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Together for Mental Health

World Mental Health Day 2025
“Let’s Talk About Mental Health – Together, We Can Make a Difference.”

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we remind ourselves that mental health is not a privilege, it’s a universal human right. Talking openly about mental health helps break stigma, foster understanding, and bring healing to individuals and communities worldwide.

For over 50 years, The Relief Trust (TRT) has been dedicated to promoting mental well-being, providing care, and empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives. Through continuous advocacy, community programs, and compassionate support, we have contributed to a significant reduction in mental health challenges and helped countless people find hope and recovery.

TRT is committed to an integrated approach to healing, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit within a circle of wellbeing. This holistic vision ensures that every individual receives care that honors the whole person, fostering resilience and lasting wellness.

Let’s continue the conversation, support one another, and work together to eradicate mental health stigma and build a world where everyone can thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Vacancy Announcement

Vacancy Announcement

The Relief Trust (TRT) Nepal
The Relief Trust (Dhukha Niwaran Guthi) Nepal currently seeking qualified Nepali
national professionals for the UNICEF Nepal funded project Project Coordinator
Officer and Finance cum Administration Officer. The project will seek to enhance
psychosocial wellbeing of boys and girls; improve psychological well-being of security
personnel and enhance their capacity to provide Basic Psychological First Aid to
children; enhance capacity of Psychosocial counsellors to support children with
disability (specifically visually challenged).
1. Project Coordinator
Location: Kathmandu and Madesh Pradhesh, Nepal
Term: Full time for the duration of the project (November 2023 to September 2024
Qualification: Masters’ degree or its international equivalent in psychology, public
health, social science, or other relevant fields with three to five years of experience
managing large, complex development programs with a preference for programs focused
on the psychosocial counselling and or mental health services.
Project Coordinator Officer will report to and assist the Executive Director with all
responsibilities, including the development and implementation of the Project vision,
strategy, and technical direction. The PC will serve as the secondary liaison with
UNICEF Nepal. S/he will oversee Project implementation and be responsible for
program design, planning and implementation and for supervision of the team members
under this project. The PC will assist the Executive Director with all aspects of program
performance, both technical and managerial, and ensure that procedures are adhered
for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement,
budgeting and financial accounting. S/he will work with the Executive Director to
manage the recruitment, hiring, and to supervise other staffs and consultants.
2. Finance cum Administration Officer
Location: Kathmandu and Madesh Pradhesh, Nepal
Term: Full time for the duration of the project (November 2023 to September 2024
Qualification: Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Management/Administration
with minimum three years of work experience or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or
Business Administration with minimum five years of experience.  Have strong
knowledge and experience with office accounting systems, including experience of
UNICEF Nepal's financial and accounting procedures is preferred, but not essential.
Finance and Administration Officer
The Finance and Administration Officer will report to the Executive Director and is
responsible for managing the Accounts section providing leadership on financial

operations, monitoring financial accountability and ensuring accounting systems in
accordance with TRT and Project agreement financial control policies and procedures.
At the same time as an Administration Officer, have to perform as the point of contact
for all employees, providing administrative support and managing their queries.
TO APPLY:
Send your updated resume, application cover letter and a copy of citizenship to:
Further Information & Application Details:
Contact: 01- 5903066, 9841349706
Email: trtnepal@gmail.com
In the letter and/or email subject line, please mention the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews. Any effort to
influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
Qualified female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities, socially excluded
and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply
Final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. November 24, 2023.

Vacancy Announcement

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.

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.

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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.

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