In pictures: Photos by the abandoned of Nepal

"All the girls who took these photos are affected by poverty, social exclusion and poor governance," says Ms Carpenter. "All impact on females to a greater extent than on males. Organisations such as SOS Bahini and are helping to protect girls and women from exploitation, to give them a fresh start in life and to empower them."

This family shot was taken by Devi T.

Further information, and the book "My World, My View" (£15 plus p&p) are available from www.asha-nepal.org