Hello everyone, I am Sandhya Bhandari. Currently I am working as a Community Facilitator at CWSN. This is my first job and at the beginning, I felt nervous and confused. As a student, I was looking for a job and luckily got the chance to work as a Community Facilitator because someone else was leaving. From the beginning, I felt that this work is not just a job, but a chance to learn and grow. When I first joined, everything was new to me. I had to visit communities, talk to people and…

After joining Child Welfare Scheme Nepal under the program Addressing Root Causes Initiatives, I had the opportunity to conduct SALT conversations with six individuals from the community. These conversations opened a window into their life experiences, struggles, strengths, and the quiet courage they carry every day. Each story was different, yet deeply meaningful.

One story that left a lasting impact on me was shared by a 21-year-old sister from the community. She spoke…