At a relief camp in Kathmandu, a group of volunteers quietly go from tent to tent, writing the names of the children they meet, their parents' names and phone numbers and then slip the chit into the child's pocket. But not before they explain patiently to each child what they must do in the event that they are lost or get separated from their parents.
This small chit of paper can make a world of difference especially when it comes to protecting unsuspecting, vulnerable children. They also explain what they are doing to the parents, making them aware to the dangers that lurk around them, as last month's huge earthquake has forced a majority of residents to sleep in open fields or in temporary shelters.
Activists say an estimated two lakh children are trafficked from Nepal every year and destruction in this post-quake scenario is fertile ground for traffickers to be on the prowl.
Not everyone, though, is as lucky. And to ensure that vulnerable children are taken care of, international and local agencies are setting up child friendly spaces in the relief camps. These are essentially areas demarcated for children, like a tent, where they can sing, dance, play, do group activities, draw, colour. It not only keeps children gainfully occupied, but at a time that many are out of school, it's also a good way for children to deal with any trauma they may be facing.
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