Many of the women in our senior literacy program were never given the chance to attend school. Married young and focused on family, education was a dream on hold. Now, they’re reclaiming that dream — learning to read and write for the first time in their lives. With every lesson, their confidence grows, and doors begin to open.
It’s never too late to learn. These women are living proof.
Didi’s Beauty School, on the 3rd floor is a modern salon training in a professional, hands-on environment. From hairstyling and skincare to makeup and customer service, our program equips students with the skills needed to thrive in the beauty industry.
More than just a training center, Didi Beauty School is a space where confidence grows, careers begin, and empowerment takes root.
Cooking School is now up and running at Didi Vocational Centre— and already making a meaningful impact. Students learn basic culinary skills which equips them them with for employment and independence. Thank you to Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club (D9685) for funding this program with a Rotary Foundation matching grant.
It was a pleasure to welcome Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Leann Johnston. It was a pleasure to show case our work of empowering disadvantaged women in Nepal. We look forward to once again working with the Embassy in the future.
Our Industrial Sewing Program prepares women for real job opportunities in Nepal’s growing garment and textile industry — one of the country’s largest employers. Trainees learn to operate industrial sewing machines and gain the technical skills required to work in factories or production units. With high demand for skilled workers, this program opens the door to stable employment and financial independence.
We’re helping women build futures — one stitch at a time.
Barista Training Program is now up and running at Didi Vocational Centre— and already making a meaningful impact. So far, 60 young girls have received hands-on barista training, equipping them with valuable skills for employment and independence. Thank you to Gosford North Rotary Club (D9685) for instigating this program with a Rotary Foundation matching grant.
With the support of Gosford North Rotary Club, our Barista Training Program is now up and running — and already making a meaningful impact. So far, 60 young girls have received hands-on barista training, equipping them with valuable skills for employment and independence.
This week Jose and Bella from Britain visited before doing the Everest Base Camp trek. After meeting our awesome literacy class, they decided to raise money to support these students with the text books. Well done girls.
We welcomed Jessie Harman RI Director and Australian Rotary Foundation Chair Jessie Harman to Didi HQ’s. Jessie was truly appreciative of the work we are doing to empower disadvantaged women.
Congratulations to the 2025 Didi Aid team for implementing an amazing new canteen at the school we support in remote Nepal. Now 65 students and staff can enjoy a daily mean in a clean environment with modern equipment.