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TOT - Transformative Gender Manual Year 3 Sarlahi

TOT - Transformative Gender Manual Year 3 Sarlahi

A three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Gender Transformative Dialogue Manual (Year 3) was held in Sarlahi (September 1 to 3, 2025) with 15 participants (13 women, 2 men). The training enhanced participants’ knowledge of the manual strengthene ...

  • Sarlahi
  • 1 Sep, 2025
Empowering Young Voices: Speech Competition at Shree Swet Baraha Secondary School

Empowering Young Voices: Speech Competition at Shree Swet Baraha Secondary School

As part of our ongoing commitment to challenge harmful social norms, CDWN organized a speech competition at Shree Swet Baraha Secondary School, Tukucha-7, Kavre. Theme: “The Role of Families in Reducing Gender-Based Violence” The students sp ...

  • Tukucha 7
  • 29 Aug, 2025
Street Drama Initiative in Kavre

Street Drama Initiative in Kavre

As part of the Hamro Sahakarya project, we rolled out street drama performances at various locations across Kavre, including Banepa Bus Park, a community in Itacha, Prabhat Secondary School, and Nala Ward Office. The dramas focused on critical social issu ...

  • Kavre Municipality
  • 22 Aug, 2025
Interaction Workshop

Interaction Workshop

Interaction Workshop on Forming the Local Caste-based Discrimination & Untouchability Monitoring Committee Organized by: Golbazar MunicipalityIn collaboration with: CDWN and KURVE WustrowLocation: Golbazar Municipality, Siraha Golbazar ...

  • SIRAHA
  • 17 Aug, 2025
Field Visit - Mahabharat

Field Visit - Mahabharat

Field Visit Mahabharat HAMRO SAHAKARYA Project Key Highlights 1. Livelihood Support Distribution Two SHG members, Chandra Maya Tumsing and Kanchi Maya Moktan, received shop items tailored to their needs. This support is helping them strengthen their sm ...

  • Mahabharat Gaupalika, Kavre
  • 15 Aug, 2025
Dialogue with Municipal-Level Political party committee

Dialogue with Municipal-Level Political party committee

CDWN has completed the "Dialogue with Municipal-Level Political party committee at Tansen Municipality.   This program aims to create space for dialogue between party leaders and elected women representatives to understand the challenges of E ...

  • Tansen Municipality
  • 14 Aug, 2025
Community Action Plan - Prabhat Secondary School

Community Action Plan - Prabhat Secondary School

Community Action Plan Session on Child Marriage at Prabhat Secondary School As part of our Hamro Sahakarya project, the Ugrachandi Mahila Samuha recently organized a meaningful Community Action Plan session at Prabhat Secondary School in Banepa-3. The s ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 3 Aug, 2025
Capacity Sharing Workshop by ELCA

Capacity Sharing Workshop by ELCA

Capacity Sharing Workshop with ELCA at CDWN CDWN was honored to host a 2-day Capacity Sharing Workshop in partnership with our long-time collaborator, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We warmly welcomed their team to our office and proj ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 31 Jul, 2025
Dialogue- Municipal Level Political Party Committee

Dialogue- Municipal Level Political Party Committee

CDWN has completed the Dialogue with Municipal-Level Political party committee at Tikapur Municipality.   This program aims to create space for dialogue between party leaders and elected women representatives to understand the challenges of E ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 24 Jul, 2025
Livelihood Support

Livelihood Support

Under the Hamro Sahakarya project, we supported women from marginalized communities with sustainable livelihood opportunities. As a result of our recent initiative: 66 women received goats to start or expand their livestock rearing. 17 women wer ...

  • Kavre and Sarlahi
  • 1 Jul, 2025
Training for Elected Dalit Women Member

Training for Elected Dalit Women Member

Training for Elected Dalit Women Members at Tikapur Municipality The Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) is proud to host a Training for Elected Dalit Women Members workshop focused on understanding Thematic Committees and Responsibilities in Local Gover ...

  • Tikapur Municipality
  • 21 Jun, 2025
Raising Young Voices for Education Equality

Raising Young Voices for Education Equality

Empowering Young Voices Against Caste-Based Discrimination Education should be a right, not a privilege based on caste.– A message echoed by students of Shree Kuleshwor Madhyamik Vidyalaya On the occasion of Caste-Based Discrimination and Unto ...

  • Kuleshowr, Kathmandu
  • 13 Jun, 2025
Hamro Sahakarya Essay Event

Hamro Sahakarya Essay Event

Under our Hamro Sahakarya initiative, jointly implemented by CDWN and NDSS, funded by the Embassy of Finland in Nepal, and supported by UN Women, we organized an Essay Writing Competition at Spring Hill English Boarding School. The competition focused on ...

