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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: 31
Latest Activity: Apr 20
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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Why do we need to empower young women leaders around the world? 4 Replies
The Need to Empower Young Women to be Leaders Around the WorldThe lack of female leaders is one of the most enduring forms of inequality in the 21st century: fewer than 20% of all decision-making national positions are held by women (World Economic Forum). Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, recently said in an interview that “The biggest challenges [for women] everywhere are political participation and economic empowerment — and ending violence against women.” Entrenched…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 20.
Get to know our co-founders! 3 Replies
Our co-founders explain Women LEAD's vision.Check out our interview with Women You Should Know.Check out Peace X Peace's interview with our co-founder, Claire Naylor.2) Why did you decide to found…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 17.
We were selected as one of the Top 50 solutions delivering for women. Please support us! 1 Reply
Every year, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, Women Deliver celebrates the progress made on behalf of girls and women worldwide. The “Women Deliver 50” is a compilation of the 50 most inspiring ideas and solutions that are delivering for girls and women. Out of hundreds of submissions from 103 countries around the world, a selection committee of experts and advocates from leading global non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations narrowed the applications to 125 nominees.…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by 5 for Fairness Apr 17.
Quotes from our School Leadership participants 3 Replies
“I realized I can have so much influence over others and that my knowledge increases as I share it.” (Aishwarya)“Before this, I never felt like I could lead things, but now I feel like I can lead anything at any time” (Sharmila)“I felt so proud that this was the first program to be completed in my school. In the past, they had all lost momentum half way as attendance always dropped, so my teachers initially discouraged me but at the closing ceremony, they congratulated me on my success.”…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by Payton M Apr 14.
The Real Impact of our Leadership Institute on our girls 2 Replies
We measured the impact of our Leadership Institute through baseline and post-program surveys. Participants have increased their communication and professional skills, boosted their confidence, and gained a deeper understanding of peace, leadership and political awareness. Communication and confidenceOverall, participants experienced a:30% increase in comfort with public speaking (in front of a group of 30+ people)32% increase in their level of confidence in themselves and their abilities…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 14.
Skills Your Students Learn 1 Reply
Can you give us a couple of specific examples of skills you teach your students? Continue
Started by mary rourke. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 14.
"I became a more confident leader" Hear from Menuka Gurung, a Women LEAD participant!
Menuka Gurung, a fellow at Women LEAD for the Social Entrepreneurship project, is an alumna from the 2011 Leadership Institute. She has been working on her Social Entrepreneurship program since the end of the Institute. She is also a school leader at The NAMSS School with Sharmila Dhungana, another alumna from the same year.Rajina,…Continue
Started by Claire Charamnac Apr 14.
Change 1 Reply
Hello! I was wondering if you could articulate for us your "theory of change" (i.e. how do you think change happens in the community you are serving.)Continue
Started by Sophie K. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 14.
Questions 1 Reply
Hi - I was wondering what kind of local resistance you've encountered in establishing Women Lead.Continue
Started by Sam Harper. Last reply by Claire Charamnac Apr 14.
Our programs in numbers 4 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 Apr 14.
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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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