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The Womens Foundation Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

Gender equalityChildren & YouthEducationJustice & Legal aid
NGOFounded 1988National reach
Profile last updated: April 29, 2026

About

Founded in 1988, The Womens Foundation Nepal is a non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu, Nepal working on gender equality, children & youth, education +4 more.

The Womens Foundation Nepal is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu that helps women and children in Nepal who are victims of violence, abuse and poverty. It was established in 1988 by a group of professional Nepalese women. It runs shelter homes, childcare centres, a non-violent school, skills training, scholarship and micro-credit programmes, free legal assistance and psychological counselling, and a fair-trade textile enterprise. It has district offices in Bhaktapur, Sunsari, Kavre, Jhapa, Sindhupalchok and Dolakha, and works to promote gender equality and women's equal participation in government and decision-making.

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Founded

1988

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

women's rightschild protectionshelterlegal aidskills trainingfair tradeNepal

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityChildren & YouthEducationJustice & Legal aidEmployment & SkillsHuman rightsHealth

Works for

Women & GirlsChildrenVictims of violencePeople in povertyFamilies

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

Shelter homes

Gender equality · Nepal

Safe shelter homes for women and children affected by violence, abuse or poverty, with medical, psychological and legal assistance.

Non-violent school

Education · Nepal

School teaching children up to 10th grade, serving children of women who work or stay at WFN facilities.

Childcare centres

Children & Youth · Nepal

Two childcare centres, in Jhapa and Kathmandu, caring for children aged 1 to 6 years.

Samajik Sip Bikash Udhyog (SSBU)

Employment & Skills · Nepal

Fair-trade enterprise providing skills training and employment for women, producing scarves, textiles and necklaces for export.

Scholarship programmes

Education · Nepal

Scholarships for children and young people in education.

Countries of operation

Nepal

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Canada Nepal Solidarity for Peace, GLS Future Foundation for Development, Eine Welt Gruppe, Nepali-Deutsche Gesellschaft NEDEG, Adara Development, Child Haven, Sidar Onlus, Maheela Germany, Vision Nepal, Dwarikas Hotel, Annick Jewellery

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