community-level. YACP currently offers the following trainings and participatory workshops to youths belonging to vulnerable communities in Parsa, Bara, Dhanusha and Mahottari districts: I) Behavior Change Communication and Peer-led Education programs II) Leadership Development and Introductory Media trainings III) Planning, Dialogue and Negotiation skills Through YACP, we orient and train individuals as Local Youth Volunteers who then work as peer educators and outreach workers in awareness raising activities in their communities as well as at the school level. This program also encourages youth to discuss and communicate their views on critical issues and provides opportunities for the youth to articulate their aspirations and perspectives peacefully and through proper and right attitude. Likewise, by encouraging youth to discuss their views on critical issues, they learn of the similarities of their objectives instead of assuming that there are radical and insurmountable differences among them. By including the participation of different youth organizations and associations, youth journalists and activists on the programs, we offer the opportunity to interconnect youths with other various youth organizations and expose the participants to different perspectives on pertinent issues. A summary of the past activities under YCSC project is attached in Annex II.

Completed Projects, Programs and Activities 1.

Birgunj Outcry Birgunj Outcry was an interactive event designed to identify, hear, and understand the emerging political, social and economic outcry of the leaders, diversified public groups along with government, pro-government and non-government officials at the time when the district was witnessing political turmoil (Madhes Revolution) and community tension. The event was dedicated to the idea that love, peace, mercy and justice should dwell at the forefront of our social and political landscape. Date of Activity: 23 March, 2007 Participants: 200 District leaders from 7 major political parties were the speakers and a total of 200 people representing political groups, civil society, women groups, youth associations and individuals from vulnerable communities and marginalized ethnic groups participated in the program and voiced their opinions and thoughts. 11

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Coordination of SAARC TB and HIV/AIDS (STC) Center Partnership Programs Under the Public Awareness, Advocacy and Partnership programs in Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS control of STC, National Tuberculosis Center (NTC) and District Health Office (DHO), Sano Paila successfully coordinated the following partnership programs for STC, NTC and DHO in Parsa and Bara districts: a. SAARC Partnership Program with Industries on TB and HIV/AIDS Control and Prevention, Bara, Nepal Date of Activity: December 26, 2006 Venue: Necon K.B. Private Limited, Parsa and K.B. Sam industries, Bara 700 (650 workers and 50 officers) Participants:

b. SAARC Partnership Program with Medical Colleges on TB and HIV/AIDS Control and Prevention, Parsa, Nepal Date of Activity: October 23, 2007 Venue: Participants: National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa 250 (200 medical students and 50 faculty members participated in the program) Besides coordinating the event, Sano Paila presented a photo documentary about women in the age of AIDS focusing especially on Female Sex Workers (FSWs) and how they contribute to the pandemic in cross border towns like Birgunj. The photo documentary also captured opinions of FSWs and voiced their say.

c. SAARC Partnership building with Voluntary organizations (NGOs/INGOs) in border areas, Parsa, Nepal Date of Activity: January 14, 2008 Venue: Participants:

Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industries Auditorium, Parsa 150 representatives from different voluntary organizations in Parsa, Bara, Makwanpur, Raxaul (India) participated in the program.

3. Nepals Political Study Tour of American Council of Young Political Leaders, March 23, 2010 The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) team visited Janakpurdham, an ancient cultural and heritage town in Dhanusha district. The team met H.E. First President of Republic Nepal Dr Ram Baran Yadav at his home village, Sapahi, Dhanusha. The visiting young American leaders interacted with a diverse group of people ranging from local farmers to government, teachers, youth leaders and social activists. Despite the tensions and protests (strikes) during that time, the local residents welcomed the visiting guests. The trip was organized by Today's Youth Asia and was coordinated by Sano Paila.
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Sano Paila premiered its Get Involved documentary and officially announced its first project Action for Addiction.

