Welcome to CWAD
Established in 1997, Centre for Women’s Awareness and Development (CWAD), is a leading organization working for the protection and promotion of women and children’s human rights in Nepal. CWAD believes that violation of women’s civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, in formal and informal institutions, perpetuates vicious cycle of violence against them. Guided by human rights based integrated approach and feminist perspective, CWAD’s works encompasses grassroots to national and international level policy advocacy, networking, capacity building and developing women’s agencies. Working with duty bearers at all levels to create support mechanisms to improve access to justice, peace, and good governance and policy provisions for women, girls, children and marginalized communities also characterizes CWAD engagement.
Latest News & Blogs
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CWAD Celebrates 29th Annual Day in Bhaktapur
CWAD celebrated 29th Annual Day at Bhaktapur Guest House, Katunje, Bhaktapur, bringing together Board Members, Advisors, staff, members of the Bhaktapur Women’s Group, local government representatives, partners, and well-wishers to mark 29 years of commitment to women’s empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive community development. A special highlight of the celebration was the presentation of Tokens
August 4, 2026 -
Self-Care Session Successfully Conducted for CWAD Board Members, Staff, and Women’s Group Members in Bhaktapur
CWAD successfully conducted a One-Day Self-Care Session at Bhaktapur Guest House, Katunje, Bhaktapur. The session brought together CWAD Board Members, Advisors, Staff, and members of the Bhaktapur Women’s Group. Facilitated by Ms. Sita Maya Thing Lama, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Trainer, the session focused on mindfulness, stress management, grounding techniques, and practical self-care strategies to promote
August 4, 2026 -
School Education Support Program successfully conducted At Shree Subarnashowr School Bhaktapur
On 21st May, 2026, CWAD, with the financial support and presence of AEIN – Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Népal organized an educational support program at Shree Subarneshwor School, Ward-6, Bhaktapur. Needy and marginalized students received essential school supplies aimed at promoting equal access to education. The AEIN Nepal representatives’ Ramesh Twayana visit and
May 22, 2026 -
Strengthening Women-Led Enterprise: Heat Press Machine Support for Bhaktapur Clothing Group “Kalpanik”
On 15th May 2026, a Heat Press Machine was officially handed over to the Clothing Group of the Bhaktapur women group members in the presence of Roberto Baldanza, Program Manager of AEIN, and Ramesh Twayana, Nepal Representative of AEIN. The support was provided in response to the request of the women entrepreneurs to help expand
May 22, 2026
Thematic Area
Social and Economic Empowerment of Women and Child
This focus to Social Justice (women and child rights), Economic Justice (women economic empowerment and policy inclusion), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with focus to women, youth/adolescents, gender and sexual minorities (queer communities), early marriage, child protection, policy advocacy, strengthening CSOs/rights-holders’ groups, and local governments.
Rule of Law and Good Governance
This focus to System strengthening of Local Governments (LGs) and Province Governments (PGs), Political Inclusion/Participatory Democracy, Policy Advocacy from the lens of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change, Accountability- Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and GESI Audit, Strengthening CSOs.
Access to Justice
This focus to Legal Empowerment, Legal Aid Services, Mediation, and Judicial Committee Strengthening at the local level governments – Municipalites. As well as to the Federal and Provincial level Governments.
Organizational Development of CWAD
Organizational governance and system strengthening, technical capacity development, diversify funding for growth, networking and collaboration with wide range of stakeholders.
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
This focus to Policy and Impact Analysis of Climate Change (CC) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on women and children and vulnerable communities, Policy Advocacy and Interventions, Strengthening CSOs and local governments, Humanitarian Response from Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection lens.
Cross cutting/Mainstreaming priorities
This focus to organizational and programs levels
a. Mainstreaming Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
b. Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
c. Mainstreaming Climate Change/ Environmental Sustainability
d. Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity in CWAD interventions
Our Works
We work for the protection and promotion of women and children. we have been working since 1997 in best possible ways
Notice Board
- Capacity Enhancement of Marginalized Women and Girls and GBV Victims/Survivors on legal Empowerment (Bhaktapur and Kailali District)
- Capacity Development of Community-Women Leaders and Paralegals on Leadership, laws and policy (Bhaktapur and Kailali District)
