Children in the Transport Sector in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report

Due to increased urbanization in Nepal, child labor in the transportation sector has emerged as a major social challenge; children work long hours to operate vehicles in highly polluted environments. This status report highlights the Brighter Futures Programs efforts to provide education opportunities such as vocational training and school scholarships for child transport workers. The booklet offers practical information about the programs best practices, successful approaches and major challenges. Part of a series that comprises the final report for the Brighter Futures
Program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. World Education/Brighter Futures Program. 2009.