Nepal-U.S. Alumni Network (NUSAN) and Alliance for Idol Mission (AIM), Nepal recently collaborated to organize a training program in Sunsari, focusing on enhancing the capacity of women groups to promote the protection of women and girls from violence, abuse, and exploitation. The program took place on August 27-28. 

The two-day training program for women was attended by 35 participants. The first day featured training sessions by USG alumni Mr. Somraj Thapa and Santosh Mehta.  On the second day, guest speakers including Ms. Vinita Mehta, Deputy Chief of Inaruwa Municipality, Jai Krishna Yadav, Rajendra Pokhrel from the media sector, and representatives from the Federation of Journalists graced the event. At the event, Ms. Nirala Bhandari, from the district police administration office, highlighted the cause through her speech.

The program started with a welcome address by Ms. Riva Karn, a member of AIM-Nepal, followed by an introduction to NUSAN, its initiative and Alumni Small Grant (ASG) by Ms. Chunni Khatun. The event gathered 35 enthusiastic participants from diverse backgrounds who actively engaged in the program.

The initiative covered two municipalities in Sunsari district: Inaruwa Municipality and Harinagar Village Municipality. Women's groups were formed in these areas, comprising key women figures from the communities. These groups, totaling 7, each included 5 prominent members from marginalized backgrounds. The aim of the project is to empower these members as agents of change in addressing gender-based violence (GBV).

The Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop employed interactive and experiential methods, equipping participants with practical skills in case management, advocacy, and community mobilization for social change. Each women's group formed during the workshop designated a coordinator and had 5 permanent members.

This event is part of the Alumni Small Grant (ASG) initiative in Koshi Province, led by Ms. Chunni Khatun, recipient of the 2011 U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

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