Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries, and a nation only recently emerging from a decade of armed conflict between Maoist insurgents and the Nepalese armed forces.

Despite initial hopes that the peace treaty in 2006 and elections in 2008 would usher in an enduring peace and a new era of economic and social reform and development, uncertainty is growing about the ability of the political parties and other actors to work together in addressing the many deep economic, social and political problems facing Nepal.

The humanitarian and development situation in Nepal continues to be characterized by this fragile political situation, poor security, lack of basic services, inadequate infrastructure, ever deepening poverty, a cultural legacy of discrimination and disenfranchisement, and ongoing risk of natural disasters such as flooding and earthquakes. The situation (economic, social and political) of Nepal’s poorest communities and marginalized groups becomes even more tenuous as traditional safety nets weaken, due to conflict, disaster, displacement, internal and out-migration for security and economic reasons.

Nepal’s extremely precarious political, social and economic situation impacts the psychosocial health and well-being of individuals, families and communities all across the country. While there are vast psychosocial needs, and many vulnerable groups, there is limited recognition or understanding of those needs, and few resources to address them. 
 
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