Our Programs
Indentured Daughters / Bonded Girls Program
Trading a life of servitude for an education and choice. Girls as young as seven years old are sold by their families due to the extreme poverty of Southern Nepal districts. Each bonded female that is freed returns to her family and receives education or vocational training if she is too old for school entrance. Average cost to support one girl and help her family so that her education is sustainable till her grade 10 graduation: $300.00 More information
Sungava
Mentally challenged or learning disabled females. Females with mental challenges especially those with Down's Syndrome are provided with basic literacy and life skills education. These disabled females are given basic education according to their developmental abilities. The education received then provides each with some marketable skills for their livelihood through production of handicrafts and simple garments. Average cost to support one girl per year: $145.00 More information
Teacher Training
Though the Nepal Ministry of Education has made positive steps in providing rural schools with trained teacher there are still many village schools who find themselves with teachers that have not received any formal training, which directly affects the students' success. Average cost to support one-year teacher training program involving 30 to 40 teachers: $1,500.00.Donations of ANY AMOUNT towards this program are welcome. This program is initiated whenever the aggregate funding is reached. More information
Local Immigrant Women Program
The valley attracts many immigrants. However immigrant women sometimes face difficulties in adapting to their new home. In networking with various local organizations IWEN discovered that some of the problems that immigrant women face are: isolation due to language barriers, domestic violence, new mothers' difficulty attending languages classes, need of life skill training, and need of specific vocational training skills. More information
Health Education Awareness
IWEN offers workshops and programs to educate women on basic health issues and hygiene practices. The cost of these workshops varies depending on location and availability of medical personnel. These workshops are offered when funding, and opportunity allows. More information
Tharu Mother's Literacy Classes
The mothers of rescued illegally bonded girls asked IWEN for literacy classes. As their daughters gained confidence their mothers realized the importance of education not only for their daughters but also for themselves. More information
Buy A Brick
For $100 you can buy a brick with your family name on it and have it installed on the walls of the school. You could also dedicate the brick to someone you care about. All proceeds from this will go directly to the Cause and you will be provided a tax receipt for your contribution.
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