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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Duna Tapari Machine Support in Godawari-7
CWAD provided Duna Tapari machines to 11 benefactrices from women group of Godawari Municipality Ward-7. Earlier trained with help from the Ward Office, these women are now equipped to start green enterprises. The handover took place in the presence of local representatives and beneficiaries. This initiative promotes eco-friendly livelihoods, income generation, and women’s economic empowerment.
September 2, 2025 -
Tailoring Support Program to Dhangadhi-8 Women Group Members
CWAD provided tailoring materials to women group members of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City Ward 8, including Ms. Kiran Rana and Ms. Ramful Rana.The handover program took place in the presence of the Ward Chair and Ms. Sabitra Ghimire, Executive Director of Dwrf Nepal, our local coordination partner.This program is designed to empower marginalized women by providing
September 1, 2025 -
Goat Distribution Program in Kailali District – Empowering Women Through Livelihood Support
CWAD, with the financial support of AEIN – Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Népal, successfully organized a Goat Distribution Program for women group members in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City (Wards 8 & 9) and Godawari Municipality (Wards 7 & 8). In coordination with local partner DWRF Nepal and the presence of local ward representatives,
September 1, 2025 -
Kailali Women’s Group Exposure with Tharu Organic Community Homestay
In a meaningful exposure event, women group members from Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City Ward-9 engaged in an insightful interaction with the representatives of Tharu Organic Community Homestay, Birendranagar-9. The visit was organized in coordination with Naya Jyoti, Surkhet, and graced by the presence of AEIN Nepal representative, Mr. Ramesh Twayana. During the session, the Tharu Homestay
September 1, 2025
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)
