Historic KMC Declaration: 3rd Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey 2026 Ends in Kathmandu

Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey Concludes: Kathmandu Declared Homeless-Free City 

KATHMANDU, NEPAL — In a landmark declaration for human dignity, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City officially declared itself free of street-dependent, homeless people following the grand finale of the Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey. The conclusion of the sweeping nationwide campaign culminated in a solemn oath ceremony at Rastriya Sabhagriha (City Hall), firmly establishing the metropolis as a city guided by empathy and care. 

The monumental campaign—jointly championed by the Manavsewa Ashram and the Ani Choying Drolma Foundation kicked off from the eastern Mechi Bridge on May 10, 2026. Operating with the humanitarian resolve that "no one should have to live on the streets during this rainy season," dedicated teams fanned out across all seven provinces to safely shelter and rehabilitate vulnerable citizens. 

(In Photos: Kathmandu Declared Homeless-Free in Historic Journey. Description: Photo highlights from the Rastriya Sabhagriha finale & Manavsewa Ashram portal. Kathmandu officially pledges a homeless-free future)

Key leaders pioneering the initiative included: 

• Ramjee Adhikari – Founder of Manavsewa Ashram 

• Sunita Dangol – Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) 

• Local Authorities – Partners in regional execution 

This strategic partnership solidifies a nationwide commitment to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate street-dependent individuals, setting a new benchmark for social welfare in Nepal. 

Recent Missions: Banepa, Dhulikhel, and Kahmandu 

As the rescue convoy approached its destination, the team successfully rescued 10 highly vulnerable individuals—2 women and 8 men—living on the streets of Banepa, Dhulikhel, and Kathmandu. 

Among the rescued was a helpless, destitute man from Banepa suffering from a debilitating mental illness. Locals shared that he was once a respected schoolteacher but had fallen on extremely difficult times. He, along with the others, will now receive the love, medical treatment, and specialized care they deserve at the Manavsewa Ashram. 

A Unified Vision for a Compassionate Nation 

The finale at Rastriya Sabhagriha was attended by prominent figures, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City's Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol, human rights advocates, and Nepal Police officials. During the ceremony, the Kathmandu metropolis signed a landmark agreement with security forces and the Manavsewa Ashram to maintain the city as a haven for all. The campaign has proven that through community compassion and dedicated action, a street-dependent-free Nepal is firmly within reach. 

Campaign Highlights & Achievements  

• The Mission: Jointly organized by Manavsewa Ashram and the Ani Choying Drolma Foundation, the month-long journey covered all seven provinces to ensure vulnerable individuals receive shelter, medical care, and family reunification.  

• Lives Saved: Dedicated volunteers and rescue buses scoured the nation, successfully removing and rehabilitating 159 vulnerable people from public spaces and highways.  

• Official Collaboration: Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol committed to the continued logistical and administrative support of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to manage and sustain this compassionate vision.  
  In Photos: Kathmandu Declared Homeless-Free in Historic Journey. Description: Photo highlights from the Rastriya Sabhagriha finale & Manavsewa Ashram portal. Kathmandu officially pledges a homeless-free future