  • Nala
  • 13 Jun, 2025
UPR CONSULTATION | MADHESH PROVINCE

UPR CONSULTATION | MADHESH PROVINCE

On May 30, 2025, the Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN), in collaboration with various Dalit CSOs and with the support of ELCA, LWF, and LCWS, successfully organized a provincial-level consultation in Madhesh Province as part of Nepal’s preparati ...

  • Bardibas, Madhesh Province
  • 30 May, 2025
CAP SESSIONS - HAMRO SAHAKARYA

CAP SESSIONS - HAMRO SAHAKARYA

Hamro Sahakarya Project in Action Under the Hamro Sahakarya project, we have been actively working with communities in Kavre to address critical social issues through Community Action Plans (CAP). These locally led initiatives are creating space for dial ...

  • Banepa
  • 27 May, 2025
SHARING WORKSHOP GEDSI AUDIT

SHARING WORKSHOP GEDSI AUDIT

CDWN organized the Sharing workshop on the findings of the "Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Audit in Tikapur Municipality.   This audit aims to assess how effectively GEDSI principles are integrated into local govern ...

  • Tikapur Municipality
  • 21 May, 2025
CAP SESSIONS - HAMRO SAHAKARYA

CAP SESSIONS - HAMRO SAHAKARYA

Under the Hamro Sahakarya project  we have been working closely with communities in Kavre to address some of the most pressing social issues through Community Action Plans (CAP). Recently, we carried out three powerful CAP sessions that brought imp ...

  • .
  • 18 May, 2025
EXPERT MENTORSHIP

EXPERT MENTORSHIP

The Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) is proud to host the Expert Mentorship for Women Executive Members and Women Ward Members workshop in Birendranagar Municipality! This workshop focuses on planning and prioritization exercises that aim to: St ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 16 May, 2025
GEDSI AUDIT - WALING MUNICIPALITY

GEDSI AUDIT - WALING MUNICIPALITY

  Sharing Workshop on GEDSI Audit Findings – Waling Municipality The Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) is proud to host a Sharing Workshop on the key findings from the Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Audit cond ...

  • Waling Municipality
  • 6 May, 2025
 SHOWCASING “HAMRO SAHAKARYA” IN KAVRE

 SHOWCASING “HAMRO SAHAKARYA” IN KAVRE

On May 6, 2025, the Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) proudly showcased its transformative Hamro Sahakarya project in Kavre during a high-level mission visit. The event was graced by distinguished guests including Her Excellency Riinna Reikka Hikka, Amb ...

  • Kavre
  • 6 May, 2025
EXPERT MENTORING WORKSHOP

EXPERT MENTORING WORKSHOP

CDWN organized the Expert Mentorship for Women executive members and women ward members workshop on the planning and prioritization exercise at Tansen Municipality.   This program aims to set local development priorities, and equip them with ...

  • Tansen Municipality
  • 25 Apr, 2025
MTOT GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE DIALOUGE

MTOT GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE DIALOUGE

CDWN and Partners Conduct Master Training of Trainers (MTOT) Under Hamro Sahakarya Project From April 21 to 25, 2025, the Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN), in consortium with Nepal Dalit Sewa Samaj (NDSS), and JuRI Nepal in consortium with FEDO, succe ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 25 Apr, 2025
FINDINGS OF GEDSI AUDIT

FINDINGS OF GEDSI AUDIT

CDWN is excited to share the findings from the "Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Audit" workshop held in Tansen Municipality. This workshop served as a key initiative to assess how effectively GEDSI principles are integrated into ...

  • Tansen Municipality
  • 9 Apr, 2025
GEDSI AUDIT WORKSHOP

GEDSI AUDIT WORKSHOP

CDWN organized the "Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Audit" workshop in TansenMunicipality. This audit aims to assess how effectively GEDSI principles are integrated into local governance structures, policies, and practices, iden ...

  • Tansen Municipality
  • 7 Apr, 2025
JOINT MONITORING VISIT

JOINT MONITORING VISIT

The Embassy of Finland to Nepal and UN Women Nepal conducted joint monitoring visit to Banepa Municipality, Kavre as part of our HamroSahakarya Project. Together, the team visited the inspiring Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Ward 4 and 13, formed under ...

  • Banepa Ward 4 & 13
  • 21 Mar, 2025
WOMEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

WOMEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

CDWN, in consortium with NDSS, is conducting a 3-day Women Leadership Training to strengthen the leadership and advocacy skills of 15 elected women representatives (EWRs) and 5 Self-Help Group (SHG) members from Sarlahi and Kavre under the Hamro Sahakar ...

