National Indigenous Women Forum - NIWF

National Indigenous Women Forum - NIWF Indigenous Women organization of Nepal Indigenous women of Nepal face multiple forms of discrimination.

Indigenous women, being indigenous peoples, face racial, linguistic, religious, cultural, economic, political discrimination and exclusion. Also, indigenous women, being women, face gender discrimination. Thus, indigenous women are victimized by ideologies, policies and practices of Bahunbad (Brahmanism) and patriarchy. Empowerment and strengthening of indigenous women is a must to end all forms of racial and gender discrimination, exploitation, suppression and oppression against indigenous women. National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) was established in 1998 to support and raise awareness of indigenous women, to intensify advocacy for securing rights of indigenous women and indigenous children, and to run programs with focus on advocacy, training, discussion, interaction, study, and research as needed.

Day-2Hope isn’t built in a day, but today added another solid foundation.. ✨आशा एकै दिनमा बन्दैन, तर आज अर्को बलियो जग थ...
20/09/2026

Day-2
Hope isn’t built in a day, but today added another solid foundation.. ✨
आशा एकै दिनमा बन्दैन, तर आज अर्को बलियो जग थपिएको छ। ✨

The National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) conducted the 10th week of their 16-week Farmers' Field School on climate-res...
19/09/2026

The National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) conducted the 10th week of their 16-week Farmers' Field School on climate-resilient agriculture in Ghumarchok, Dhara Bhanjyang, with 25 women farmers participating.
This week, farmers reviewed previous lessons and conducted Agro-Eco System Analysis (AESA) on their cauliflower plots to observe crop health and pests. They applied liquid manure (Jholmal) at a 1:2 ratio, effectively controlling leaf-eating green caterpillars. They also evaluated the previous week's mulching, noting reduced weeds, looser soil, and improved soil moisture retention.
In a dedicated session on pesticide safety, participants learned about product label symbols, health risks, and precautionary measures, practicing safe handling through role-play. The session wrapped up with folk song preparation for group dynamics, planning for upcoming topics on seed germination, and a summary presentation.
राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी जनजाति महिला मञ्च (NIWF) द्वारा आयोजित जलवायु अनुकूलन कृषि प्रणालीसम्बन्धी १६ हप्ते कृषक पाठशालाको १० औं हप्ताको कार्यक्रम घुमारचोक, धारा भञ्ज्याङमा २५ जना महिला कृषकहरूको सहभागितामा सम्पन्न भएको छ।
यस हप्ता सहभागीहरूले अघिल्लो साताको सिकाइ पुनर्ताजगी गर्दै काउली बालीको प्लटमा कृषि पर्यावरण विश्लेषण गरे। १:२ को अनुपातमा झोलमल प्रयोग गर्दा पात खाने हरियो किराको प्रभावकारी नियन्त्रण भएको पाइयो भने अघिल्लो साता राखिएको मल्चिङले झारपात कम, माटो खुकुलो र चिस्यान कायम राखेको देखियो।
साथै, विशेष कक्षाअन्तर्गत विषादीका असर, सुरक्षा सावधानी र लेबल चिन्हहरूबारे छलफल तथा अभिनयमार्फत अभ्यास गरियो। अन्तमा, स्थानीय लोक भाकामा गीत तयार गर्ने जिम्मेवारी बाँडफाँड र आगामी साता बीउ उमारशक्तिबारे छलफल गर्ने तयारी गर्दै कार्यक्रम समापन गरियो।
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🏠 National Indigenous Women Forum has officially started the construction of temporary shelters for flood-affected famil...
19/09/2026

🏠 National Indigenous Women Forum has officially started the construction of temporary shelters for flood-affected families.
With a commitment to supporting communities in need, we are working to build a total of 32 temporary shelters to provide safe and secure spaces for families affected by the floods.
Together, we can help communities recover, rebuild, and move forward. 🤝❤️
🏠 राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी जनजाति महिला मञ्चले बाढी प्रभावित परिवारका लागि अस्थायी घर निर्माणको काम औपचारिक रूपमा सुरु गरेको छ।
बाढीबाट प्रभावित परिवारलाई सुरक्षित बस्ने ठाउँ उपलब्ध गराउन हामीले जम्मा ३२ वटा अस्थायी घर निर्माण गर्दैछौँ।
यस कठिन समयमा प्रभावित परिवारलाई सहयोग गर्दै उनीहरूको पुनःस्थापना र पुनर्निर्माणमा साथ दिने हाम्रो प्रयास जारी छ। 🤝❤️

