But the words of the women of Samunnat ten years ago were very clear. ‘We should have been told about these things and we need to know.’ These books can help to bring about that knowing.

The impact of Samunnat Nepal in its community is remarkable, especially given its small budget and human resources. This is a great strength and a vulnerability.

Kopila…is determined that Samunnat will continue to educate women and girls about the dangers of trafficking - ongoing dangers that are all-too real.

Suddenly, there were new conversations, discussions and ideas as people talked around their worktables and over tea and snacks. Now, a cascade of ideas came.

The eyes tell a story of resilience and creativity across ten years. None of us could have predicted that things would develop in the way they have.

The towns of eastern Nepal are dotted with private hospitals under construction. People are fearful of getting sick. A fever triggers a discussion about where to go for care and how to pay for it. Affordable or ethical care is unavailable to most in a system built on user-pays private care

I said that it would never work. ‘The worst thing you can be here is a well-meaning westerner with another failed project.’