  • Dhulikhel Resort
  • 16 Mar, 2025
EMPOWERING MOTHERS

EMPOWERING MOTHERS

Today, as part of our Transformational Education Program (TEP) under the project Improving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion and Reducing Poverty through Education of Dalit and Highly Marginalized Girls and Women, supported by ELCA, we had an inspiri ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 6 Mar, 2025
Local Project Advisory Committee (LPAC) meeting

Local Project Advisory Committee (LPAC) meeting

CDWN successfully completed the Local Project Advisory Committee (LPAC) meetings held in Gelwazar Municipality, chaired by City Chief Mr. Shyam Kumar Shrestha, and Arnama Rural Municipality, under local leadership, as part of our project Peoples Partici ...

  • Gelwazar Municipality and Arnama Rural Municipality,
  • 27 Feb, 2025
Pretest of The Transformative Gender Dialogue Manual

Pretest of The Transformative Gender Dialogue Manual

CDWN conducted the pretest of the Transformative Gender Dialogue Manual for the upcoming Transformative Gender Dialogue for Self Help Groups of Sarlahi under the HAMRO SAHAKARYA project.   This manual, developed by the Rain Barrel team will g ...

  • Sarlahi
  • 26 Feb, 2025
Pretesting of the upcomming Transformative Gender Dialogue - Hamro Sahakarya

Pretesting of the upcomming Transformative Gender Dialogue - Hamro Sahakarya

CDWN conducted the pretesting of the upcomming Transformative Gender Dialogue at Banepa Nala, Ward 4, under the HAMRO SAHAKARYA project.   This session was a crucial step in preparing for upcoming discussions with men and boys and dialogues w ...

  • Banepa
  • 17 Feb, 2025
Community Action Plan (CAP) Orientation - Hamro Shakarya

Community Action Plan (CAP) Orientation - Hamro Shakarya

Center for Dalit Women Nepal conducted an Community Action Plan (CAP) Orientation for our Kavre volunteers under the HAMRO SAHAKARYA project. In this session, we aim to tackle emerging social issues in our society, like gender violence, child marriage, ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 14 Feb, 2025
Discussion Program On the occasion of 54 years since Nepal ratified the ICERD

Discussion Program On the occasion of 54 years since Nepal ratified the ICERD

On the occasion of 54 years since Nepal ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), a consultation program was held with the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee to approve the points of di ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 9 Feb, 2025
Monitoring visit - Hamro Sahakarya

Monitoring visit - Hamro Sahakarya

As part of our Hamro Sahakarya initiative, CDWN, in collaboration with UN Women, conducted a joint monitoring visit to Banepa, Ward 13. During this visit, we had the opportunity to engage with the members of Nashika Mahila Samuha in a group interaction. ...

  • Banepa
  • 2 Jan, 2025
Report Publication and Discussion Program on the Education, Health, and Economic Status of the Haliya Musahar, and Santhal Communities.

Report Publication and Discussion Program on the Education, Health, and Economic Status of the Haliya Musahar, and Santhal Communities.

CDWN, in collaboration with CAHURAST Nepal, and with the support of our valued partners ELCA, The Lutheran World Federation, and Lutheran Community Welfare Society, successfully organized an event titled "Report Publication and Discussion Program on the ...

  • Indreni Banquet, Kathmandu
  • 31 Dec, 2024
Analyzing Nepal's Adoption and Implementation of UPR Recommendations from the Perspective of Dalit and Marginalized Communities

Analyzing Nepal's Adoption and Implementation of UPR Recommendations from the Perspective of Dalit and Marginalized Communities

CDWN, in collaboration with the Grassroots Development Foundation and with the support of our valued partners ELCA, The Lutheran World Federation, and Lutheran Community Welfare Society, successfully organized an insightful discussion program titled-"An ...

  • Indreni Banquet,Kathmandu
  • 29 Dec, 2024
Monitoring visit - Hamro Sahakarya

Monitoring visit - Hamro Sahakarya

As part of our Hamro Sahakarya initiative, CDWN recently conducted a monitoring visit to Banepa Municipality, engaging with various groups to reflect on progress and plan for sustainability of this project.   In Ward 4, an interactive session ...

  • Banepa
  • 28 Dec, 2024
Field visit to Jajarkot and Rukum West

Field visit to Jajarkot and Rukum West

Our Grant and Finance Manager and Project Officer successfully completed the recent field visit at jajarkot and Rukum West as part of our ongoing project with notable outcomes. The visit focused on procuring essential materials for the construction of toi ...

