Prisoner's Assistance Nepal

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Prisoner's Assistance Nepal

Hyperlink: http://www.thequietrevolution.net/panepal/index.html

Contributed by Erica Kohn

Prisoner's Assistance Nepal was established in 2000. Although a relatively young organization, PA Nepal represents a continuation of the prison welfare work that was started by the renowned writer and human rights activist Parizat in the early 1990s. The perpetuation of these ideals is largely due to Chairperson Ms Indira Ranamagar who worked with Parizat in Nepali jails before founding PA Nepal.

PA Nepal provides a home for children who would otherwise be in jail with a convicted parent. There are currently 85 children in the home. PA Nepal is active in its support for the children who remain in jail and for the prisoners, particularly the prisoners in the female central jail.

They are currently running skills training and income generating activities in the female jail. They are also running a project that is looking at the needs of the mentally ill in prison.