Introduction

Substance abuse is one of the major problems among young people our communities. They are also highly vulnerable to contracting HIV. Female drug users are no exception.

The alarming trend of female drug use has been going unnoticed by the government and local communities. This is why Dristi Nepal was established as the first non-profit organization of its kind. It addresses issues concerning female drug use and HIV prevention. Female drug users are helped by female ex-drug users into and through recovery.

Its’ mission is to create a stigma and discrimination free society for female drug users
in Nepal and prevent them from contracting HIV/AIDS.

Our vision is to provide care, treatment and support for female drug users and help reintegrate them in the society.

Objectives

• To provide an enabling environment for care, treatment and support to female drug users and their children
• To provide skills-based programs to female ex-drug users
• To advocate for the rights of female drug users and PLWHAs
• To reintegrate female drug users into the community
• To raise awareness about drugs and HIV/AIDS in the communities
• To create a network of female drug-users on national level

Services

• Drop-In Center (DIC) with a friendly environment
• Information and outreach services
• Awareness
• Individual and family counseling
• Recreational activities for female drug users
• Primary health care for drug users and the community
• Treatment and care home
• Referrals
• Hotline