Women Awareness Center Nepal

Overview

Program Overview

WACN’s programs provide an integrated approach to women’s development. They fall under six main categories-The Community Based Development Program [CBDP], the Women’s Savings and Credit Cooperatives, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Centers, Trainings, and Networking and Advocacy. 


The primary activities include:
  • Launching integrated community-based development programs and research.
  • Promoting and institutionalizing savings and credit groups and cooperatives for the social and economic empowerment of women.
  • Eliminating violence against women, including trafficking, domestic abuse, and sexual assault through a variety of programs.
  • Preventing the exploitation of child labor.
  • Implementing sustainable agriculture programs.
  • Engaging in local and national advocacy for women’s rights and protection.
  • Providing the space for women to work independently and to develop and run their own institutions.
  • Developing training program and resource centers.