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4. Campaigns against Drugs Cultivation and Drug Trafficking in Tarai Parsa District is connected to India by an open, chaotic border crossing in Birgunj, which is not only popular for its industries and commercial trade activities but also infamously known as the district with the largest drug problem in the country. Birgunj is an important participant in the drug trade that traffics marijuana and opium both domestically and internationally. Nepals recent political transition from monarchy to a republic has left an unstable political, economic and social system in its wake, a reality that has compounded the nations drug problems. In the villages of Parsa, people live with little economic or physical security, and seemingly no agricultural alternatives and options. In such circumstances, the farmers of Parsa began to view drug production as a much more lucrative field than food production. Even though farmers only earn a small fraction of the finished products selling price, many growers switched to opium and/or marijuana in order to make a better living. As part of Sano Pailas continued effort and focused steps against drug abuse, we launched a youth-run campaign to advocate against marijuana and opium poppy cultivation as well as drugs trafficking in the region. In 2009, according to police and media reports, the Parsa District alone was estimated to have 60 percent of its agricultural land area under drugs cultivation. Since July 2010, we have dedicated our efforts to regain the district as a drug-free zone by partnering with all sectors of the community and by emphasizing directly on uprooting the problem and exploring alternatives. In this endeavor, we coordinated with the Parsa District Police Office, Parsa District Administration Office, Border Armed Police Force Birgunj and Community Services Center Birgunj with a goal to decrease drug production by using direct, personal appeals to the farmers. The youth involved in this campaign have done what the police dared not to do. The police had not been willing to risk this encounter alone, and the central government was largely ignoring the issue. Over the course of the campaign, we reached out to over 500 farmers and their families in more than 40 villages of Parsa district confronting them to explain the adverse effects their crops have on the community and attempted to convince them to cease drug production. During the interactive sessions, village leaders, police authorities, government officials, media representatives and Sano Paila members mentioned about alternatives than drug farming and talked about drug issues reflecting on how the youth from villages who migrate to cities for education and jobs are more vulnerable to drug addiction. Sano Pailas role models (recovered drug users) shared their personal experiences and stories about how they got addicted to drugs and how it had ruined their lives. Also, the Chief District Officer (CDO), on the other hand, informed about the existing laws against drugs cultivation and publicly expressed his commitment to effectively implement these laws and prosecute farmers growing narcotics. The chief of police vowed to monitor his men and guaranteed that no protection money would be raised and bribery will not be tolerated. Geographical Spread of the Campaign and Timeline The following villages were the major focus zones during the campaign: a. Suwarnapur, Mahedvpatti, Seduwa, Shankarsariya, Gadee, Pateruwa-Sugauli, Jeetpur, Sonbarsha, Pidariyaguthi (July 27, 2010) b. Bijbaniya, Jagarnathpur, Nichuta, Auraha, Bikrampur, Masiyani, Jankai Tola, Langadi, Dhobni (July 31, 2010) Sano Paila (a little step) profile 13

 The results of the campaign have been positive, with drug farming currently at an all time low. According to recent media and police reports, there has been over 90 percent reduction in land area under illicit crops, once home to the country's largest nucleus of drugs cultivation. The majority of the farmers have stopped using their land to grown narcotics and have significantly curtailed drug cultivation. Currently, we are working together with farmer groups to explore long-term alternatives and create sustainable livelihood programs in order to prevent them from switching back to illicit crops. 5. ILO-FAO Jobs for Peace Program, Youth Empowerment Fund, Birgunj, Parsa Project Duration: October 2010 January 2011 Funded by the International Labour Organization under Jobs for Peace program, Youth Empowerment Fund Parsa, Sano Paila undertook the project Raising Awareness on HIV/AIDS and Drug abuse and Building Leadership. The objective of the program was to contribute to youth empowerment with special emphasis on dialogue and mutual understanding for peace building in the Terai. The focus was to orient and train 38 (19 male and 19 female) individuals as Local Youth Volunteers (LYV) on Peers education and leadership development sector who then mobilized themselves in awareness raising activity at community level as well as at school level. LYVs were further encouraged and empowered to interact with district officials to demonstrate increased understanding of services. Altogether 30 orientation campaigns, 10 street dramas on HIV/AIDS and Drug abuse and one Mass Awareness rally to mark World AIDS Day 2010 were conducted targeting over 1000 relevant young women and men, beneficiaries of Farmers Field Schools, Junior Farmers Field Life Schools and skills training of the Jobs for Peace program. Other beneficiaries were disadvantaged and common youths of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City. During the orientation campaigns trained LYVs informed beneficiaries and general public of over 14 VDCs about the use of condoms and other issues related with HIV/AIDS and drug abuse.
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c. Shreepur Panchgawa, Sakhuwa Parsauni, Bagahi, Pacchrukhi, Gamhariya, Basdilwa, Bagwana, Mudali, Dryport. Inaruwa (August 10, 2010) d. Mahuwan, Bairiya, Vauratar, Padmol Gomahariya, Nakardaha, Ramnagari, Bisrampur (August 20, 2010) e. Biruwaguthi, Belwa, Madhuwan Mathaul, Bahuri-Pidari, Udaypur Ghurmi (September 2, 2010) f. Parshurampur, Gamhariya, Panchrukhi, Tulsibarwa, Dhaubani (September 4, 2010) g. Bageshwari Titrauna, Rkuliya, Mudli, Jaymangalpur (December 4, 2010)

