Regular activities under our 𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒓𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒂 Project are ongoing in Kavre and Sarlahi. We are continuing our Year 3 Transformative Gender Dialogue module sessions along with Community Action Plan (CAP) activities. This year is focused on or ...
The National Dalit Commission successfully organized the public launch of its Strategic Plan 2082 to 2087 and the Grievance Management System on Dec 29 2025 with the support of CDWN and KURVE Wustrow. The event was attended by government o ...
Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN), with the support of KURVE Wustrow, collaborated with Youth NGO Federation Nepal and Rastriya Yuwa Parishad Nepal to organize a discussion on the Gen Z Movement for Social Justice and Inclusiveness. Youth ...
The Hamro Sahakarya Project recently conducted a refresher Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Year 3 Gender Transformative Manual, with SHG volunteers and members taking the lead in facilitating the sessions. Their active participation demonstrated strong ...
Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) conducted an awareness session on digital safety and online responsibility for students of Shree Kuleshwor Secondary School, Kathmandu. The session was designed to help students understand safe internet practices and th ...
CDWN, in collaboration with the Rastriya Mukta Haliya Samaj Mahasangh, carried out a Human Rights Defenders mobilization and training program in Dadeldhura district. The two-day event focused on strengthening the capacity of local Human Rig ...
CDWN organized a series of school-based competitions under the Hamro Shakarya Project to raise awareness on child marriage among students and communities. Prabhat School, Nala, Banepa We conducted a poem competition focused on the theme of child marriag ...
Today our SHG members spent the day learning about gender and sexuality, different forms of violence, the causes behind them, and the impact violence leaves on individuals and families. We also discussed how to recognize survivors and offer safe, confid ...
CDWN conducted a self-defense training for adolescent girls at Shree Kuleshowr Secondary School, Kathmandu, under the project “Improving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion and Reducing Poverty through Education of Dalit and Highly Ma ...
The Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN), in collaboration with Nepal Dalit Sewa Samaj (NDSS), conducted a three-day capacity development workshop aimed at strengthening staff skills in non-violent conflict transformation, survivor-centered support, and or ...
The Hamro Sahakarya Project, led by CDWN, aims to empower communities, foster gender equality, and challenge harmful social practices. Our work focuses on raising awareness, building leadership, and promoting collective action among families, local leader ...
Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) successfully conducted a half-day mentorship session with Women Provincial Assembly Members of Bagmati Province in Kathmandu. The session focused on Budget Planning and Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) & ...
Module sessions of the Transformative Gender dialouge Manual year 3 at Kavre and Sarlahi, under our HamroSahakarya Project. This year is all about on organizing and collective action for change. In this year , participants learn how social ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