  • Jajarkot and Rukum West
  • 26 Dec, 2024
Discussion on "Non-Governmental Bill 2081: Rights and Development of the Dalit Community."

Discussion on "Non-Governmental Bill 2081: Rights and Development of the Dalit Community."

Today, an insightful process discussion was held on the "Non-Governmental Bill 2081: Rights and Development of the Dalit Community." This critical event was organized by the Development, Economic Affairs, and Governance Committee of the National Assembl ...

  • kathmandu
  • 18 Dec, 2024
Relief distribution to 440 families of Jagaran Tole, Balkhu

Relief distribution to 440 families of Jagaran Tole, Balkhu

In the aftermath of the devastating floods, CDWN, with financial support from ELCA, has completed a crucial relief distribution to assist 417 affected families. These families received essential food items like rice, lentils, m ...

  • Jagaran Tole,Balkhu
  • 13 Dec, 2024
Basic Learning Workshop on Enhancing Leadership Capacity for Women Ward members

Basic Learning Workshop on Enhancing Leadership Capacity for Women Ward members

TheCDWN is excited to organize the "Basic Learning Workshop on Enhancing Leadership Capacity for Women Ward members at birendranagar municipality. This workshop, targeted at women ward members, aims to inform them about their legal rights and const ...

  • birendranagar municipality
  • 7 Dec, 2024
Orientation program on gender-based violence (GBV)

Orientation program on gender-based violence (GBV)

As part of the 16 Days of Activism, Naashika Self-Help Group conducted an orientation program on gender-based violence (GBV) and its consequences. Survivors from the community courageously shared their experiences, inspiring many.The session also focuse ...

  • Banepa 13
  • 27 Nov, 2024
Expert Mentorship for Women executive members and women ward members

Expert Mentorship for Women executive members and women ward members

CDWN organized the "Expert Mentorship for Women executive members and women ward members” workshop on the Navigating Challenges in leadership at Bhimeshowr MunicipalityThis program aims to equip women representatives with skills to overcome barrie ...

  • Bhimeshowr Municipality
  • 23 Nov, 2024
Monitoring visit to Mahabharat Municipality, Kavre- Hamro Sahakarya Project

Monitoring visit to Mahabharat Municipality, Kavre- Hamro Sahakarya Project

CDWN recently conducted a monitoring visit to Mahabharat Municipality, Kavre, as part of the transformative Hamro Sahakarya project, funded by the Embassy of Finland in Nepal and supported by UN Women. The project aims to challenge harm ...

  • Mahabharat Municipality, Kavre
  • 19 Nov, 2024
Relief Distribution for FloodSurvivors

Relief Distribution for FloodSurvivors

CDWN, with financial support from The Lutheran World Federation, has distributed much-needed relief items to the flood survivors at Jagaran Tole, Balkhu.We reached out to elderly individuals, disabled people, and pregnant & lactating mothers with it ...

  • Jagaran Tole,Balkhu,Kathmandu
  • 12 Nov, 2024
Human Rights Defenders Training at the local level.

Human Rights Defenders Training at the local level.

Our organization, with financial support from ELCA and The Lutheran World Federation, and in collaboration with Rastiya Mukta Haliya Mahasangh and Lutheran Samudaiyik Kalyan Samaj, has successfully organized a Human Rights Defenders Training at the local ...

  • Dhangadi
  • 8 Nov, 2024
Field visit to Jajarkot and Rukum in Nepal as part of our ongoing project funded by ELCA to support the livelihoods of people affected by the earthquake.

Field visit to Jajarkot and Rukum in Nepal as part of our ongoing project funded by ELCA to support the livelihoods of people affected by the earthquake.

CDWN recently conducted a field visit to Jajarkot and Rukum in Nepal as part of our ongoing project funded by ELCA to support the livelihoods of people affected by the earthquake. The key activities include the construction and distribution of toilets a ...

  • Jajarkot,Rukum
  • 6 Nov, 2024
Peace day event

Peace day event

CDWN proudly participated in the 'Cultivating a Culture of Peace' Day event, organized by Local Peace Workers (LPWs) in collaboration with the International Peace Worker (IPW) under the KURVE Wustrow Civil Peace Service Program. The event featured a vibr ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 25 Sep, 2024
Training of Trainers on Gender Transformative Dialogue

Training of Trainers on Gender Transformative Dialogue

We recently conducted a Training of Trainers on Gender Transformative Dialogue, following a successful MTOT. This initiative, organized by CDWN and NDSS in partnership with UN Women and the Government of Finland, aims to empower communities and promote ge ...

