159 Homeless People Rescued in 'Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey'

Kathmandu. A total of 159 homeless people have been rescued under the 'Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey' jointly organized by Manav Sewa Ashram and Ani Choying Dolma Foundation.

The rescue journey, which started from the Mechi bridge in the east on April 27, has now reached Sindhupalchok after passing through various districts of Gandaki Province, informed Sushila KC, central general secretary of Manav Sewa Ashram. 'The rescue journey team has reached all seven provinces, the rescue journey will continue until June 4, and it will conclude on June 5 at the National Assembly Hall in Kathmandu,' she said, 'The rescued needy homeless people during this campaign have been kept in the nearest Manav Sewa Ashram.' The Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey was started with the motto 'No one should be on the streets in this rain and storm'.

General Secretary KC said that the rescue campaign has been conducted for the rescue and protection of helpless, destitute, and incapacitated individuals dependent on the streets. Ani Choying Dolma Foundation has managed the finances for the campaign, she said.

Manav Sewa Ashram had previously organized a national rescue journey. The foundation's chairperson Ani Choying Dolma is also participating in the rescue journey. Dolma said that she joined this campaign because there is no greater religion than serving humanity.

She said that everyone should join in service to make life meaningful. Manav Sewa Ashram has been conducting the 'Humanity Promotion Grand Campaign' with the objective of making Nepal a nation free of homeless people on the streets. Manav Sewa Ashram, which formally started its services as a philanthropic organization in 2073 BS, currently provides shelter to more than two thousand incapacitated, destitute, and orphaned individuals in its service centers across the country.

Manav Sewa Ashram has also become a means of family reunion along with the rescue of homeless people on the streets. The ashram has stated that more than 2,800 people have been reunited with their families so far. The ashram prioritizes the family reunion of individuals rescued from the streets, said Sumira Lama, co-treasurer of the ashram.

The ashram, headquartered in Hetauda, Makwanpur, has 30 service centers in 21 districts, including Kaski. Those rescued from the streets and brought to the ashram are kept in the ashram and looked after and nurtured if family reunion is not possible. Manav Sewa Ashram has rescued thousands of homeless people, and more than 2,200 have voluntarily left the ashram after treatment, the ashram stated.

Manav Sewa Ashram was established about a decade ago so that no citizen has to depend on the streets. In a short period, service centers of the ashram have been expanded in various districts of the country. Along with the expansion of service centers, the construction of the ashram's own buildings and other structures has begun.

In Gandaki Province, buildings for the Kaski, Baglung, Lamjung, and Gorkha branches are under construction. The ashram buildings are being constructed with the support of government bodies, various organizations, and other donors. The ashram provides management, medical treatment, and nurturing for homeless people on the streets. With the motto 'Food, Clothing, and Shelter for All', Manav Sewa Ashram is engaged in the grand campaign to make Nepal a nation free of homeless people on the streets.