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The orientation campaign, street dramas and World AIDS Day Rally provided the opportunity to bring diverse range of voices including recovered drug users, individuals, communities and political leaders together to raise awareness for HIV and get people talking. Alongside, leadership development and mass communication training offered to LYVs enhanced their life and communication skills and encouraged them to discuss and communicate their views on critical issues and articulate their aspirations and perspectives peacefully.
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Selection of 38 LYVs at ward level of Birgunj SubMetropolitan City Orientation to 38 LYVs and 19 existing Volunteers of Sano Paila Street Dramas on HIV/AIDS Mass Awareness Rally on World AIDS Day ToT on Peer led intervention program to LYV on Drug Abuse, HIV and AIDS Leadership and skill development training to LYV focusing on mass communication and mass mobilization Community Level Orientation Programme on HIV/AIDS

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6. Community Sensitization Program on Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, March 18, Birgunj, Parsa Sano Paila, in partnership with Himalayan Social Welfare Organization and District Public Health Office, Parsa, organized a community meeting with government officials, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, political leaders and media to draw attention towards social issues related to TB and HIV/AIDS. The participants were informed about the preventive programs and measures that could be applied in the community. Stakeholders from different sectors participated in the program.
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7. Commemoration of World TB Day 2011 Sano Paila, in partnership with Himalayan Social Welfare Organization, District Public Health Office, Parsa, and NATA Parsa, commemorated World TB Day 2011 on March 4. An awareness walk rally was organized to call for cooperation from people of all walks of life to join efforts and take action for TB prevention, treatment and control. Around 500 individuals, ranging from students to political leaders to businessmen to common people took part in the rally. 8. Street Dramas on TB & HIV/AIDS, March 20- April 10, 2011 In partnership with Himalayan Social Welfare Organization, Sano Paila undertook the short-term project Raising Awareness on TB and HIV/AIDS through street dramas. 11 Street dramas were performed contributing to raise awareness level on TB and HIV/AIDS in vulnerable communities of Parsa District. An 11-member youth group that was engaged to perform the street dramas reached out to over 1000 relevant members residing in vulnerable communities including Madhesi, Dalit, Tharu, Muslim and migrant workers in Birgunj. Other beneficiaries were relevant young men and women of the Sub-metropolitan area. Structure and Governance Sano Paila has acquired all registrations and affiliations as required by the laws of the Government of Nepal. The organization is governed by its constitution namely as the Constitution and Bylaws of Sano Paila (a little step). This document is registered at the District Administration Office, Parsa under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal and approved by the Chief District Officer. The governing and structural organs of Sano Paila are: a) The Plenary Meeting/General Assembly. b) Founding Committee. c) The Governing Board (Executive Committee and Advisory Board). d) The Auditor. The Executive Committee, from time to time and as deemed necessary, creates necessary working and standing committees that includes the members of the Organization and community residents. These committees are under the supervision of the Executive President. The organizational chart of Sano Paila is attached in ANNEX IV. A few vacant posts illustrated in the chart will be filled as Sano Paila grows and acquire more resources in the future. a) Plenary Meeting (PM)/ General Assembly (GA) The Plenary Meeting/General Assembly is the supreme body of Sano Paila and is formed by the members as well as the Annual Meeting of the members. It meets on ordinary session during the last term of the year, and on extra-ordinary sessions on the summon of the Executive Committee or at least one-third (1/3) of the active members. The recent Plenary Meeting was held on May 14, 2011. The Plenary Meeting elects and appoints, suspend and dismiss members of the Executive Committee through the General Plenary Elections held every three years at the Plenary Meeting. The Annual Meeting approves the project of the years program of activities of the Organization and the three-yearly program as well as the budget, including the amount of
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budgeted compulsory and voluntary contributions, of the accounts and Governing Boards annual report. It adopts financial procedures and systems relevant to the needs of Sano Paila and amends the bylaws and general policies of the organization. Likewise, it appoints the Auditor as per the recommendation of the Executive Committee and establishes regional and interest groups that contribute to the mission of Sano Paila. We have a diversified assembly of members living in the Terai, Kathmandu and outside Nepal. And at present, there are altogether 50(36 Male 14 Female) members that form the Plenary Meeting. Founding Committee The Founding Committee is comprised of founders representing those individuals who early on subscribed to the ideals and vision of the organization as set forth in the Constitution of Sano Paila and joined as members prior to December 9, 2006 in order to help ensure a solid start for the organization. They have paid all expenses incurred in getting up and registering the Organization, bearing the highest degree of seniority and superiority in the Organization and the title of Founder remains permanent and non-amendable to the individual. The Founding Committee is responsible for advising and guiding the conduct and affairs of the Sano Paila in furtherance of the safe and sound operation of the Organization and remains reasonably informed of the condition, activities, and operations of Sano Paila. The Committee affirmatively investigates questionable practices or uncertainties regarding operations by questioning the Executive Committee and management, and actively participates in information gathering. The Founding Committee exercises all such powers entrusted to it by the Constitution of Sano Paila and requires that adequate policies and procedures are in place to assure its oversight of matters including the responsiveness of Executive Committee in providing accurate and timely reports to the Governing Board and in addressing the supervisory concerns of Plenary Meetings in a timely and appropriate manner. The Governing Board (Executive Committee and Advisory Board) The Governing Board is the ruling council charged with the governance, management, administration and strategic planning of the Organization, consisting of the Executive Committee (Executive Branch) and the Advisory Board. The Board oversees matters concerning the functioning of Sano Paila towards fulfilling its mission and vision and even directs the implementation of programs and policies. It meets twice a year and proposes the Plenary Meeting appropriate policies positions and decisions that is to be adopted by Sano Paila and that is in the organizations best interest. I) Executive Committee (EC) The Executive Committee is the executive branch of Sano Paila, consisting of 15 Executive Members appointed through General Plenary Elections for a term of three years. The Executive President elected and appointed at the Plenary Meeting leads the Executive Committee. The incumbent members of the Executive Committee were elected and appointed at the Plenary Meeting in May 2011.