  • Malngwa
  • 22 Sep, 2024
Gender Transformative Dialogue" MTOT Trainer Training

Gender Transformative Dialogue" MTOT Trainer Training

The "Gender Transformative Dialogue" MTOT Trainer Training was a fantastic experience! In partnership with UN Women and with technical support from Rain Barrel Communications USA, our organization, CDWN, NDSS, along with local partners Juri and FEDO, is c ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 16 Sep, 2024
Orientation On GEDSI Policies and Implementation Roles  for Women Ward Member

Orientation On GEDSI Policies and Implementation Roles for Women Ward Member

The Center for Dalit Women Nepal organized "Expert Mentorship for Women Ward Member” Orientation On GEDSI Policies and Implementation Roles in Tansen Municipality, Palpa.The objective of this program was to empower executive women members by enhan ...

  • Tansen,Palpa
  • 8 Sep, 2024
Gender Equality Interaction Program

Gender Equality Interaction Program

CDWN and NDSS, in collaboration with UN Women and the government of Finland, are jointly implementing the "HAMRO SAHAKARYA" project. This initiative aims to facilitate advocacy and movement-building initiatives in targeted locations.   To ach ...

  • Banepa
  • 12 Aug, 2024
Ceremony Honoring Nepali Celebrities for Advocacy Against Caste and Gender-Based Violence

Ceremony Honoring Nepali Celebrities for Advocacy Against Caste and Gender-Based Violence

The Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) recently organized a ceremony to honor Nepali celebrities who have raised their voices to support the organization's mission to increase awareness against caste-based discrimination and gender-based violence. &nb ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 28 Jul, 2024
Workshop on political leadership

Workshop on political leadership

The Center for Dalit Women Nepal recently hosted a transformative workshop on political leadership in Bhimeshwor Municipality, Dolakha.   This basic learning workshop targeted women ward members, aiming to develop their leadership skills with a spe ...

  • Bhimeshwor Municipality,Dolakha
  • 21 Jul, 2024
Sharing GEDSI reform plan, gaps, reform strategies and achievements of the Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet

Sharing GEDSI reform plan, gaps, reform strategies and achievements of the Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet

The Center for Dalit Women Nepal hosted an event titled “Sharing GEDSI reform plan, identifying gaps, reform strategies, and celebrating achievements of the Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet.”The session proved highly interactive, offering t ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 30 Jun, 2024
Livelihood support through Hamro Sahakarya project

Livelihood support through Hamro Sahakarya project

Total 100 women received livelihood support through Hamro Sahakarya project . Among this, 40 received tailoring machine, 35 recieved goats (2goat per person), 6 recieved spray pump and Appron set for their agricultural productions, 5 recieved material sup ...

  • Kathmandu
  • 30 Jun, 2024
राजनीतिमा महिलाको सहभागिता र नेतृत्वका लागि राजनीतिक दलहरूसँग अन्तरक्रिया

राजनीतिमा महिलाको सहभागिता र नेतृत्वका लागि राजनीतिक दलहरूसँग अन्तरक्रिया

Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) and Mandavi organization recently organized an interaction program on 'Women Leadership, Women's Political Participation, and Capacity Building of Elected Women's Representatives. The main objective of this inter ...

  • Indreni Banquet,Kathmandu
  • 13 Jun, 2024
Joint Monitoring Visit from UN Women, Government of Finland and Nepal Government

Joint Monitoring Visit from UN Women, Government of Finland and Nepal Government

CDWN and NDSS, in collaboration with UN Women and government of Finland, are jointly implementing the "HAMRO SAHAKARYA" project, aiming to facilitate advocacy and movement-building initiatives in targeted locations.   To achieve this objectiv ...

  • Sarlahi
  • 10 Jun, 2024
छुवाछूत मुक्त राष्ट्र घोषणाः अवसर, कार्यान्वयन र चुनौती विषयक अन्तरक्रिया

छुवाछूत मुक्त राष्ट्र घोषणाः अवसर, कार्यान्वयन र चुनौती विषयक अन्तरक्रिया

छुवाछूत मुक्त राष्ट्र घोषणाः अवसर, कार्यान्वयन र चुनौती विषयक अन्तरक्रिया तथा दलित आन्दोलनका नेता प्रदेश प्रमुख मा. तिलक परियारको जीवनी पुस्तक विमोचन एवम् समावेशीताको अवस्था अध्ययन प्रतिवेदन सार्वजनिकीकरण समारोह २०८१ जेठ २१ प्रधानमन्त्री निवास बालुवाटारमा ...

  • kathmandu
  • 3 Jun, 2024

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