The Relief Trust (TRT)

Background

The Relief Trust (Dhukha Niwaran Guthi) Nepal is a non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1974 (B.S. 2030) in Kathmandu by Late Mr Til Bahadur Lokhsum and his friends for humanitarian service, advocacy and social development, at a time when only very few social service organizations were in existence in Nepal. The Relief Trust (TRT) is registered under the Sanstha Darta Ain, 2034 B.S. in District Administration Kathmandu and affiliated with Social Service Council (No. 15, 1977 A.D.). TRT is tax exempted by In-land Revenue Department, Govt. of Nepal. TRT has been performing different activities i.e. – advocacy, social service, training, research and developmental work in accordance with government policy.

Vision:  The Relief Trust (TRT) envisions a community/nation where social justice, equality, peace, harmony and prosperity prevail for all.

Mission:  To support the needy and vulnerable groups by providing and promoting psychosocial support, service, advocacy, education, livelihood programs and developmental activities, based on the policy of local, provincial and union Government of Nepal.

Objectives:

• To work for overall development of Children, Youth, Women/Girls, LGBTIQ+, and Senior Citizen along with protecting their rights and promoting social justice.
• To conduct various types of educational activities for peace and sustainable development.
• To provide psychosocial and other health issues, WASH, including para-legal support.
• To sensitize and prevent violence through training, workshop and advocacy.
• To protect, empower and support the people having different kinds of disabilities
• To empower underprivileged single women, marginalized groups through various income-generating projects.
• To work on environmental security, climate change and adaptation.

Advocacy

Advocacy on policy formulation and implementation for holistic well-being community safety, security, and social justice, relief support and rehabilitation for survivors of conflict, crime and disasters including the needy groups from local to national level.

Executive Board

1. Ms.Pempa Chemjong, Chairperson
2. Mr.Nishcal Kumar Lama, Vice-Chairperson
3. Ms.Radha Thapa, Secretary
4. Mr.Daya Sagar Dahal, Treasurer
5. Ms.Tula Rana, Executive Member
6. Mr.Sher Bahadur Thing, Executive Member
7. Ms.Sita Budha, Executive Member
8. Mr.Santosh Loksum, Executive Member
9. Mr.Samir Khadka, Executive Member

Advisory Board

1. Ms.Chetana Lokshum
2. Mr.Suryakanta Poudel
3. Mr.Shubhendraman Shrestha
4. Mr.Santosh Kumar Poudel
5. Ms. Krishna Kumari Bista

Management Team

Ms.Chetana Lokshum, Executive Director/Senior Psychologist

Ms.Bebi Shah,Project Coordinator/GEDSI Expert

Ms.Saleema Bhattarai, Program Coordinator/PSC trainer

Ms.Manita Khadka, Training Coordinator/PSC Trainer

Mr.Raj Lama, Admin/Finance

Ms.Jyoti Kumari Jha, Counseling Psychologist

Ms.Suchita D.C, Counseling Psychologist

Ms.Anu Chaudhary, Psychosocial counselor

Ms. Sabina Rai, Office Assistant