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The Committee manages the businesses and affairs of Sano Paila and possesses the ability to direct the overall performance, management, administration and functioning of the Organization. The Executive members meet at least once a month or more often as needed. Specifically, the Executive Committee executes Sano Pailas work to accomplish the objectives Sano Paila (a little step) profile 17

The name list of Executive Committee, Advisory Board and the staff is attached in ANNEX III. Performance Management and Accountability

and organizes ongoing management, and holds all the powers of the activity, which constitutes the organizations corporate objective as per the Constitution and Bylaws. The Constitution of Sano Paila vests the executive power in the Executive Committee and charges all the powers of decision-making and representation, alongside the responsibility of appointing staff and members. To ensure proper involvement and participation of the Executive Members for development and utilization of human and financial resources of Sano Paila and its mission, the Executive Committee is further divided into sub-committees such as: a) Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee chaired by the Executive Vice President-Elect is responsible for nominating new members and tabling it to the Executive Committee for approval of membership. b) Finance Committee The Finance Committee chaired by the Executive Treasurer works for the management of financial administration of Sano Paila. It oversees the integrity of accounting and financial reporting systems, including independent audits and systems of internal control and the engagement of external auditors. II) Advisory Board The Advisory Board is the advisory branch of Sano Paila, consisting of members who are knowledgeable in the areas of social work, finance, accounting, risk management, public policy and relations, fundraising, and other relevant areas useful to the Organization. The Executive Committee on a nomination basis appoints Advisory Board members for a term of 2 years. Besides, there is a Community Advisory Board in each district including community members, activists from diverse groups and/or professionals, to provide community inputs into Sano Pailas activities and local procedures. The Advisory Board members are independent, committed to social work and are free of any professional relationship with Sano Paila or its management. The Advisory Board helps, suggests advice, coordinates and guides the Executive Committee in formulating appropriate policies, administrative guidelines and fundraising tools.

