Gorkha Foundation is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Women for Human Rights (WHR) on an exciting initiative in Western Gorkha.

The foundation’s directors have been working closely with WHR Nepal on a concept model village to be pioneered in Chhoprak. The project, which takes a holistic approach to reconstruction and sustainable development, will focus on community leadership by local women’s groups.

At the core of the strategy is the establishment of a Women’s Leadership Committee which will oversee the development of a community center, Chhahari-safe space, toilets, water sanitation and healthcare provision, local microcredit initiatives, teacher training, an e-library and school building reconstruction. It is envisaged that under the group leadership of local women, these facets of the community will flourish to bring a new lease of life to the village and the surrounding area.