Vacancy Announcement
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.
Consultant for Psychosocial Wellbeing (Numbers-2)
Scope of Work:
As a Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in devising a comprehensive Needs Assessment, crafting training manuals, and conducting training sessions. Your focus will be on empowering service providers, including security personnel and psychosocial counselors, to deliver effective support that enhances the psychosocial wellbeing of children and adolescents, especially those with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop a thorough Needs Assessment to identify gaps and challenges in current psychosocial support systems.
– Create detailed training manuals tailored to the specific needs and challenges identified.
– Facilitate engaging and informative training sessions for service providers, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality psychosocial support.
– Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
– Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
– Proven experience in conducting Needs Assessments and developing training materials, preferably in the field of psychosocial support for 10 years.
– Expertise in delivering training sessions and capacity-building initiatives.
– Strong understanding of child and adolescent psychosocial development, with sensitivity to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Consultant for Audio-Visual Development (Numbers-1)
Scope of Work:
As a Consultant, you will be responsible for developing engaging audio-visual aids focused on psychosocial wellbeing. Your primary task will be to create visually compelling materials aimed at educating and empowering adolescents on effective stress management techniques. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that children have enhanced knowledge and skills to manage stress for psychosocial wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the specific needs and preferences of the target audience.
– Ensure conceptualizing, script writing and delivering dialogue along with composition of music for the video.
– Design and develop high-quality audio-visual materials, including videos, animations, and interactive presentations, that effectively convey key concepts related to psychosocial wellbeing.
– Ensure that all content is culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, and accessible to diverse audiences.
– Conduct orientation sessions for adolescents using the visual materials, providing guidance and support on psychosocial wellbeing strategies.
– Monitor the effectiveness of the audio-visual aids and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
– Should have required equipment, location for video shoot and a team to work on graphics, editing, animation and finalization
Demonstrated experience in developing audio-visual content, preferably in the context of psychosocial wellbeing or education.
– Proficiency in multimedia software and tools, such as video editing software, animation software, and graphic design tools.
– Strong understanding of adolescent development and mental health principles, with a focus on stress management techniques.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire youth audiences.
– Creative mindset with a passion for leveraging technology and visual storytelling to drive positive change.
✉️ How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter showcasing your recent tasks to TRT Nepal Office at Basundhara-3, Kathmandu. Contact- +977 1-5903066
TRT Nepal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Publication date : 10 Nov, 2023
Application Deadline: 17 November, 2023 before 17:00
Discussion with armed conflict survivors of Former Security Forces and Maoist Combatants on Psychosocial Support System in Nepal
Discussion with armed conflict survivors of Former Security Forces and Maoist Combatants on Psychosocial Support System in Nepal
Introduction:
The workshop jointly organized by The Relief Trust and Former Police Council Nepal on dated May 6th, 2019 (Baisakh 23, Monday, 2076). The participants were from different organizations such as Former Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police Hospital, etc. The total number of participants was twenty-four including three Maoist combatants.
The purpose of the workshop was to become a bridge between government and insurgents as well as to aware their mental status.
The session started with opening Speech by Dr. Chuda Bdr Shrestha. Mr. Shrestha briefed about workshop motto. After completion of Mr. Shrestha’s speech, Miss Chetana Lokshum led the session with the title psychosocial using brainstorming method. Ms. Lokshum asked the question – “What is psychosocial?”
Experience Sharing
Participants shared their emotions and feelings they have never shared before. They are still suffering from past events, unable to gain social respect and have started to become extra cautious. Moreover, they have been facing many difficulties all over.
• Survivors don’t have an identity card
• Combatants don’t have self-identity
• Survivors are going through various trauma
• They lack rehab programs
• Have Self-respect issues
• Have Citizenship issues
• People give us sympathy instead of empathy
• Being treated as a burden
• Survivor’s children boycott from schooling
• Mental, psychosocial, aspect, etc has been neglected after the civil war
Acknowledgment
Participants were very much aggressive with the Gov that even they did not get minimum facilities yet. But the fake and who has power, gunner, and money they are taking our facilities instead. So, the government should recognize real victims who have found and became cripple an insurgency movement. At first, Gov should provide an ID card to the real victims.
Conclusion
In general, the program was very fruitful. We enjoyed the time interacting with them and sharing their own experiences made us happy. And we promised that we could act as a bridge between government and insurgents.
Empowering Children
Empowerment
TRT believes that empowerment should not demarcate between the both genders. Therefore, we work in two aspects; one is to educate and another is to empower through psychosocial counseling. Through education, scholarship, awareness programmes (child mental and reproductive health), training on self-esteem, life skills and stress management for young adolescent. TRT has also been supporting youth on income generating programmes for self ownership.
