Burns Violence Survivors - Nepal

Burn Violence Survivors-Nepal (BVS–Nepal) is a not for profit non-governmental organization established in 2008. Its main objective is to promote a holistic approach to supporting survivors of burns violence. This entails working with partners to provide quality medical and psychosocial care, whilst also promoting legal advocacy, vocational training and long term prevention strategies.

Short film - Meena

The documentary ‘Meena’ is about the very real problem of suicide, especially affecting young women in Nepal. “According to a report published by the Family Health Division (Ministry of Health and Population), suicide is the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in Nepal.” This is a hugely problematic, complex and sensitive issue, which has very little voice.

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