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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Nepal Action Research Group 5

The formation of CLARISSA Nepal Action Research Group 5 was prompted by recurring issues around children’s mental health and overall wellbeing that emerged through the research. The children involved are exposed to various forms of exploitation, abuse, trauma, and violence, all of which have a...

9 July 2024

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Journey To and From Work

Nepal Action Research Group 9

As part of CLARISSA’s qualitative, thematic research agenda, Geographic Information System journey mapping and ethnographic observation was conducted to gain insights into the daily lives, experiences, journeys, and feelings of children involved in the Adult Entertainment Sector.

9 July 2024

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Using ethical images in the WASH sector - an online training course to help participants tell more compelling and respectful stories to amplify the messages needed to achieve water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

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