It is our pleasure to provide information about Foreign Employment Concern Centre (FECC) through this website. Over the years, labour migration for foreign employment has been a vital livelihood option for the Nepali population. The lack of jobs and increasing income gaps acted as push factors for the youth to explore foreign markets for employment opportunities. Over half of all Nepali households have at least one migrant family member currently abroad or living in Nepal as a returnee. International migration and remittances have played a vital role in Nepal’s economic development and poverty reduction. While migration for foreign employment continues to experience a steady growth, there is a need to improve the quality of workers by enhancing their technical and vocational skills in order to sustain the demand and supply of Nepal workers. This requires an effective labour market information system which facilitates the possibility of matching the demand for migrant workers and occupation with the skills of the workers. At the same time migration experiences risks and vulnerabilities. Many migrants face abuse, forced labour, exploitation, health risks and life-threatening conditions. Therefore, keeping the sprite, we have to come together to uphold the dignity, right and wage of labour, for the betterment of the Migrant workers. I urge for support and united approach and contribution from partners and donors.
