Women's Empowerment, Vocational Skills & Income Generation

What You'll Learn

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   To establish and operate a dedicated Women's Empowerment and Vocational Training Centre providing safe, inclusive learning spaces where women from marginalized and economically disadvantaged backgrounds can access life-changing vocational training and pathways to sustainable income generation.

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   To provide comprehensive vocational training in traditional and contemporary textile arts including handloom weaving (Dhaka fabric, Newari Haku Patasi), knitting, crochet, macrame, felt making, and natural dyeing.

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   To establish structured training programs in tailoring, cutting, stitching, and garment construction from basic hand stitching through to pattern making, fashion design, and production of ready-made garments and textile accessories.

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   To offer vocational training in women-led income-generating crafts including jewelry making, pottery and ceramics, natural soap and skincare making, paper crafts, candle making, natural food processing, and organic product packaging.

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   To deliver integrated empowerment education covering self-advocacy, women's legal rights, financial literacy, reproductive health, domestic violence awareness, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and cooperative management alongside all vocational programs.

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   To facilitate the formation, registration, and operation of Women's Cooperatives providing legal guidance, governance training, collective branding, and market linkages to domestic retail, tourism, e-commerce, and international fair-trade channels.

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   To develop digital and technical skills programs for women including basic computer literacy, social media marketing, online selling platforms, digital payment systems, and remote freelancing skills.

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   To establish partnerships with UN Women Nepal, GIZ Nepal, the National Women's Commission, and international fair-trade certification bodies.