As for the counseling support; we have been counseling children in high school for drop-out children.
Some snaps of activities;
Volunteers!!!
Volunteers!!!
Job Location: THE RELIEF TRUST,Basundhara,Kathmandu
Age: 18 and above
THE RELIEF TRUST (TRT) (DUKHHA NIWARAN GUTHI
For equitable and just society since 1974
INTRODUCTION:
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 Lokshum 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 as: 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 service, advocacy, education, livelihood programs, and developmental activities based on the policy of local, provincial and union Government of Nepal.
OBJECTIVES:
• Provide service to Needy Children, Youth, Women and Senior Citizen
• Work on safety, dignity and justice for marginalized and vulnerable groups
• Empowering underprivileged single women, marginalized groups, through various income generating activities
• Advocacy, awareness & psychosocial support on mental health and Psychosocial issues
• Organize various mental health related psychosocial counseling training
• Sensitize on violence against girls and women through training, workshop and advocacy
• Work on ecological conservation for environment security, climate change and adaptation
FUNCTIONAL THEME
The 45th General Assembly of THE RELIEF TRUST dated on September 24, 2018 (Ashwin 8, 2075) Monday, has adopted the following functional components to achieve its vision, mission and Objectives. They are;
1. ORGANIZATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (OAM)
2. SERVICE & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
3. SAFETY & JUSTICE
4. SANJEEVANEE (CARE FOR HOLISTIC WELL BEING)
5. ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
Volunteers!!!
Job Location: THE RELIEF TRUST,Basundhara,Kathmandu
Age: 18 and above
Job Description:
• A good level of spoken English is important for you to be able to make the most out of the experience
• You must be flexible and adaptable, enjoy working with others, be self-assured and have an openness to experiencing new cultures and experiences
• We expect high degree of commitment, motivation and your acceptance of our code of conduct, which includes no alcohol, drugs
• You will have to pass an interview and a group assessment. These assessments are held in Basundhara,Maharajgunj
• Undergraduate or above but not mandatory
These roles are voluntary and are unpaid – but candidates are provided with minimum incentives after the submission of final report.
Applying Procedure:
Interested candidates must send their resume along with a cover letter via email at trtnepal@gmail.com (http://therelieftrust.org.np/index.php/volunteer-form/) or in person to below address:
01-4361630
Basundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
We welcome applications from a diverse range of people and actively encourage women and those from a minority to apply.
Opportunity for six month psychosocial counselling training
Sanjeevani/The Relief trust (TRT) has been providing standard long term and short term mental health and psychosocial counselling training for health professionals, participants from organizations (including Nepal Police, Nepal Army, Armed police force) differently able and interested candidates. The training curriculum consists of both theory and practical classes along with supervision from internal and external experts like clinical psychologists, psychologists, counsellors, senior counsellors etc.
The total duration of the course extends over 6 months (i.e. 6×130 hours equal to 780 hours) within which 620 hours of in-house training and 160 hours of practical.
Eligibility: minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass
Training Location: The Relief Trust Office, Basundhara, Kathmandu
Group size: 15 participants
Medium of instruction: Nepali and English
Pattern of attendance: The trainees should have 90 percent attendance to get their certificates. The trainees will be marked on their theory exam, practical exam, attendance and class participation.
Entry Criteria: Minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass and have passion in working with client.
The methods of teaching:
Theory: Lecture, Discussion etc.
Practical: Case study presentation, group and individual assignment, group and individual presentation, role play, supervision etc.
Grading System:
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in tests/ evaluations.
