The seed had been planted to expand Didi HQ to cater to the growing need of women seeking to become independent through vocational education. The Didi Foundation was growing its reputation of being a safe and welcoming place for women of all caste and religions to learn skills. By 2017 we had definitely outgrown our rented three downstairs rooms of a house in Kageshwori.
With the support of wonderful supporters, we were able to secure land in Mulpani Kathmandu and raise the funds to build our own purpose-built building. Mulpani had very few community services for women. Therefore it was the ideal place to establish Didi Headquarters.
Stage 1
Construction started in January, 2018 and complied with all local regulations and was built to be earthquake-proof.
January 2018 – Construction started
2018 April and a first floor added
2018 September -Stage 1 completed
Stage two
Construction commenced adding a second floor with the support of an Australian Aid Friendship Grant
2019 June – Second-floor constructions
2019 August – Second floor completed
Stage 3
A Pre-fabricated class room was added to the 3rd floor
2021 December – Sewing room