Child Protection Policy

The Himalayan Development Foundation Australia (HDFA) is committed to safeguarding the children it supports in Nepal against all forms of abuse and exploitation from any persons. The disadvantages of poverty and illiteracy can make Nepalese women and girls, and also men and boys, vulnerable to human trafficking.

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Counter Terrorism

The Himalayan Development Foundation Australia (HDFA) is aware of terrorism related issues and uses its best endeavours to ensure funds do not provide direct or indirect support, or resources to organisations or individuals associated with terrorism. HDFA does not, and will not, willingly support terrorism.

The HDFA mission is to empower Nepalese communities to work towards sustainability without welfare, through improved health, education, agriculture and livelihood programs. To do this we partner with international organisations, exposing HDFA to potential terrorist associations. These guidelines and related processes are designed to avoid and mitigate these associations.

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