• Distinction: Passed with 80% or above
• First Division: passed with 75% or above
• Second Division: passed with 65% or above
• Third Division: passed with 60% or above
Students Evaluation Details:
• class presentation
• class interaction
• role-play
• report writing
• individual and group presentation
• class attendance
• field work
• written and practical exam
Must secure minimum marks of 60% in an average of both theory and practical evaluations
Possible places for placement
• Children homes/orphanages
• Elderly homes
• Private homes
• Hospital/health centers
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools /colleges
The Course consists of V Module and Sub-Module:
Module I
1. Human Development and Behaviour
• Understanding Children in Need of Special Protection
• Overview of Target Groups
• Child Development
• Legal Basis and Child Rights
2. Gender Based Violence
• Different Forms and Types of Violence
• Situation Leading to Violence
• Overview of Target Groups
• Steps taken to deal with violence
• Legal Basis and Women Rights
Module II
Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• Psychosocial Intervention, Wellbeing
• Mental Health
• Psychosocial Support
Module III
Framework of Counselling
• Self-Awareness
• Introduction of Counselling
• The Psychosocial Approaches
• The Counselling Process
• Roles and Qualities of a Counsellor
• Principles of Counselling
• Gender, Culture and Counselling
• Child Focused Counselling
• Adult Focused Counselling
• The Counselling Approach-Supportive and Problem Management Counselling
• Dealing with Special Issues
Module IV
Alternative Modes of Counselling
• Introduction to Family Counselling
• Introduction to Couple Counselling
• Introduction to Community Based Counselling
• Introduction to Group Counselling
• Introduction to Crisis Intervention
Module V
Closing
• Linkages and Planning
• Training
• Evaluation
Interested candidates are requested to call The Relief Trust office not later than Mangsir 20, 2075 (6 December, 2018)
For further detail & training fee contact
Email: trtnepal@gmail.com
Contact No: 014361630, 9851241636, 9849017356
Institutional Activities
The Relief Trust
(April 2017)
- Honor and Felicitation
January 7, 2017 The Relief Trust, organized Honoring programme to Distinguished Persons for their eminent personalities Mr. Ramesh Tamrakar, Social worker ,SOS Children’s Village (Balgram), Litterateur Dik Bantawa, writer, director and social activist, Basudev Adhikari, visual impaired social worker, Bright Star Society Nepal, and Yuwaraj Thapa, differently abled social worker, Conflict, Victim & Disable Society Nepal
- Training/Workshops/Seminar:
- Graduation Ceremony of Six Months Counselling Training
January 7, 2017, “Graduation Ceremony of Six Months Psychosocial Counselling Training,” was conducted. They were altogether 10 participants where TRT had awarded a full scholarship for one participant Ms. Anita Neupane (differently abled). The ceremony involved experience sharing of participants followed with drama.
- Six month Psychosocial Counselling Training
TRT has started 5th batch of counselling training. Participants were from different sectors such as governmental, non-governmental and individual.
- National Seminar:
On March 27, 2015, a National Seminar on the theme of Public Security & Preventive Measures of Violence against Women and Children was organized with the support of April 02, 2017 Fredrick Ebert Stiftung, a Germany based INGO. The chief Guest of the programme was Rt. Chief Justice Mr. Kedar Prasad Giri, Supreme Court, Nepal. The special guests were Mr. Surya Prasad Shrestha, Former Chief Election Commission of Nepal, Mr. Gopi Nath Mainali, Election Commission Nepal, Mr. Hem Bahadur Singh or Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan, IGP, Rt. Nepal Police, General Rookmangud Katuwal, Former Chief of Staff, Nepal Army.
There were altogether 3 papers with the topics as: “Introduction to Public Security, Election and Emergency Preparedness” by Mr. Dr. Chuda Bahadur Shrestha, SSP, Retd. Nepal Police, “Civil-Security Relation to Ensure Election Security Management” by Mr. Shyam Sundar Sharma, Joint Secreatary, Rt. Government of Nepal, “Role of Media and Civil Society in Democratic Election Process” by Mr. Krishna Murari Bhandari & Assbin Kumar Pudasaini, Society Scholars, “Emergency Preparedness, Security and Medical First Aid” by Dr. Kulesh Thapa, DIGP, Retd. Nepal Police Hospital, “Role of Nepal Police in Natural/Human induced Disaster Management” by SSP Narayan Singh Khadka, Disaster Management Division PHQ. At the end of the session, General Rookmangud Katuwal gave closing remarks about the seminar. Thereupon Chairperson of TRT gave vote of thanks respectively.
2.4 Communication & Emotion Intelligence
On April 09, 2017, TRT organized one day Orientation on Communication and Emotional Intelligence to the staffs of TRT and executive body by Katrina Zavalney.
- Awareness programme
On March 25, 2017, bestow Awareness Programme on Psychosocial Counseling to the participations of Blind Youth Association, Nepal by staffs of TRT; Kusuma Rayamajhi and Sujan Rai. The workshop was organized by the blind and partially sighted youths on the premises of Blind Youth Association Nepal-BYAN, Sukedhara.
Understanding Child Connectedness and Self Care
For the purpose of capacity building on psychosocial part to the staffs of Umbrella Foundation, The Relief Trust (Dukha Niwaran Guthi) conducted the training on child connectedness focusing on child development, attachment, psychosocial issues including communication, PFA (Psychosocial First Aid) and self care. The training was conducted at Child Welfare Board office, Bidur Nuwakot District from June 3-6, 2017.
Workshop on Self care for Health Service Providers
Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital has introduced 2 days workshop on “Self-care for Health Service Providers,” on July 13-14, 2017 (Ashad 29-30, 2074). With the support of Maternity Hospital, The Relief Trust (TRT) conducted the workshop for Doctors, Nurses and Management Team. The workshop was focused on Self Care and Team Building with the aim of caring oneself as well as caring others (clients/patients). There were altogether 25 participants including Senior Nurses and administrative staffs.