Sano Paila has developed robust performance management mechanisms to ensure optimum use of its resources as well as donor funds. Using a comprehensive Management Information System (designed in consultation with partners) as the platform for assessing the performance of development programs and their impact on the poor, Sano Paila can provide regular information on all aspects of performance of the activities implemented in marginalized and deprived communities. This systematic monitoring platform is complemented by routine field visits by Sano Paila Executive Members, technical experts on Advisory Board, and volunteers and/or staff from partner organizations to validate and verify program performance against objectives. Sano Paila (a little step) profile 18

Sano Paila demonstrates strong internal financial management systems, ensuring the accountability of the funds we receive. Sano Paila consults with its partners to support its members, volunteers and project staff by providing trainings on accrual based accounting systems. In turn, project staff is required to produce six monthly financial statements and forecasts to the Office of the Finance Committee in order to receive the next financial installment. Throughout the project period financial probity is checked and support and training (in coordination with our partners) are given where necessary. Income and Funds The funds of Sano Paila consist of compulsory and voluntary contributions from its members and contributions in the form of grants, gifts and other benefits including those from local, national and international donors or donor agencies and also those from local, national or international government. The income and property of Sano Paila, whenever derived, is applied solely for the promotion of its objectives and mission or for the project and/or event awarded and no portion thereof is paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever by way of profit, to the members. Members of Sano Paila provide support, technical expertise, daily governance and management but do not receive any financial compensation for their work as members. Our grants do not fund the salaries or any other expenses for members and expatriate volunteers; rather, 100% of our grant funding goes towards the salaries of Nepali (local) paid staff, employment assistance program of our core projects, supplies, awareness campaigns and other office, field and training costs. This is part of the organizational philosophy of Sano Paila, in that donors fund should stay within the community and be directed at building local infrastructure and skills. Sano Paila is exempted from income taxation on moneys or other items of value received from donors or governmental organs (by grant or contract). To encourage philanthropy and good citizenship, donations of individuals and business entities to Sano Paila is entitled to reasonably generous income tax benefits as provided by the laws of the Government of Nepal. Financial Sustainability Sano Paila engages in legally acceptable and culturally appropriate fundraising activities, including door-to-door, telephone, direct mail, television, etc., campaigns, lotteries, raffles, and other fundraising events. Lotteries, charity balls and shows, auctions, and other occasional activities are conducted primarily for fundraising purposes and are not economic or commercial activities. Sano Paila under the subject of Government laws and in accordance with its vision engages in lawful economic, business, or commercial activities, and operates income generation programs (such as home-based industry), as thought fit, solely with the objectives to raise the living standard of the low- income neighborhood residents of the community and to enhance the overall development and financial capacity of the organization. Procurement Sano Paila has its own preferential procurement policy and an internal control system (Logistics and Procurement) for the supplying of goods and services in a transparent manner. The Finance Committee, in coordination with the Logistics and Procurement Division, follows certain standard
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practices, principles of transparency, open competition and competitive bidding based on equal terms to all potential suppliers/contractors to avoid any conflict of interest. It further ensures that purchases made do not exceed the budget provided and purchased goods and services conform to the quantity and prices specified in the order. The first criterion in choosing a supplier is the lowest bid. However, if a supplier does not provide the required level of service or an adequate guarantee, then other criteria is also considered by specifying in the purchase file the reasons the lowest bid was not chosen. For minor purchases of less than NPR 5,000 (US$ 70) total value, subject to proper approval and authorization, a formal purchase order is not required. For purchases under NPR 25,000 (US$357), a price survey by telephone of two suppliers is sufficient for determining the supplier. Purchases exceeding NPR 25,000 (US$357) total value should be requested, using a Procurement Request form, from the Logistics and Procurement division who issues an official Purchase Order on letterhead paper. Sano Paila needs sealed quotations/invoices from three local suppliers for comparisons of price and quality of the goods. The purchase file is required to contain all the documents pertaining to each transaction, i.e. the purchase requisition, quotations, contact information of suppliers, purchase contracts or orders, invoices, delivery slips and any other pertinent documents. Employees or members making purchases as part of the project activity or organizational work follow the following mechanisms: a) Requisition form the employee/member requesting a purchase fills this form, has it approved by the Administrative Director or the Office of the Secretariat and sends it to finance division. b) Order form the Finance Committee issues the order form, after the Administrative Director or Secretariat Member signs it. The Finance Committee will make the purchase successful on the basis of the order form. c) Delivery slip After the purchase has been made, a delivery slip is issued by the Finance Committee for the supplier, who will sign it and give it back to the Finance Committee.
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ANNEX I The following table details some specific past activities and programs conducted, apart from the core services delivered through the Action for Addiction project: A. Building Partnership Programs in Birgunj for Control and Prevention of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS Primary Objective: To raise awareness and build partnerships with different sectors of the community, especially high risk groups, key influencers, and policy makers, and encourage discussions on issues of drug abuse and IDU-related HIV transmission in the community. I) With Medical and Paramedical Institutions II) With schools and colleges Name of Institution and Address No # of Date Remarks Beneficiaries All female participants i) Birgunj Nursing Campus, Birta-4, 65 March 3, Parsa 2008 All female participants ii) The HImal Institute of Health 80 May 10, Sciences, Parsa 2008 All female participants iii) National Medical College, School of 55 June 19, Nursing 2008 iv) Divine Institute of Health Sciences, 45 August 9, All male participants Chapkaiya, Parsa 2008 Zonal Police Chief, SSP Tapendra v) National Medical College, School of 210 January Dhwaj Hamal attended the Medicine (70 Female) 10, 2009 program as Chief Guest (140 Male) President of Hospital vi) Nepal Medical Association, Birgunj, 52 March 3, Development Board, Mr. Sattar Parsa (12 female) 2010 Mansuri was the Chief Guest (40 Male) vii) Nepal Chemists and Druggists 65 March 17, All male participants Association, Parsa 2010 viii) Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School, 65 September 30 female and 30 male students from Grade 8, 9 and 10 Birgunj 13, 2008 40 female and 70 male students ix) Birgunj Public College 110 April 12, of Bachelors. District Police Chief 2009
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Awareness Campaigns and Mass Rally i) Commemorations of World AIDS Day, December 1 Sano Paila through its AFA project and in coordination with District AIDS Coordination Committee and other community partners has been observing and marking World AIDS Day since 2007. Several programs and activities are part of the commemoration to World AIDS Day on December 1. The main objective of these activities are to call for cooperation from people of all walks of life to join efforts, take action and ensure that human rights are protected and local 21

