by Dipa Kuikel-Pudasaini | Sep 29, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, News, Newsletter, Didi Program
Background This year, the topic of self-defense, child safety and girls and women protecting themselves has been a priority for us. One thing that we had been thinking of doing, but had not been able to do so far was to involve local law enforcement into our program....
by Sirjana Waiba | Aug 30, 2024 | Updates, Awareness, Blog, News, Newsletter
Stray dogs are found throughout major cities, small towns and villages in Nepal. Their numbers are always increasing due to lack of sterilization programs. Stray dogs roam the streets in search of food. This brings them close to humans. Sometimes they are infected...
by Dipa Kuikel-Pudasaini | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog, News, Newsletter, Didi Program, Awareness
Reported by: Dipa Kuikel and Sirjana Waiba Successful people can inspire others by setting a very good example of what is possible. We have been using this method to inspire our bahinis (girls in our program). We often bring guest speakers who come from similar...
by Sirjana Waiba | Jul 28, 2024 | Updates, Awareness, Blog, News, Newsletter, Didi Program
Now that our 9 Bahinis have passed their SEE, we are excited for them to pursue further education, and we are guiding the girls to make the best career choices. We are also helping all the other graduates, so the entire school and community benefits. There was a long...
by Dipa Kuikel-Pudasaini | Jun 29, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, News, Newsletter, Didi Program
Personal Background Sanjita Balami’s journey began in the small, close-knit town of Hundu, where she grew up in a supportive family environment. Her father was a dedicated teacher, and her mother managed the household, instilling in Sanjita the values of...
by Sirjana Waiba | Apr 29, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, News, Newsletter, Updates
The new school year starts with us providing new uniforms for the girls that are newly joining the program as well as for girls who are in need of new uniforms. This year is extra special for us because the women we provided tailoring training to (Yog Mahila Samuha)...