Local Leaders Discuss Gaps in SGBV Laws and Commit to Strengthening Response Mechanisms
Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province – November 13, 2024: In a consultative workshop held in Dhangadhi, local leaders from Shuklaphanta and Krishnapur municipalities gathered to discuss the findings of a survey on the status and gaps in the implementation of gender-based violence (GBV) laws. The event, organized by Saathi under the GOAL Project, aimed to engage municipal […]
Traditional Healers and Religious Leaders Unite to Challenge Gender Bias in Mahendranagar
Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur – November 10, 2024: The workshop brought together over 30 participants, including traditional healers, religious leaders, and civil society representatives, to tackle harmful gender-biased cultural practices. The event, held under the Generating Ownership Awareness & Liberation (GOAL): From Harmful Gender Stereotypes and SGBV Program, aimed to identify role models among community leaders to […]
Capacity-Building Training for Residential Staff
Kathmandu, November 20, 2024 – Saathi, in collaboration with The Bookwishes Club, successfully organized a three-day capacity-building training program for its residential staff from November 17 to 19. The training focused on three key areas: Self-Awareness, Communication, and Time Management. The program aimed to enhance the professional skills of participants, providing them with valuable insights […]
Livelihood Support for GBV Survivors in Kanchanpur
Kanchanpur, November 12, 2024 – In an effort toward empowering survivors of gender-based violence, Saathi provided livelihood support to 10 women in Kanchanpur on Tuesday. This initiative was part of the Generating Ownership Awareness & Liberation (GOAL) program, implemented in collaboration with AEIN (Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Népal). The support distribution was conducted in close […]
Saathi’s Dashain Festival: A Platform for Creativity, Heritage and Growth
October 5, 2024 – Lalitpur, Saathi organized a vibrant Dashain celebration featuring various cultural performances by the children in its care. The event was filled with lively music, traditional songs, and dynamic dances, providing a joyful platform for the children to express their creativity and talents. Beyond the festivities, the celebration aimed to help the […]
Dalit and Women Ward Members Trained in Gender Transformative Governance
October 2, 2024, Mahendranagar, Far Western Province – Saathi, under the GOAL Project supported by AEIN, Luxembourg, successfully organized a two-day workshop aimed at empowering Dalit and Women Ward Members from Shuklaphanta and Krishnapur Municipalities. The event, held from 1 to 2 October, focused on enhancing understanding of the Intersectional Gender Transformative Approach in governance […]
French Ambassador Virginie Corteval Visits Saathi Shelter, Praises Efforts Against Gender-Based Violence
Kathmandu, Nepal – October 4, 2024 – A delegation led by the French Ambassador to Nepal, Excellency Virginie Corteval, visited Saathi’s women and children shelter to observe the organization’s ongoing efforts in combating violence against women and children. Saathi’s President, Sajani Amatya, warmly welcomed the ambassador and her team during the visit. The visiting team […]
Saathi AGM Re-elects Board Members
September 27, 2024, Lalitpur – The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Saathi successfully re-elected its nine-member board today. The election was held unanimously, and the AGM also approved new policies and amendments to the organization’s statute. Sajani Amatya has been re-elected as the president, set to lead the organization for the next three years. […]
Generation Equality Consultation on Civil Society Report on Beijing + 30
September 16, 2024, Kathmandu — Saathi with the support of FJS International, Ltd. held a consultation in collaboration with Shantimalika in Kathmandu as part of the ongoing civil society review for the Beijing+30 Report. The event brought together participants from civil society working on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment to contribute to a comprehensive national […]
Provincial & Local Multi-Sectoral Response Coordination Meeting
September 18, 2024, Mahendranagar- Saathi, under the Empowered Women Prosperous Nepal (EWPN) program, organized an interaction program focused on strengthening coordination among service providers addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The event saw the participation of key representatives, including the Deputy Mayors of Bhimdatta and Belauri Municipalities, the Chief District Officer, Nepal Police, One-Stop Crisis Management Centers […]