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targets for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care are met. It is an opportunity to bring individuals, communities and political leaders together to raise awareness for HIV and get people talking. Summary of Activities on World AIDS Day Year Major Activities # No of Remarks Beneficiaries 2007 I) Awareness Walk Rally displaying placards 350 The major attraction was and banners with the World AIDS Day the children group leading slogan and 200 t-shirts were distributed to the rally with the banner drug users and at-risk groups. that said Stop AIDS, Keep the promise: Leadership 2008 I) Awareness Walk Rally with placards and Around 800 Major slogan: Taking banners. 150 t-shirts were distributed to Drugs can lead to members of vulnerable communities HIV/AIDS. Think! II) AIDS Awareness Musical Event (musical concert) 2009 I) Awareness Walk Rally. 150 t-shirts were 1000 + Increased youth- distributed to youth groups. participation and lakhe cultural dance was also a II) AIDS Awareness Musical Event (Musical part of the rally Concert) 2010 I) Awareness Walk Rally. 150 t-shirts were 1000 + Along with the universal distributed to at-risk groups and daily AIDS slogan, we had our wageworkers. own slogan as well: Protect your love, wear a II) AIDS Awareness Musical Event (Musical condom. Concert) III) Observation of Global Lights for Rights Campaign ii) Commemorations of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-26 June Summary of Activities Year Major Activities # No of Remarks Beneficiaries 2008 I) Drugs Awareness Rally displaying anti-drugs 300 8 year old boy leading messages and slogans in different languages the rally and staged by diverse groups along with a lakhe displaying the slogan cultural dance. 150 T-shirts were distributed to drugs = death was current and recovered drug users. the major attraction. II) Inter-school Speech Competition was organized in which 20 students representing 10 100 school schools participated. The theme was what roles children and
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can students play in building a drug-free community. Drugs Awareness Rally with the slogan Together we can make a difference-Get Involved. 200 t-shirts were distributed to youth and families of at-risk groups.

