About Pourakhi-Nepal

POURAKHI is an organization of returnee women migrant workers, formed to work on the rights of women migrant workers. POURAKHI has established itself as a pioneer Non-government organization in the field of making migration safe and secure. It has been operating its functions in support of its dedicated members and national and international stakeholders. Registered in 2003, POURAKHI was established with the objective to ensure the rights of women migrant workers in the entire process of foreign employment.

POURAKHI being a pioneer in addressing the concerns of migrant workers has gradually been building up its programs and outreach. In just five years its staffs and volunteers have dealt with and supported thousands of migrants with a range of problems and issues. Over recent been providing counseling, legal help and other post-return services. It also provides information on safe migration through a regular weekly radio program. Both men and women have been benefited. However, women migrant workers have special emphasis on assisting and providing assistance. The organization got the modest support form UNIFEM since 2003. But still additional resources are required to expand services and programs. Now the challenge is to expand the outreach to those in need, provide greater access to emergency service and provide more systematic support for reintegration.