MAKWANPUR MAHILA SAMUHA (MMS)

Written on 05 March 2009.

Makwanpur Mahila Samuha (MMS) was established by 12 HIV infected and affected women from the district five years ago. This group has run various income-generating programs to make women sustainable economically.

NAVAJYOTI CENTRE

Written on 05 March 2009.

The aim of the Centre is to educate the mentally handicapped and to help achieve some measure of personal independence and happiness. Through recognising and respecting the handicapped as valuable members of society, the organisation recognises their potential to grow, as well as their ability to make a contribution to communities. The Centre also provides self-help, language skills and recreational activities.

TEKA SAMUHA

Written on 05 March 2009.

Teka Samuha Nepal is a non-profit and non-government organisation set up by a group of professionals, who have been working in the field of women empowerment, education, community development, environment conservation and volunteer program for many years. Teka designs and delivers educational and awareness programs for marginalised and disadvantaged people in local communities of Nepal and creates opportunities for self-sustainability.

WOMEN ACTING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE (WATCH)

Written on 05 March 2009.

WOMEN ACTING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE (WATCH) is a secular, non-profit, politically non-aligned NGO founded in 1992. It focuses on helping Nepal's poor and oppressed communities, with special attention to rural women. WATCH is committed to achieving self-reliant and sustainable forms of development. Their particular area of expertise is in organising women and other oppressed groups at the grassroots level and providing them with the support they need to take action, or to learn about how to make changes to their lives.