On this Constitution Day, we stand rooted in the strength of our ancestors, celebrating the recognition of indigenous id...
19/09/2026

On this Constitution Day, we stand rooted in the strength of our ancestors, celebrating the recognition of indigenous identities, languages, and rich cultural heritages across Nepal. 🇳🇵 Real democracy thrives when every mother tongue is spoken with pride and every indigenous voice is heard, honored, and protected. Today is a reminder of our ongoing journey toward self-determination, constitutional inclusion, and equal dignity for all native communities. Let’s continue to honor our roots, preserve our native languages, and shape a nation where diversity is truly celebrated.
आजको संविधान दिवसमा हामी हाम्रा पुर्खाको स्वाभिमान र जगलाई सम्झँदै, नेपालभरिका आदिवासी जनजातिहरूको पहिचान, भाषा र मौलिक संस्कृतिलाई हार्दिक सम्मान गर्दछौं। 🇳🇵
साँचो लोकतन्त्र तब मात्र सम्भव हुन्छ, जब हरेक मातृभाषा निर्धक्क बोलिन्छ र हरेक आदिवासीको आवाजलाई गर्वका साथ सुनिन्छ र जोगाइन्छ। आजको दिनले हामीलाई आफ्नो पहिचान, संविधानमा सबैको पहुँच र समान अधिकारका लागि भइरहेको यात्राको सम्झना गराउँछ।

#संविधानदिवस #आदिवासीअधिकार #भाषारपहिचान #विविधतामाएकता #नेपाल
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On 16 September 2026, National Indigenous Women conducted a field visit to Nuwakot to assess the needs and living condit...
16/09/2026

On 16 September 2026, National Indigenous Women conducted a field visit to Nuwakot to assess the needs and living conditions of affected communities.
At Bode Chautari, we visited the land and assessed the conditions and finalised temporary zinc-sheet shelters for 32 households. These shelters will provide families with a safer and more secure space than tents, offering better protection from rain and cold.
We also visited Pipaltar, where we established a community kitchen to strengthen food security and ensure families have access to healthy, nutritious food prepared in a safe and hygienic environment with proper sanitation. Alongside this, we are working to empower affected community members with livelihood opportunities so they can earn, rebuild their livelihoods, and move towards a safer and more dignified life.
Standing with communities through shelter, food security, sanitation, and livelihood support—because recovery means building a safer and more dignified future together. 🤝🏽🏠🍲🌱
मिति २०८३/०५/३१ गते,राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी जनजाति महिला संस्थाले प्रभावित समुदायको अवस्था र आवश्यकताबारे बुझ्न नुवाकोटका होल्दिङ सेन्टरहरु भ्रमण गरेका थियौं।
बोडे चौतारीमा सेल्टरमा बसेकाहरु उत्तर गया रसुवाका बाढी पिडितहरु तथा प्रभावित परिवारका लागि ३२ वटा घरधुरीलाई अस्थायी जस्तापाता टहरा बनाउने स्थान र अवस्थाको मूल्याङ्कन गर्‍यौं र टहरा निर्माणको तयारी अन्तिम रूप दियौं। यी टहराले पालभन्दा सुरक्षित र व्यवस्थित बस्ने ठाउँ दिनेछ। साथै, वर्षा र चिसोबाट परिवारलाई केही राहत मिल्नेछ।
हामीले पिपलटारमा पनि पुगेर सामुदायिक भान्सा(Community Kitchen) सञ्चालन गर्न का लगेका छौं। यसबाट प्रभावित परिवारलाई सुरक्षित र सफा वातावरणमा स्वस्थ तथा पौष्टिक खाना उपलब्ध गराउन र खाद्य सुरक्षामा सहयोग पुग्नेछ। भान्सामा सरसफाइ र उचित सरसफाइको पनि विशेष ध्यान दिइने छ।
यससँगै, प्रभावित समुदायका सदस्यलाई आयआर्जनका अवसर उपलब्ध गराउने काम पनि भइरहेको छ। यसले उनीहरूलाई आफ्नो जीविकोपार्जन पुनः सुरु गर्न, आत्मनिर्भर बन्न र सुरक्षित तथा सम्मानजनक जीवनतर्फ अघि बढ्न सहयोग गर्नेछ।
आश्रय, खाद्य सुरक्षा, सरसफाइ र जीविकोपार्जनका माध्यमबाट हामी प्रभावित समुदायसँगै उभिएका छौं। पुनर्स्थापना भनेको सुरक्षित र सम्मानजनक भविष्य निर्माण गर्न सँगै अघि बढ्नु हो। 🤝🏽🏠🍲🌱

