On May 11, 2024, the Sambad Foundation held its first session in Biratnagar. The event was organized by the Morang team and hosted by Dibesh K. Kushwaha. It brought together members, guests, and a lively audience for helpful talks and discussions. The program focused on important topics like human rights, child protection, and community work, ending with a great exchange of ideas.
Program and Speakers Suraj Babu Patel : Topic: Right to Information (RTI) and Oversight
- Overview of RTI’s role in promoting transparency and accountability.
- Discussion of mechanisms for RTI implementation and community oversight.
Rajiv Shah: Topic: Child Labor in Nepal
- Analysis of root causes, current trends, and legal protections.
- Practical recommendations for community-level prevention and rehabilitation.
Host & Facilitation Session expertly hosted by Dibesh K. Kushwaha (Sambad Dhanusha Coordinator), who guided speaker segments and audience interaction.
Attendance & Participation Attendees included Sambad Foundation members, local leaders, civil-society participants, and an engaged public audience. The session featured active Q&A and idea-sharing after each presentation.
Key Outcomes
- Raised participant awareness on the importance of RTI for governance and citizen oversight.
- Highlighted urgent concerns and community responses needed to address child labor.
- Generated practical suggestions for follow-up activities: local RTI awareness drives, school- and communi-ty-based child-labor prevention programs, and partnerships with local authorities and NGOs.
