25/08/2026
🏴: The project of in Nepal has come to an end! The 6degrees team would like to thank you so much for your dedication and effort! We asked Eva a few final questions about her experience 🙏!
-What was the most beautiful or unique moment you experienced with the women?
It is difficult to choose just one moment from all the experiences we had. Everything here was an experience in itself. Nepal and the Netherlands are incredibly different from each other, and on top of that, this group of women is very special to have had the opportunity to work with. That made the entire period incredibly unique in itself.
-How did you help the women expand and develop their skills?
I started by building a relationship of trust. During the first two weeks, I mainly focused on observing, immersing myself in the culture, and talking a lot with the women.
After that, together with Gita and Debbie, I determined the desired situation, with goals such as working more proactively, collaborating, and using the weekly board. Through various workshops, but especially by coaching, challenging, and giving the women confidence on a daily basis, I helped them further develop these skills.
-What challenges did you face during your time in Nepal?
During my ten weeks at the Soap Studio, the heat and the cultural differences were my biggest challenges. As I had been warned, the heat was incredibly intense! 🥵 Luckily, we had air conditioning.
The cultural differences sometimes made it difficult to find the right approach as a coach—one that suited both the women and the culture. It was often quite a puzzle! A big thank you to hand gestures and gut feelings for helping me along the way 😉.