Women's Leadership Development Training and Capacity Building

The initiative aims to improve the economic and social status of Nepali women through training, with the goal of involving them more actively in the peace process.

Description

The organisation is implementing programmes focused particularly on increasing women's economic independence and political awareness. Recently, it has launched programmes to build women's leadership capacity, to ensure their participation in peacebuilding at local and national levels, and to promote women's education and economic empowerment. The organisation has been speaking out against domestic violence and raising awareness of human rights, including women's rights. It has also built up a network for peace at the local level.

Aims / Objectives

Nari Sewa Kendra has been working to develop women's leadership in the peace movement by providing them with leadership training. The organisation aims to improve women's economic situation in order to ensure their involvement in the decision-making and peace processes. The organisation is also working to eliminate domestic violence against women through an awareness-raising campaign and efforts to increase women's economic independence. It is hoped this will open up their involvement in the public domain and in sectors such as the peace movement.

How it is Articulated

Training on human rights; women's rights; skill development (sewing and cutting, entrepreneurship, vegetable farming); formation of women's groups; monitoring and evaluation; campaigning for peace; campaigning against domestic violence.

Achievements / Learning Points

The organisation has provided leadership training to women in order to increase their capability to work on public issues and ensure inclusive participation in the peace process at both the local and national level. It has regularly provided skill development training for women to achieve economic sustainability and to ensure their involvement in the peace movement. The members of the organisation have been performing voluntary work for conflict transformation in their respective areas by providing training and facilitating workshops.

Geographical Area of Operation

Gandaki zone of Nepal's western region.

Funding Resources

Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), regular income from the training centre and local resources. 

Associated Organisations

COCAP, NGO Federation, SAP-Nepal, Shrtishaktti.