Orientation on Raid, Custody, Rescue and Rehabilitation
Dr. Chuda Bahadur Shrestha has given orientation on Raid, Custody, Rescue and Rehabilitation to the staffs of Women and Children Service Center, Nepal Police. This training was organized by Change Nepal dated on July 15, 2017. There were 17 participants in total.
Scholarship
On dated May 2, 2017(Baisakh 19, 2074), The Relief Trust provided scholarship to Umesh Tamang and Usha Tamanag, children of Rajib Tamang and Swastika Tamang. Who are inhabitant of Kavreplanchowk, both Rajib and Swastika are visually impaired. Umesh is studying in class eight and Usha is studying in grade three in Sikchyasadan School, Dhulikhel.
Talk Programme with newly Elected Body/Personnel
Welcome programme was organized on May 30, 2017 (Jestha 16, 2074) by The Relief Trust (TRT). The programme was held in TRT office’s hall. Newly elected ward president Mr. Dipak Kc and other elected members Ms Sarmila Pariyar, Sita Thapa and Krishna Raj Chalise were welcome by Dr. Chuda Shrestha afterward informed about organization activities by executive director Ms Chetana Lokshum, Psychologist.
Training for Care Givers
7 Days training for Care Givers on Understanding and Communicating with Children from Psychological Perspective. Facilitators were expert of different field of psychology. There were 7 participants among them some of the trainees were from Jumla too!
Feedback was awesome they have given at the end of the session.
Child Mental Health Awareness
The Relief Trust Organized half a day Child Mental Health Awareness Programme at Gauri Shankar School, Bafal, Kathmandu. We have intervened on topic Health, Mental Health, Stress, Stress Management and Constructive coping of the students’ grade 8, 9 and 10.
Dated on Tuesday, November 14, 2017,
Service:
Charity/Aid to the vulnerable group:
On dated December 12, 2017, TRT provided charity to the resident of Salakpur, Morang, ASI Mr. Dan Bahadur Khadka. Unfortunately, his house was burned to ashes. In sudden loss of his valuable property TRT empathetically helped the sum of 2500 (Twenty-five hundred only) for his relief/restoration.
Orientation on Proposal Writing:
TRT, Nepal organized orientation on Proposal Writing at PeDS’ Hall, Budhanilkantha on December 23, 2017 Saturday. The main facilitator was Mr. Sushil Raj Ghimire, he gave brief introduction about funding proposal and history of the project. There were 18 participants altogether from PeDS and TRT.
Workshop on Self care for Health Service Providers
Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital has introduced 2 days workshop on “Self-care for Health Service Providers,” on July 13-14, 2017 (Ashad 29-30, 2074). With the support of Maternity Hospital, The Relief Trust (TRT) conducted the workshop for Doctors, Nurses and Management Team. The workshop was focused on Self Care and Team Building with the aim of caring oneself as well as caring others (clients/patients). There were altogether 25 participants including Senior Nurses and administrative staffs.
Honoring & Graduation Programme
January 7, 2017 The Relief Trust, organized Honoring programme to Distinguished Persons for their eminent personalities Mr. Ramesh Tamrakar, Social worker ,SOS Children’s Village (Balgram), Litterateur Dik Bantawa, writer, director and social activist, Basudev Adhikari, visual impaired social worker, Bright Star Society Nepal, and Yuwaraj Thapa, differently abled social worker, Conflict, Victim & Disable Society Nepal.
Please Donate
The Relief Trust (TRT), a non-profit organization is providing Psychosocial Support to the families of Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition that causes abnormal changes in the brain mainly affecting memory and other mental abilities. It is a disease and not a normal part of ageing. Loss of memory is the usual first symptom. As the disease progresses, reasoning, language, decision-making, judgment and other critical skills are found to be decreasing making the living impossible without help from others, most often a family member or a friend. Sometimes, but not always, difficult changes in personality and behaviour occur that this makes them more vulnerable situation to both the person and the caregivers. In Nepal, there are 78,000 people with Alzheimer’s. Most of the family members are found be suffering from guilt, loss, grief, sadness, frustration and a huge amount of fear. Till the date there is no organization working to support the families of Alzheimer’s and WE would like to take the initiatives.
The money donated will directly go for the psychosocial support (Individual, family and group counselling with the maximum of sensitization).
Bank AC: 03-14-00001135-524
Swift Code: BOKLNPKA (Bank of Kathmandu)
Phone No. 01-4361630, 9851241636
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