Activities

SOCH Nepal has published a handbook on humanism (in Nepali language). It includes basic knowledge about humanism and other important philosophical write-ups.  SOCH is planning to publish the hand book on a yearly basis. 

1. SOCH Nepal is publishing Bi-monthly “SOCH Bulletin” in Nepali and English bulletin quarterly. It was monthly before June, 2007.
2. SOCH is currently airing a fortnightly radio program from twelve FM radios stationed across Nepal. It is focused on promoting humanism in Nepal. The program is expected to contribute to eradicate dogmatism, paranormal practices and religious fundamentalism and promotes the culture of scientific and critical thinking, rationalism, courtesy in our society. According to data provided by FM stations, SOCH radio program enjoys an audience of around 7 million people per episode. 
3. Workshops and other awareness programs: SOCH Nepal organizes workshops every four months. Politicians and policy makers are the focal persons of these workshops. Such workshops were titled “Humanism and Current Crisis of Humanity in South Asia” and “Secularization of the country: Role of Youth, Politicians and Civil Society Leaders.” Workshop-secularism & New Constitution and Structural Dialog Program and humanist leadership development training.
4. SOCH has established an alliance of youth politicians of the seven mainstream political parties in Nepal. SOCH envisions a strong youth-centered nationwide  network in its bid to popularize humanist movement at the grassroots level of the society.
5. SOCH has its own network to fight against evil rituals, paranormal practices, superstitions, illusion, corruption, human right etc. It seeks to develop a far-reaching network to address these problems at all levels. Various right-based organizations and like-minded people are helping us being SOCH friends.
6. SOCH Youth has facilitated/attended the Social Youth Forum (SYF) 2006. SYF is the first humanist youth forum in Nepal. SYF announced the youth declaration 2006. SOCH Youth also presented a working paper on good governance and role of youth fighting corruption. Thousands of youths from different parts of Nepal actively participated in the program. About 70 youths from different district discussed on the working paper. SOCH Youth strongly contributed to prepare Youth Declaration 2006. Program was held in 30-31 December 2006.
7. SOCH Youth organizes monthly campus seminars, titled 'Humanism and Critical Thinking', on Humanist life stance and critical thinking. Till date SOCH has organized 31 seminars. These seminars are focused on practical education and vision of life stance for students which they cannot find in their curriculum. Main objective of the seminar is to inculcate critical thinking in young students and help them develop humanist approach. Students are encouraged to discuss about their thinking about life and society. They also discuss about scientific approach of life. Many youths influenced by SOCH campus seminar are interested to join SOCH youth to promote the humanistic life stance. SOCH has organized many campus seminars in remote part of country too. SOCH youth has established its network coordinator in two major part of Nepal - Morang and Jhapa districts. 
8. The term 'Humanism' and 'Humanist Movement' is relatively new idea in Nepal. Thus, it is crucial that we make people aware of humanist movement and values. To this end, SOCH has undertaken fortnightly discussions amongst people from different walks of life i.e., scientists, journalists, professors, social workers and students. Discussions are held every first and third Fridays of a month.
9. SOCH has established “– Manavbadi Saving & Credit Cooperative Limited” for the sustainability of humanist movement in Nepal. Its services its members for the insurance, credit and deposit, health care, education facility and some humanitarian programs.
10. SOCH has completed a project titled “Initiating Nepal into Humanist Movement”

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