"EmpowHER"

The social situation in Nepal remains tense. In the fall of 2025, nationwide protests shook the nation: thousands of young people took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding more say, the fight against corruption and free access to social media. These protests made it clear that many young people are looking for prospects and want to be heard by the government and their fellow human beings.

this is exactly where "EmpowHER" comes in: Young women can take part in training courses on topics such as education, health, self-confidence, women's rights and gender equality. They learn to raise their voices, take responsibility and play an active role in their community. The participants are also actively involved in women's groups in their communities, where they share the knowledge gained from the training courses and strengthen women's voices. Last but not least, the general public is also made aware of issues such as gender equality, and the project works with local government representatives.

The project has proven to be very successful since its launch in 2023; feedback from the workshops so far shows that the young women gain courage and confidence from participating. Demand for the courses and training continues to be very high. For this reason, the project activities will be further expanded from 2026, reaching even more participants. Young women from remote areas in the Kathmandu Valley in particular are to be given access to the training courses: The local partner organization attaches particular importance to ensuring that the workshops are low-threshold in order to keep cultural and logistical hurdles to a minimum.