Support for families that are affected by HIV with the help of livelihood trainings and scholarships with SETU Nepal

Project 006 / 2024 – 2028

SETU Nepal, under the ONGD-FNEL Framework Agreement 2024 - 2028, aims to enhance the livelihood of vulnerable populations, specifically women and children affected by HIV. Focused on addressing gender discrimination, education discontinuation, mental and physical health, and poor school management, the project builds on lessons from previous initiatives. It extends support through transit home services, ensuring residential care, medical treatment, psychological counselling, and formal education. Compared to previous projects, this phase emphasizes sustained independence for HIV-affected children, aligning with the organization's goal of long-term impact.

• Key objectives: the project seeks to provide better access to medical facilities, counselling, and nutritional education, while also offering temporary shelter for education, social, and health issues. Key objectives include continuous monitoring, proper record-keeping, follow-ups on academic performance, and assessment of medical and nutritional status.

• The project provides transitional housing services, offering residential support to vulnerable women and children affected by HIV. It encompasses medical treatment, psychological counseling, and formal education. In the context of medical care, it focuses on improving access to medical facilities, counseling, and nutritional education. Additionally, the project offers temporary shelter with medical care, nutritional support, and counseling for vulnerable mothers and children. Its commitment extends to academic and health monitoring, fostering ongoing community involvement. The emphasis on organizational independence for sustainable impact is highlighted, including through the SETU Nepal Social Enterprise (SNSE).