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iii) Hope- Drug Awareness and Action Week 2010, June 26-July 2 Since 2010, to mark 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Sano Paila, Parsa District Police Office and Todays Youth Asia along with other community partners organizes Drug Awareness and Action Week (DAW). The goal of this campaign is to facilitate a positive community response that not only meets the essential need to address social problems related to drug abuse but also disseminates information and raises community awareness to prevent illegal drug use and stop illicit trafficking. DAW is an annual initiative, providing individuals, organizations, and community residents with the opportunity to promote awareness of drug abuse and its related harm. The campaign provides a platform to diverse range of voices including recovered users, non-government organizations, community groups, youth groups, law enforcement, the education sector, and the media to speak out about drug-related issues. The campaign also highlights and recognizes the achievements of the dedicated individuals of our AFA project and others who work within this sector to reduce drug-related harm. The following were the major program components of DAW 2010: I. Opening Ceremony and Awareness Walk Rally- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Saturday, June 26, 2010. II. Sports against Drugs Day - Sunday, June 27, 2010 III. Drug Abuse Information Day; Street plays, Outreach Information Services to at-risk youths Monday, June 28, 2010 IV. Partnership Building Programs with Media, Police, Lawyers, Political Leaders and Voluntary Organizations Tuesday, June 29, 2010 V. Recovery Day and Candlelight Memorial Evening Wednesday, June 30, 2010 VI. Partnership Building Programs with Students, Youth Groups, Teachers, Parents and Key Influencers of Youth - Thursday, July 01, 2010 VII. get high on MUSIC not on DRUGS-Drug Awareness Musical Night / closing ceremony of DAW 2010 Friday, July 02, 2010 23

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problems and needs, diagnosis of what might be done, generate the ideas and approaches that might help solve the problems, and prepare action plans. 40 young leaders representing diverse groups in Central Tarai benefited from the one-day program.

Specifically, the participants focused on developing an organized thinking model to assist them with planning and organizing in a systematic manner for future community programs, and spent time discussing communication skills, concluding the day with a simulated press conference to prepare the participants for future media outreach. The facilitators of the program were Dr. Dee Aker (Deputy Director of IPJ), Chris Groth (Program Officer, IPJ) and Kanchan Jha (Founder and Executive President, Sano Paila). D. Finding Common Ground Building Whole Communities -A Participatory Program for Birgunj Leaders Sano Paila in partnership with JBK Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego, and Today's Youth Asia conducted a oneday workshop with Birgunj leaders on May 3, 2011 to help them learn new techniques and teach others in their community. The program introduced participants to methods and approaches that they could share in their communities for open dialogue among different stakeholders who must come together to nurture a safe and healthy democracy. The program aimed to provide citizens to stand instrumental in modeling a path to peace, rights, inclusion and justice to create a safe and just Nepal.

E. Annual May Day Program (2010 and 2011) Every year Sano Paila through YCSC marks the International Labor Day on May 1 with the support of various financial firms in Birgunj and other community partners by organizing free health camp staffed by local doctors and nurses who volunteer their time; no-cost medications; the distribution of drinking juice (sarbat and lime water) to members of the community; and an information campaign, including a street-drama performance by our youth volunteers, designed to increase community awareness about the dangers of TB and HIV/AIDS.

Representatives from local government offices, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, civil society leaders, including leaders from marginalized ethnic communities, journalists, lawyers and farmers participated in the workshop. The facilitators were Dr. Dee Aker (Deputy Director of IPJ) and Chris Groth (Program Officer, IPJ).

F. Hospital Volunteer Services Local Youth Volunteers of YCSC regularly assist poor and homeless patients at Government hospitals in accessing health care and help them receive appropriate treatment without prejudice and free of charge, including no-cost medications. Also, a full-day hospital cleaning program is conducted every month where young volunteers clean the floors, walls of the general wards, and the premises of the hospital. Likewise, through the Safe Needle Disposal Program, (started in 2008), puncture-resistant, leak-proof syringe/needle disposal boxes are regularly distributed to hospitals, clinics pharmacies, including government hospitals and are collected 4 times a week by our volunteers. After collection from located sites, the needles and other sharps are heated to sterilize them and then grounded up and discarded at specially permitted landfills.
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ANNEX III Name list of Founders, Executive Members and members of Advisory Board (CVs made available upon request) !) Founding Committee
SN 1 Designation Founding President Name Mr. Kanchan Jha Age Education 27 Dual Bachelors (Public Health & Economics) 27 Bachelors (Pharmacy) 29 26 27 33 33 44 Profession Journalist/Entrepreneur

