The Sakriya project supports efforts to enable Nepalese civil society to better identify and document information on the nature and scope of child labor and/or forced labor in the brick, embroidery, and carpet weaving sectors. The project is also working to improve the capacity of these networks to raise awareness of these problems; and, improve capacity to implement initiatives to address child labor and/or forced labor and violations of acceptable conditions of work. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sakriya leveraged their network of partners in order to provide direct to support to vulnerable children and their families.

Specific activities include establishing a core leadership of local and national organizations who bring diverse technical expertise and influence. This team in turn is collaborating with a network of 15 regional NGOs who have a deep reach into affected communities. Each local NGO is using their new skills to organize sub-networks of smaller community-based organizations who bring local knowledge, language, and relationships with critical stakeholders, including community members, local authorities and business owners. The lead organizations are carrying out data collection about child labor and forced labor in the brick, embroidery, and carpet weaving sectors, and using this information to enhance the ability of Nepalese civil society to advocate more effectively for programs and policies to prevent exploitation and protect workers.