The Women’s Foundation conducted a successful free eye camp in the Kathmandu district, serving over 580 individuals with vital eye care services, treatment, and eyeglasses to those in need.
A safe workplace breeds better productivity and avoids preventable losses of manpower. As said, WFN provided all the staff and employees with first aid training to learn to be more conscious of safety in the workplace leading to a reduced number of accidents and injuries. The first aid training includes preventing injury from getting worse, aiding recovery, relieving pain, protecting the unconscious, use of medicine, etc.
The floriculture was successful and the outcome of the training was as per the objective of the training. The beneficiaries were provided with festival seeds and tunnels to initiate the project. The growth of the seed was monitored properly till the time of harvest. After the harvest, the outcome of marigold flower, Chrysanthemum, and globe amaranth was highly sold in the Tihar festival from the outlet. The sales of the flower reached more than NRs. 500000 in Tihar festivals from the outlet.
The representatives, Madeleine Jacob and frank from Marie Schlei Association, Germany visited the production site of the Floriculture project. The beneficiaries were overwhelmed to welcome the special guest. the Program was conducted in the presence of Krishna Murari Chaulagain (ward chairman of Melamchi Municipality ward no. 1), Nagendra prasad khatiwada (ward chairman of Melamchi Municipality ward no. 2), Devkumari Chaulagain (President of Women Hub), Krishna Prasad Chaulagain (WFN district representative). Ward members from Melamchi wards no 1 & 2. Also, the staff from WFN. The field of the beneficiaries was visited and a short interview was taken.
We heartily Congratulate our President Ms. Kamala Upreti on her recent publication of book, “अविराम यात्रा” We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. The book launching program was organized in coordination with Simal Book Publication at Royal Singi Hotel, kamaladi, Kathmandu.
On this special occasion, different scholars and people attended the program. The program was inaugurated with the presence of the following chief guest, special guests, and other scholars:
1. Mr. Kamal Dhakal: ( Book publisher, Chief of Simal book publication)
2. Mr. Ganga Prasad Uperti: (Honorable Chancellor of Pragya-Pratishthan)
3. Prof. Dr. Hemnath Poudel: ( Nepal Pragya- Pratishthan, Pragya member)
4. Prof. Dr. Sashi Adhakari Raut: ( senior advocate) president of Women’s NGO federation Nepal
5. Ms. Sharda Shrestha: ( First Female Judge of Nepal)
6. Dr. Mr. Ramesh Shubhekchu: ( senior literator and analyst )
7. Mr. Pradeep Pokharel: (Chairman of EOC Nepal and senior Human rights activist)
8. Ms. Shubhekshya Bindu Tuladhar: (editor of the book)
9. Prof. Dr. Mohan Sitaula : (International Nepali literary society)
10. Mr. Sakti Begani : (Social activist and Entrepreneur)
‘Abhiram Yatra’ is a Continuous Journey in English. This book is an autobiography essay about Ms. Kamala Upreti precisely of her life and achievements that she has achieved in her personnel as well as professional life. The book is also focused on her journey, dedication and services relating to the Women’s Foundation. Moreover, the book is solely related to the social work & women’s empowerment and the leadership role of women in the society.
We are very grateful to express the award received by Ms. Kamala Upreti ,President of WFN and Ms. Renu Sharma Former President of WFN in recognition for ongoing commitment in championing women’s issues for gender equality in Nepal dated on 7th March 2022. The award ceremony was organized by Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI)- Women Leadership forum in respects the national recognition for influencing women who are chosen for their successful accomplishment and contribution in changing the society for women. WFN has been awarded in recognition of making exemplary contributions in the society by providing the free legal services, skill development trainings and providing job opportunities for women in need. The award ceremony was organized on the special occasion of the International Women’s Day 2022.
Once again, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Women leadership forum for appreciating the efforts with such a wonderful award. We are truly honored to receive it and it would not be possible without the support of the WF Family, well-wishers, and friends like you. We would like to share this award with you !
Regarding the creation of innovative income opportunities to the targeted women, WFN has been running the three months Personal Support Worker (PSW) Training from the 1st January 2022. Despite the difficult and unexpected Corona situation occurred, trainings are running smoothly due to the strict safety measures. The main objective of the project PSW Training is strengthening the social participation and self-determination of disadvantaged women from Kathmandu, and the regions Bhaktapur, Kavre, Sunsari, Sindhupalchok and Dolakha. The training has been started from the 1st January and will be completed by the end of March 2022 !
The first phase of PSW training is taking place at two different locations: Kathmandu and in Sunsari Districts. In order to implement the training successfully, WFN has appointed a training coordinator in Sunsari. A well-known training center of Inkha Polyclinic has been providing the training hall, hubs for practical class and trainers. Moreover, the branch office of WFN Sunsari regularly monitors and evaluates the training.
Major Outcomes
· PSW trainings in both of the districts have been running satisfactorily.
· Trainees and trainers have been participating with a strong enthusiasm.
· Regular internal/ weekly tests and practical classes are taking place.
· Both the WFN central office and district branch have been monitoring and providing adequate facilitation for the trainings.
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10 Days Training of the Trainers on Women’s Empowerment for 40 women in Rural Nepal through Floriculture Training with the support of Marie-Schlei-Verein e. V., Germany has been started. The opening ceremony and the TOT program was started with the chairmanship of local ward member and president of the organization Ms. Kamala Upreti. This short training is designed to produce lower-level technical workforce able to work and equipped with skills, knowledge and positive attitudes related to flower management, gardening and cut flower production in order to meet the demand of such workforce in the country so as to contribute in the national streamline of poverty reduction and economic empowerment of Nepal.
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Amid the shortage of oxygen with a sharp increase of covid 19 patients in the hospitals the oxygen concentrators has been sent to the hospital and isolation wards in different districts. The oxygen concentrators are supported by GLS Future Foundation for development Germany.
The Women’s Foundation has been running Quarantine and Isolation Ward Support in Sindhupalchowk district with the objective of breaking the chain of COVID-19 and reduce transmission and death toll in rural areas.
The people from the rural areas are getting the facilities of quarantine and isolation wards. Moreover, the rural population are aware about the causes, sign and symptoms, and preventive measures of COVID-19.
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With the support of GLS Future Foundation for Development the Women’s Foundation have distributed 72 oxygen concentrators to the concerned isolation wards in different districts of Nepal. The oxygen concentrators are distributed to :
- Rural Economic Social Improvement Centre (RESIC), Nepalgunj
- Sushma Koirala Memorial (SKM) Hospital, Sankhu-Salambutar
- Kevin Rohan Memorial Eco Foundation (KRMEF)
- Chalnakhel, Prisoners Assistance Mission (PAM)
- Women Acting Together for Change (WATCH), Battisputali
- Covid Isolation Centre, Kathmanu Metropiltan City Ward No. 17
- Covid Isolation Centre, Kathmanu Metropiltan City Ward No. 6
- Covid Isolation Centre, Kageshwori Manohara Municipality, Ward No. 5
- Quarantine and Isolation Ward Centre, Melamchi Municipality -1
- Sindhupalchowk and Women’s Foundation district offices, shelter and head office, Bouddha
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