The Womens Foundation Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
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.
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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.
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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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