Burn Violence Survivors-Nepal (BVS–Nepal)

By Abita Karki, intern at BVS Nepal

 

Burn Violence Survivors-Nepal (BVS–Nepal) is a not for profit non-governmental organization established in 2008. Its main objective is to promote a holistic approach to supporting survivors of burns violence. This entails working with partners to provide quality medical and psychosocial care, whilst also promoting legal advocacy, vocational training and long term prevention strategies.

Burns violence whether from an acid attack, a homicide or a suicide attempt is a deeply tragic form of violence, with serious long term physical and psychological consequences. BVS-Nepal aims not only to help survivors with their immediate recovery but to help construct positive environments in which survivors can live with dignity. While there are no official statistics on burns violence, there is disturbing evidence that such violence is widespread and on the rise.

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