Women Awareness Center, Nepal (WACN)

Mission

WACN's vision if to create a just society in Nepal. Our mission is the empowerment of the disadvantaged, women in particular.

Programs

Initiate integrated community-based development programs, informal savings and credit groups and cooperatives for women; organize training for men and women on topics such as agriculture, health, gender issues, savings and credit, and cooperatives; publish books and other materials on issues pertaining to women; organize sustainable agriculture training and establishing model farmers in communities to serve as a future resource.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Develop Women Savings & Credit Cooperative, Nepal

Personnel Overview

Prativa Subedi - Secretary
Prativa Subedi, was nominated as Ashoka Fellow in 1992. Prativa began her work among underprivileged groups of women and helped them with projects, ranging from environmental conservation projects, health care services to income generation. Having gained experience working with poor, Prativa decided to start her own organization. Prativa has a B.A., a one year B.Ed., and an M.A. in economics.

Personnel Statistics

Mrs. Prativa Subedi,
Secretary
Founded in 1991
Employees: 20
Volunteers: 200