SODEC Participates in Koshi Provincial Partnership Program for Short-Term Women’s Service Centers

Koshi Province — To strengthen coordination and improve protection services for survivors of gender-based violence, SODEC attended a provincial-level interaction program titled "Provincial Level Partnership: Interactive Program of Chief Officials of Short-Term Women’s Service Centers for Victims of Violence".

Organized by the Ministry of Social Development of Koshi Province, the strategic gathering brought together key leaders and stakeholders, including 14 shelter/housing facility chiefs and municipal vice presidents from across the province.

Collaborative Review & Strategic Alignment

The interactive workshop served as a key platform to present progress reports, address operational challenges, and share best practices among organizations managing emergency safehouses and short-term service centers for vulnerable women and victims of abuse.

Key Objectives & Highlights:

  • Report Presentation & Performance Review: Presenting comprehensive reports detailing the operational status, caseloads, and achievements of short-term service centers operating in Koshi Province.
  • Strengthening Provincial & Municipal Partnerships: Fostering direct dialogue between Ministry officials, municipal vice presidents, and service center chiefs to enhance local referral networks and resource allocation.
  • Standardizing Survivor Care: Exchanging strategies to improve the quality of emergency shelter, legal assistance, psychosocial counseling, and rehabilitation services for victims of violence.

Advancing Support Networks Across Koshi Province

By actively engaging in provincial-level dialogues, SODEC continues to align its local district initiatives in Sankhuwasabha with broader provincial policies. These collaborative partnerships are essential for building a robust, well-coordinated social support system that ensures continuous safety and justice for survivors across the region.