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SCLC’s 60:40 Matching Grant

Shikharapur Community Learning Center (SCLC), under the Youth and Women Sustainable Agriculture Project funded by ONGD-FNEL Luxembourg, recently distributed power tillers to three model female farmers in Dakshinkali Municipality. Prior to this distribution: Distribution Ceremony: The distribution ceremony, held during SCLC’s Annual General Meeting on December 26, 2024, was a significant event attended by dignitaries including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, …

Debriefing and Consultation Meeting on Baseline Report

A short consultation meeting was held on 8th December 2024 at Innovation Hub (iHub, American Corner), Teku, Kathmandu to discuss the Climate Change and Biodiversity Baseline Study Report. The study is part of the project “Empowering Communities for Sustainable Development through Continued Education, Climate Action, and Sustainable Agriculture” in partnership with ONGD-FNEL Luxembourg. This initiative is supported by the Ministry …

SCLC Empowers Girls with Self-Defense Training

On December 10, 2024, Shikharapur Community Learning Center (SCLC), in partnership with ONGD-FNEL Luxembourg, organized a self-defense training program in Dakshinkali Municipality, as part of the 16-day Campaign against Gender-based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign emphasizing the need to eliminate violence against women and girls. This initiative is critical to raising awareness, …

“Building Futures: Nepal Projects Manager Explores SCLC’s Impact and Innovation”

On November 14, 2024, Maria Belén Zambrano Bermeo, Nepal Projects Manager, visited Shikharapur Community Learning Center (SCLC) and its project sites in Pharping Kathmandu and Makwanpur. The visit showcased the collaborative efforts between SCLC, ONGD-FNEL, and local stakeholders in fostering education, sustainability, and community empowerment.  At SCLC’s Sheshnarayan office, Maria was introduced to the Open School program, which provides accessible …

Vijayadashami Gathering, T-shirt and Card Distribution for Open School Participants

On October 8, 2024, Shikharapur Community Learning Center and Shikharapur Open School jointly organized a special event to celebrate the success of the students who passed the Secondary Education Examination(SEE) 2080 exam. The event was held at the Shikharapur Agricultural Learning Resource Center (ALRC), coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami. It was attended by around 50 individuals, including participants …

“Devastating Landslides and Floods Cause Major Losses; seeking support to revive livelihoods.”

“The Entrepreneur Farmers have been severely impacted by recent floods in Dakshinkali and Indrasarowar Municipality, particularly in Fulchock village. Over 15 fields have been flooded, destroying more than 30 plastic tunnels and cash crops. These resilient farmers now need our help to rebuild their livelihoods. While the municipality will handle major tasks like stream rerouting and land demarcation, we urgently …

Naya Ucchai: New leaps for empowerment through psychosocial awareness

On August 3, 2024, Ucchai Community Learning Centre(उचाइ सामुदायिक सिकाइ केन्द्र) organized its first awareness program on “ Postpartum Depression and Suicide Prevention” for the members its women’s group in collaboration with Shrikharapur Community LearningCentre, Transcultural Psychosocial Organization, Nepal and Lagankhel Mental Hospital.  The program was organized under the coordination of Lalita Lamichhanne, Programme Coordinator of Shrikharapur Open School, and …

A New Dimension in Women Entrepreneurship: A Vermi-Composting Plant Start Up

The Bottle House Women Entrepreneur Farmers Group, also known as the Enterprising Women Farmers and Poultry Breeders Group, formed by Shikharapur CLC supported by ONGD-FNEL, has taken a significant step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering women through entrepreneurship. Today marked the formal start up of the “Natural and Organic Fertilizer Production Learning and Production Center,” a pioneering initiative …

दोस्रो समूहको ३ महिने सौन्दर्यकर्मी तालिम सम्पन्न

व्यवसायिक तथा सीप विकास तालिम केन्द्र धादिङ, गजुरीको आयोजनामा शिखरापुर सामुदायिक सिकाइ केन्द्रको समन्वयमा आयोजित दोस्रो समूहको ३ महिने सौन्दर्यकर्मी तालिम २०८१/३/२३ गतेका दिन समापन भएको थियो । केन्द्रका प्रमुख पुरुषोत्तम पाण्डेको प्रमुख आतिथ्यता तथा संस्थाका अध्यक्ष श्यामबहादुर केसीको सभापतित्वमा भएको कार्यक्रममा तालिम सफलताका साथ पूरा गर्नुभएका सहभागीहरुलाइ प्रमाणपत्र प्रदान गर्दै सम्मान गरिएको थियो । कार्यक्रममा शिखरापुर अभियन्ता तथा रुक्मिणी …