Volunteer Opportunity

Women’s Empowerment Programme: Women’s Education, Rights & Life Skills Volunteering

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kathmandu Metropolis – 16, Nepal
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    August 19, 2024, 12:08 AM GMT+5:45
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Cost:Fee Required: $420
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Housing Available
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    Groups Welcome
    Families Welcome
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    Women’s Empowerment Programme: Women’s Education, Rights & Life Skills Volunteering

    Program Overview

    The Women's Empowerment Program (WEP) is a four-pronged initiative that aims to improve the quality of life of women living in underprivileged and rural communities in Nepal. The WEP focuses on education, rights and life skills, microcredit cooperative support, and entrepreneurship development.

    Program Goals

    The main goals of the WEP are to:

    • Improve the educational attainment of women
    • Empower women to participate in decision-making processes at the household and community levels
    • Promote economic independence for women
    • Prevent violence against women and girls

    Program Activities

    The WEP offers a variety of activities to achieve its goals, including:

    • Education and life skills training for women
    • Microcredit programs for women
    • Entrepreneurship development programs for women
    • Advocacy for women's rights
    • Violence prevention programs for women and girls

    Program Impact

    The WEP has had a significant impact on the lives of women in Nepal. Since its inception, the WEP has reached over 10,000 women and has helped them to improve their education, economic status, and participation in decision-making processes. The WEP has also helped to reduce violence against women and girls.

    Program Sustainability

    The WEP is funded by a variety of sources, including the government of Nepal, international donors, and private foundations. The WEP is committed to sustainability and is working to ensure that its programs are self-sufficient in the long term.

    The Women's Empowerment Program is a valuable initiative that is making a real difference in the lives of women in Nepal. The WEP is helping women to improve their education, economic status, and participation in decision-making processes. The WEP is also helping to reduce violence against women and girls. The WEP is a sustainable program that is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of women in Nepal.

    Program Overview

    The Women's Empowerment Program (WEP) is a four-pronged initiative that aims to improve the quality of life of women living in underprivileged and rural communities in Nepal. The WEP focuses on education, rights and life skills, microcredit cooperative support, and entrepreneurship development.

    Program Goals

    The main goals of the WEP are to:

    • Improve the educational attainment of women
    • Empower women to participate in decision-making processes at the household and community levels
    • Promote economic independence for women
    • Prevent violence against women and girls

    Program Activities

    The WEP offers a variety of activities to achieve its goals, including:

    • Education and life skills training for women
    • Microcredit programs for women
    • Entrepreneurship development programs for women
    • Advocacy for women's rights
    • Violence prevention programs for women and girls

    Program Impact

    The WEP has had a significant impact on the lives of women in…

    Location

    On-site

    Jitpurphedi, Kavresthali, Goldunga, Okharpauwa, Nishankhe, Thulachhap, Taluwa Communities

    Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
    Nayabazaar Khusibu

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    • Please send your resume (CV) with two referees’ contact details

    • Await confirmation from VIN for acceptance into the volunteer/internship program; 

    • Pay the 150€ program booking fee;

    • VIN will confirm payment and send a pre-departure pack;

    • Full payment for the volunteer placement is due on your induction.

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