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Committee Coordinator Mr. Prashant Dhungel Founder Founder Founding Advisor Founding Advisor Founding Advisor Mr. Vikrant Nepal Mr. Deepak Shrestha Dr. Rakesh Jha Mr. Arbind Singh Mr. Sunil Jha

Pharmacist/Production Manager in a pharmaceutical company Bachelors (Administration) Sales Manager in a private company Bachelors (Finance) Bank employee Bachelors (Finance) Accountant in a construction company M.D. (Internal Medicine) Resident at Wuhan University, China Bachelors (Law) Teacher at Govt. School Bachelors (Engineering) Construction Company Owner

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SN 1 Designation Executive President Name /Mobile Mr. Kanchan Jha (9851106548) Mr. Mahesh Upadhya (9841191305) Ms. Santoshi Rana Magar (9845268767) Mr. Subir Ghosh (9845035742) Mr. Md. Sabir Ansari (9804223831) Mr. Europe Raj Fago (9815241262) Mr. Deepak Shrestha (9807179919) Ms. Sanju Rana (9808489710) Ms. Neha Paudel (9845059085) Mr. Ram Babu Singh (9855023669) Mr. Sadhu Ram Khadgi (9807241625) Mr. Sunil Man Pradhan (9845041771) Ms. Rina Nepali (9845032703) Ms. Priti Raut (9845030683) Mr. Momtaj Ray Bhant (9807123143) Age 27 Education Dual Bachelors (Public Health & Economics) Bachelors (Pharmacy) Masters (Business Studies) Bachelors (Administration) Masters (Rural Development) Bachelors (Finance) Bachelors (Finance) Masters (Business) Bachelors (finance) Bachelors (Administration) SLC SLC Bachelors (Health Education) Bachelors (Administration) Bachelors (Administration) Profession Journalist/ Entrepreneur Pharmacist/Production Manager in a pharmaceutical company Student

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Executive Treasurer Executive Joint-Treasurer Finance Committee Member Finance Committee Member Executive Member Executive Member Executive Member Executive Member Executive Member

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Accountant in a construction company Student Student Business entrepreneur (former drug user) Professional Volleyball player Health worker at Govt. Hospital Student Student

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III) Advisory Board SN Name 1 Dr. Jagdish Agrawal 2. Mr. Sunil Jha 3 Mr. Binod Gupta 4 Dr. Rakesh Verma 5 6 7 8 9 Dr. Sumit Jha Mr.Dinesh Banka Dr. Rakesh Jha Ms. Sushma Dwivedy Mr. Chris Groth

Profession M.D. Anesthesiologist Businessman CFO, Kedia Dental College Consultant Surgeon Medical Registrar Businessman M.D. Internal Medicine Professor Program Officer, Institute for Peace and Justice, USD Social Activist and Teacher Media person President, sBench Corporation Engineer at NSET-Nepal

Address Kathmandu, Nepal Birgunj, Nepal Birgunj, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal Belfast, UK Birgunj, Nepal Wuhan, China Birgunj, Nepal San Diego, California Birgunj, Nepal Birgunj, Nepal New York, USA Kathmandu, Nepal

10 Mr. Arbind Singh 11 Mr. K.C.Lamicchane 12 Ms. Elif Apolge 13 Mr. Suman Pradhan

IV) Staff Project: Action for Addiction (AFA) Project Officer (full-time) Joint Project Officer (full-time) Office Support Staff (full-time) Project: Sano Paila Gharelu Udhyog Parivaar Project Officer (part-time) Project Support Officer (part-time) Project: Youth Community Services Center Project Officer (full-time) Project Support Officer (part-time) Office Support Staff (full-time) Media and Information Officer (full-time)

-Mr. Sadhu Ram Khadgi -Mr. Sunil Man Pradhan -Ms. Chanda Devi -Ms. Malti Lama -Ms. Anju Devi Shrestha - Mr. Md. Sabir Ansari - Mr. Anil Chaudhary - Mr. Madan Raut -Mr. Anil Ojha

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