Learning impactful with SCLC

On September 23, 2022, the students of Social Work from St.Xavier’s College were taken for a field visit to Shikharapur Community Learning Center in order to introduce the students to Community Organizations. The field visit intrigued the students to learn more about the community of Pharping. Some of the students were then given an opportunity to intern at Shikharapur Learning …

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Mapping Training

The second phase program of gender equality and social inclusion mapping training organized by Shikharpur Community Learning Center with the support of Dakshinkali Municipality was completed on 16th of February at Shikharpur Campus Hall. There were 40 participants, including women representatives of 9 wards of Dakshinkali municipality, chairperson of village development organizations, chairpersons of women’s groups, members of branches under …

Marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology

Shikharapur Community Learning Centre (SCLC) and Rukmini Foundation jointly established a Digital Class (Computer Lab) within the new building of Agriculture Learning Resource Centre (ALRC). ALRC is established in great support of Bagmati Province Government, Dakshinkali Municipality, ONGD-FNEL Luxembourg, many well-wishers and development stakeholders. On 11th February 2023, Mr. Mohan Basnet, Mayor of Dakshinkali Municipality, inaugurated the Digital Lab in …

3 Day Capacity Development Training for Women

Shikharapur CLC is organizing a 3 Day Capacity Development Training for women. The event is financially supported by Ward no 9 Office of Dakshinkali Municipality. The women representing women’s group, cooperatives, farmers group, local clubs and Community Development Organization (Tole Bikash Sanstha) will participate the training. Shikharapur CLC will collaborate with different departments of Municipality for the management of resource …

Self-expression and Communication Skills for Women Entrepreneurs

Introduction On the 25th of Poush, 2079, a group of St. Xavier’s College students arranged a program in the Shikharapur Community Learning Centre centered on the theme of self-expression and communication. The Entrepreneurship women group, consisting of 15 women, was the activity’s target group. This activity was led by 5 students in the morning in Bottle House and that lasted …

Start Up of Dakshinkali Haat Market

Dakshinkali Municipality inaugurated Haat Market on 14th January at Pharping, Football Ground. Haat or even haat bazaar, is an open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns. Under the management of Committee of Economic Development of Municipality, a formal start up was commenced. Different Farmers groups based in villages who have registered …

Matching Grant Support for Women Farmers

Supporting women farmers in their entrepreneurship is crucial for promoting gender equality and economic development in rural areas. This can be achieved through a variety of means, such as providing access to resources, services, and markets, as well as training and education opportunities. Some specific ways to support women farmers’ entrepreneurship include: Providing access to credit and financial services tailored …