Kidasha is a childrens charity that improves the lives of children living in extreme urban poverty in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, with 1 in 4 living on less than $0.50 a day.

Kidasha reduces the causes and impact of entrenched poverty and social exclusion to stop exploitation and violence against children in Nepal. Thousands of the poorest from rural areas are migrating to the cities in search of better opportunities, resulting in rapid growth in chronically poor slum populations. The majority are invisible to policymakers and struggle to survive outside of traditional community safety nets in a context of unemployment and high living costs.

Children living in urban poverty, especially those surviving outside of family care, are particularly vulnerable to long-term harm resulting from neglect, violence, abuse and exploitation. Without effective protection and support, these children will remain trapped in the cycle of poverty.

What makes Kidasha stand out is our approach of working closely with Nepalese organisations and people to create sustainable programs that don't cause additional reliance on outside organisations. We have a unique understanding of the complex issues facing children and families living in urban poverty and extensive experience of developing interventions to support them.