United Mission to Develop Nepal understands that empowering women (Womens Empowerment) is an important step towards empowering families and communities, so our education program works to teach languages, mathematics, and practical skills to women in Rukum District. Due to a lack of awareness and access to quality education in Nepal, gender discrimination is a major problem that is fueled by long-held superstitious beliefs and political leaders’ decreased political vision. The socio-economic status of women in Nepal is very poor; the women are discriminated against in every aspect of society including health, education, participation, income generation, decision making, access to policy making, and human rights.
Women’s empowerment is central to the empowerment and prosperity of a community. While the Nepali Government, the United Nations (UN) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have made some impact in relation to women’s needs, there are still significant problems that need to be overcome. UMD-NEPAL offers four major projects within the Women Empowerment Program: Education, Rights and Life Skills, Microcredit Cooperative Support, Income Generation & Marketing, and Women’s Trafficking Prevention.
We think that we can make a difference in improving women’s literacy rates in Nepal. United Mission to Develop Nepal has been providing regular literacy classes to women on a regular basis, many of whom have never seen formal education in their life. UMD-Nepal provides basic reading and writing classes in English and Nepali, as well as mathematics for simple accounting purposes.
United Mission to Develop Nepal has established a life-skill training program through teaching tailoring to women. After receiving this training, they will be able to make their own money to become economically active and independent. Much of Nepali women’s work is not considered an economic activity, so as a result only 45.2 percent of women (compared to 68.2 per cent of men) are classified as economically active.
As the majority of overseas volunteers pay their volunteer fees one time and the projects need regular funding for years. You may make regular or one-off contribution so that the vulnerable Children and women can get regular support. By donating you will help fund our projects that support women and children who are victims of violence, abuse or poverty.
