Discrimination is widely prevailing in Nepal. Drug users, HIV positive people, poor, elderly and people living with disabilities; these are only some of the groups that suffer from stigma and discrimination. The Nepal Red Cross is fighting this discrimination through the involvement of its youth members.

In 2005, an action plan to fight discrimination was prepared by the youth members. Activities included campaigns, performances and competitions to raise the awareness of the general public. Promotion of the Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values is incorporated in most Junior and Youth activities at all levels in Nepal, and the youth carry the messages on to their families and friends.

Through these activities, community awareness has increased, as has general attitudes towards tolerance and respect for human dignity.

There are around 800 000 junior and youth Red Cross members in Nepal. The hope is to involve all of them in order to contribute positively in a wide scale, reducing discrimination through a wide implementation of the awareness programme.