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Women LEAD
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We empower young women to take leadership positions alongside men in Nepal by providing them with the skills to pursue their vision for change.
Women in Nepal face overwhelming challenges: 1/3 of girls aged 15 to 19 are married and 60% of women are illiterate. Young women have the passion and vision to solve these problems, but simply lack the necessary resources. We build the capacity of future female leaders to tackle root causes of poverty and discrimination. We have equipped 200 promising students (aged 14 to 19) with skills and resources through our leadership programs: the Institute, School Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Our programs empower young women to be leaders by equipping them with leadership training, skills-building, mentoring, and a peer-support network.
Website: http://www.women-lead.org
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Members: 28
Latest Activity: on Saturday
5 words, 1 way, 1 reason
- 5 words that describe Women LEAD
youth-driven/led, locally owned
- 1 way they help make the world more fair for girls
We help overcome gender discrimination by investing in a new generation of female leaders working alongside men.
- 1 reason their work is crucial
The lack of female leaders is one of the most enduring forms of inequality in the 21st century. We empower adolescent girls to become leaders and create change in their schools, communities and nation.
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Discussion
A Few Questions! 1 Reply
Hi Claire,I was wondering about your goals. How do you, and your organization, set goals?Also what are some of your goals for next year?Furthermore, where do you see your organization in five years, or so? What goals will you have to accomplish in order achieve that status in five years?Thanks!GennyContinue
Started by Genny L. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Feb 14.
Feedback 1 Reply
Do you have a system for getting feedback from the people you are trying to serve?Continue
Started by Sophie K. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Feb 13.
Our programs in numbers 2 Replies
Our programs in numbers64 girls trained through the LEAD programOur 2011 LEAD group consisted of 36 girls:10 of which participated in our Social Entrepreneurship Program8 of which participated in our School Leadership Program130 middle-school girls and boys trained through the School Leadership ProgramContinue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Feb 13.
Your Biggest Challenge? 3 Replies
Hi Claire,I'm asking all the team leaders this question: In your view, what is the main obstacle to the mission of Women Lead? Mary Continue
Started by mary rourke. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Feb 13.
"I’ve learnt that change begins with me": Hear from Dipeeka, a program alumni and intern! 1 Reply
Dipeeka, on the far left, at LEADership Institute in 2010.I got selected for the LEADership Institute organized by Women LEAD in 2010. A high school student, comfortable in my own bubble, I had never thought seriously about issues that affected girls and women in my own society and country. After attending sessions led by experts…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by 5 for Fairness Feb 11.
IRS Determination Letter 1 Reply
This is the letter showing that our fiscal sponsor, Ashoka's Youth Venture, is a legitimate organization that can legally receive donations.They receive the money on our behalf and transfer it to us, as we are not yet registered as a 501c3.Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by 5 for Fairness Feb 10.
$5000 1 Reply
Claire this is fantastic! I was just wondering what the program would do with the $5000 grant exactly. Thanks! Eliot Continue
Started by Eliot H.. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Feb 10.
Our Core Values
Core valuesWe believe that the full participation of women at all levels of decision-making is crucial to create peaceful and inclusive societies.We are youth-driven and youth-led: we believe in the power of young women to create and lead change. We recognize both their current contributions and their future potential. Young women have the passion and the vision to create change in their communities, but simply lack the resources, networks and support to do so.We are locally owned and…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac Feb 7.
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Comment by Lisë Funkhouser Paul on February 9, 2012 at 11:26am
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I love that you equip girls with leadership training, skill building and mentoring!
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