Maya Ko Sansar (World of Love) was officially founded in 2022 with a bold and compassionate mission: to protect, empower, and uplift the voices of sexual and gender minorities in Nepal—particularly transgender sex workers, female sex workers, male sex workers, and individuals from the broader LGBTIQA+ community. The organization was born out of deep pain, personal experience, and a powerful desire to bring change where it was needed most.
The visionary behind Maya Ko Sansar is Sunita Lama, a resilient and fearless transgender woman who herself has worked as a sex worker for over two decades. Having faced discrimination, violence, and countless barriers in society, she understood the suffering and isolation that many in the community silently endure. But instead of being defeated by this reality, Sunita turned her experiences into fuel for activism. Her courage, leadership, and unwavering belief in justice led to the creation of an organization where marginalized voices could finally be heard—and where healing could begin.
Maya Ko Sansar was not just founded as an NGO; it was envisioned as a safe space, a community home, and a movement for those whose existence has long been pushed to the margins. With a strong emphasis on human rights, mental health, legal awareness, and social acceptance, the organization has since become a beacon of hope for many.
From its very early days, Maya Ko Sansar has focused on:
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Creating platforms for transgender and LGBTIQA+ individuals to share their stories.
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Offering emotional support and mental health resources to those struggling with trauma, stigma, and isolation.
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Promoting legal literacy so that every person can understand and defend their constitutional rights.
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Advocating for dignity and recognition of sex work as legitimate labor.
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Building bridges between the community and stakeholders like government agencies, police, schools, healthcare providers, and legal institutions.
Sunita Lama’s own lived experience gave Maya Ko Sansar a unique and authentic foundation. She knew that true change would not come from the top down—but from the community itself. As such, the organization is built by the community, for the community, prioritizing direct engagement, lived realities, and grassroots leadership.
Since its establishment, Maya Ko Sansar has grown from a small dream into a growing movement. It represents a new era of inclusion, justice, and resilience for those who have for too long been denied their basic rights and humanity.
Today, Maya Ko Sansar stands not only as an organization but as a living testimony of what courage, compassion, and community leadership can achieve.