Kidasha’s two films have been shortlisted in the Charity Film Awards.

The UK-registered charity, which supports severely disadvantaged children living in chronic poverty in Nepal, entered Street Life and Escaping Abuse into the awards.

Over 480 videos were entered into the Charity Film Awards, with the shortlist determined by a public vote. Almost 50,000 members of the public participated in the vote.

Commissioned by Janice Miller, Chief Executive at Kidasha, with funding generously provided by a long-term supporter and produced by Minty Films, the films highlight some of Kidasha’s work and the plight of many children in Nepal.

Street Life tracks the stories of three young boys, each at a different stage in their journey to get off the streets in Nepal. Escaping Abuse shows how Kidasha supports the rehabilitation of girls escaping sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking. See both the films here.

The Charity Film Awards celebrate the success of film in fundraising, increase awareness of charity films and encourage donations for good causes. The next phase of the awards will see a panel of expert judges vote independently to choose the finalists from the shortlist in January 2017. These will then go through to the Awards Ceremony at BAFTA on 15 March 2017 where the winner will be announced.

The judging panel comprises leading figures from the arts, media, social care and third sectors. Among the 25 judges confirmed to date are Matthew Taylor, chief executive, RSA, Patrick Crawford, CEO, Charity Bank and journalist and speechwriter, Philip Collins.

Speaking of Kidasha’s progression in the awards, Janice said: “We’re obviously delighted to see both our films shortlisted. With so many entrants and such an overwhelming public response to these awards, we’re proud to have made a big impact. This can only help our cause and, ultimately, improve life for disadvantaged children in Nepal. We now look forward to learning the outcome of the expert judging process in early 2017.”

Funds raised by Kidasha can help children in Nepal in many different ways. For example:

• £10 pays for food and temporary shelter for a street child
• £30 buys school uniform, shoes and books for a slum child
• £50 allows a child abuse victim to recover in a safe place
• £100 enables a child in crisis to return home and go back to school

Kidasha aims to reduce the causes and impact of entrenched poverty and social exclusion and stop exploitation and violence against children in Nepal by improving their health and wellbeing, providing education and training opportunities and supporting children outside of family care. Its staff in the UK and Nepal work with local partners to build quality projects with lasting benefit for children and families at grassroots level.

In 2015, Kidasha:

•         helped 2760 children receive the basics such as education, shelter and healthcare
•         removed 269 children from the streets, labour or exploitative situations in Pokhara – reintegrating almost half of them with their families
•         worked with 576 families in situations of chronic poverty within Pokhara
•         guided 6600 pregnant women and their born babies through safer and healthier pregnancies and deliveries

Learn more about the making of Street Life and Escaping Abuse.
 

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