109,000 Bhutanese refugees have been languishing in camps in Nepal’s Eastern terai for the last 17 years, awaiting a return to Bhutan or some other durable solution. While third country resettlement has been underway since June 2008, it will take several years and not all refugees will opt for it or qualify. The existential uncertainty persists for many refugees, as they continue to hope for a return to their home country.

 TPO Nepal was contracted by UNHCR to provide psychosocial services to refugees, beginning in July 2008.