Makalu TrishaktiSamuha – Nepal (MATS)is one of the conspicuousnon-governmental, non-profit making and non-political organizationof Shankuwasava district, Nepal. Ultimately, MATS was established as a “Samuha”(group) for ensuring the rights of abandoned, marginalized, destitute and needy children in Shankuwasava district. By providing these children their basic necessities like education, food, she
lter, health facilities, in a nurturing community environment, they will be protected from their precarious situation and get the chance to grow up to be independent and responsible citizens. It was established on 5th November, 1999 after registration (Registration Number 103) in District Administration Office of Shankuwasava under the Social Organization Registration Act 1977, Government of Nepal (GoN). Also, MATS is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal Government (Affiliation No. 21297). Goals
Enable environment and opportunities to the children where they themselves will actively participate to practice their rights for their holistic development, by strengthening the advocacy for protection& promotion of the rights of children in the region. Objectives
The main objectives of the organization include:
Organize programs on capacity building, policy lobby and support for children for child rights responsiveness. Child home for protection of children without families
Capacity development and mobilization of youth for social development. Organize different activities on establishing rights of women, marginalized group and community. Organize different income generating and capacity building programs in order to create employment opportunities for youth and women groups & their network. Organize programs for social development and environment protection. Organize programs on education and health for human rights protection and promotion.
