Philanthropy for Equitable Justice and Peace

Initiated in 1997, Tewa’s Volunteer Program has been a cornerstone of community philanthropy and women’s rights advocacy in Nepal. Each year, Tewa organizes two comprehensive training programs, mobilizing approximately 25–27 volunteers per training to support local resource mobilization efforts. These trainings equip volunteers with essential fundraising skills while fostering a strong understanding of women’s rights and development issues in Nepal.

Over a four-month mentorship period, volunteers actively engage in fundraising, advocacy, and awareness-raising initiatives, creating meaningful impact at both individual and societal levels. Since the program’s inception, a total of 1,068 volunteers have been trained between 1997 and 2025. During their mentorship period, volunteers have successfully raised more than NRs. 44 lakhs (USD 30,533.00) through their personal networks.

Volunteers are the pillars of Tewa, playing a vital role in spreading the spirit of community philanthropy and amplifying Tewa’s mission within their own communities and networks. Tewa warmly welcomes homemakers, students, women and men, LGBTQI+ individuals, job holders, and grantee partners—anyone interested in adding one tile to the women’s movement and contributing to lasting social change.

Tree Plantation is one of Tewa’s annual fundraising events, first initiated in 2008 to help fight climate change. Through this event, Tewa collaborates with local organizations and grantee partners to care for the saplings after planting. This event is a key part of Tewa’s work in promoting local fundraising to provide grants to women’s organizations and groups in need.

Each year, Tewa sets a goal of planting 700 saplings. However, due to limited planting space this year, only 300 saplings were arranged. This time, the event was held in collaboration with the Women Empowerment Centre (WEC), one of Tewa’s grantee partners. WEC is supporting the care of the planted trees and promoting Analog Forestry—an ecological approach to forest restoration that also benefits local communities economically.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tewa and WEC, outlining basic terms and responsibilities for both parties. The event took place at Jalabinayak Samudayak Ban Upabhokta Samuha, Kirtipur-6, Manjushree Park. With support from Tewa’s grantee partners and Tewa, preparations such as hole digging and logistics were successfully managed.

A total of 300 saplings were planted in the western part of the park. Participants included Tewa’s board members, past presidents, donors (both institutional and individual), community members, and staff (over 100 participants).
Fund Raising from the Event

Target: NRs. 200,000.00 (USD – 1,416.00)
Achieved: NRs. 220,000.00 (USD – 1,558.00)

Conclusion:
Tewa's Annual Tree Plantation 2025 was a successful fundraising and environmental conservation event. With strong community participation, collaboration with the Women Empowerment Centre, and continued donor support, Tewa once again promoted local philanthropy and sustainability.