by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Women's Centre
The self-defense training program was run as part of a joint project between Didi Foundation, Metropolitan Police Baudha and Police Beat Mulpani. The 5-day campaign against sexual violence was attended by 50 women and undertaken at Didi Vocational Centre in Mulpani. We acknowledge and express our gratitude to all those present including our special guests, Nagarapp Ramukh and Krishnahari Thapa, police officials and all the women who participated.
All guests and participants enjoyed refreshments of tea and cake at the Didi Swing Cafe after the event.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence runs from 25 November to 10 December. The 2021 global theme is “Orange the World: End violence against women now!” The international campaign was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and now runs annually.
Didi HQ’s – Women against Domestic and Family Violence Workshop
by admin | Nov 28, 2021 | Women's Centre
Congratulations to the women who completed the 2021 Beauticians Course at Didi’s Vocational Centre in Mulpani, Kathmandu.
We are extremely proud of your dedication, perseverance and determination to complete the course. On behalf of the Didi team and Centre Manager, Jyoti Dahal, we wish you success in your future achievements.
Centre Manager Jyoti Dahal
Didi Foundation Vocational Education Centre, Mulpani Kathmandu
by admin | Nov 24, 2021 | Didi HQ Building, Women's Centre
We wish to thank Brisbane Water Rotary Club for sponsoring a Rotary District 9685 Matching Grant to re-furbish our computer lab. This entailed purchasing new tables, chairs and 15 new computers, a data projector and a whiteboard.
We had 315 women apply for computer skills training, of which only 15 could be selected. In the 3-month training program, they will develop skills in computer technology and the use of various software programs such as word, excel, graphic design, and social media. Such skills will empower these women to undertake employment in the business sector.
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Didi Bakery Cafe, Didi HQ Building, Women's Centre
In alignment with the UN Sustainability Goals, the Didi Foundation created its own strategic plan to become a financially self-sustaining entity. To do this a modern and contemporary designed café was created to complement Didi’s Bakery Café.
The Didi Swing Café provides a meeting place for women and locals to have tea and cake, socialise, have a conversation and make community connections. A Mono street food cart also provides for takeaway or eat in delicious traditional Momo’s.
Once a month Didi HQ runs personal development courses for women. As part of our community engagement program, all participants are provided tea and biscuit at Didi Swing Café.
The Swing Café is proving to be a unique café to visit in Kathmandu and more importantly providing a modern service to our community of Mulpani. https://www.facebook.com/didi.swing.cafe
All profits from the Didi Swing Café go to empowering women through education at Didi Vocational Centre.
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Didi Swing Cafe
Didi Swing Cafe
Didi CEO Supid Koirala and Mayor Krishna Hari Thapa
Momo’s traditional Nepalese food
by admin | Oct 27, 2021 | Outreach Programs, Women's Centre
The Didi Foundation collaborated with CLCR Nepal to deliver 300 backpacks and school writing books to disadvantaged school students in remote areas of Nepal.
Regardless of having to walk up to two hours in all weather conditions, to get to school, most of these students had never owned a school bag, Therefore, their school books were often damaged. Two of these remote schools were in the Ramechhap and Sindhuli districts and the other school is in Bhaktapur.
The Didi Foundation has had a long relationship with the school in Ramechhap which we rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake. Since then we have annually supplied the school with educational resources.
Didi Foundation has supported the Bhaktapur School for many years by supplying uniforms, educational resources, technology, and a school feeding program.
Education is the road out of poverty.
Didi team delivering school bags
Collaboration between The Didi Foundation and CLCR Nepal
by admin | Aug 15, 2021 | Women's Centre
After months of lockdown Didi HQ’s started our first vocational course ‘Beauticians Course’.
The two-month course teaches women the art of nails, beauty treatments, hair care and design. Also, training in bridal hair and makeup. 15 women were selected from 129 and were selected due to their current social and cultural dilemmas and their desire to succeed.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work in this growing industry or start their own business. Didi Savings and Credit Cooperative will support eligible women with a small low interest, start-up loan to commence their businesses.
This course was sponsored by the Municipality.
Successful applicants for the Beauticians Course
Tutorial lesson on Beauty Course
