“Two new digital initiatives launched to support Nepali migrant workers and their families”

…Two new initiatives leveraging digital technologies have been launched in support of migrants and their families. The pardesi.org.np website, serving as an integrated platform for safe migration information in Nepal, and training resources for migrants regarding the safe, wise, and private usage of digital tech (in the six main languages of Nepal), were unveiled during a special function held on Sunday…

Most Nepali youth seeking employment abroad typically travel to Gulf countries and Malaysia. In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in the number of people seeking employment from Nepal in Eastern European countries. While large numbers go abroad for employment, many face exploitation due to a lack of accurate information. Challenges include a dearth of information about the foreign employment process, details about the destination country, and inadequate knowledge about training providers.

Similarly, other issues related to foreign employment include financial literacy, remittance utilization, welfare arrangements, health facilities in the destination country, climate, culture, and traffic rules…

Many migrants also face exploitation and misinformation through their use of digital technologies. A series of training resources on the safe, wise, and private use of digital tech have therefore been launched…