🌿 Welcoming Our CLAN Project Volunteer!On 15 September 2026, the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) warmly welcomed ...
15/09/2026

🌿 Welcoming Our CLAN Project Volunteer!

On 15 September 2026, the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) warmly welcomed Mr. Brian, our new volunteer supporting the Climate Leadership and Action for Indigenous Women in Nepal (CLAN) Project.

Brian will work closely with 25 Indigenous women-led climate groups, supporting their monitoring and evaluation processes while also contributing to strengthening NIWF’s program learning and documentation. He will further support the NIWF team through proposal writing and capacity-building sessions to strengthen our resource mobilization efforts.

During his welcome, NIWF’s Board and staff members introduced him to the organization, followed by a presentation by the Program Officer on NIWF’s work to advance the rights, leadership, and voices of Indigenous Women and Girls.

We are delighted to have Brian join us and look forward to learning, collaborating, and working together to strengthen Indigenous Women’s leadership in climate action. 🌱✊🏽

She survived a landslide in 2004 and the 2015 earthquake—only to lose her home, her savings, and 14 family members when ...
14/09/2026

She survived a landslide in 2004 and the 2015 earthquake—only to lose her home, her savings, and 14 family members when the Trishuli River roared through her village in a single morning.
Now in a temporary shelter, Sabitri Tamang’s tragedy reminds us: flood survivors don't just need short-term relief—they need safe homes, relocation, and a chance to rebuild with dignity. 💔🙏
२०६१ को पहिरो र २०७२ को भूकम्प जितिसकेकी सावित्री तामाङले त्रिशूलीको एउटै बाढीमा घर, कमाइ र १४ जना आफन्त गुमाइन्।
अस्थायी शिविरमा रहेकी उनीजस्ता पीडितलाई अब चाउचाउ र त्रिपाल मात्र होइन, सुरक्षित पुनर्नवास र सम्मानजनक भविष्यको ठोस योजना चाहिएको छ। 💔🙏

On 12th September 2026, The National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) conducted another weekly session of their 16-week Int...
12/09/2026

On 12th September 2026, The National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) conducted another weekly session of their 16-week Integrated Pest Management Training on climate-resilient agriculture in Ghumarchok, Dhara Bhanjyang. A group of 25 women farmers participated in the program.
​This week, the farmers inspected their crops and analyzed the farm ecosystem. They practiced weeding, watering, and using dried leaves for mulching to hold moisture in the soil. To manage flying pests naturally, they set up yellow sticky traps and discussed how to use liquid manure effectively.
​In a dedicated hands-on lesson, participants learned to tell friendly bugs from harmful ones directly in the field—spotting helpful creatures like ladybugs, spiders, and earthworms, while identifying pests like grasshoppers.
​The session wrapped up with smaller groups sharing their findings, reviewing what they learned, and planning next steps.

मिति: २०८२/०५/२६ गते राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी जनजाति महिला मञ्चद्वारा आयोजित जलवायु अनुकूलन कृषि प्रणालीसम्बन्धी १६ हप्ते कृषक पाठशालाको अर्को हप्ताको कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न भएको छ। यो कार्यक्रम घुमारचोक, धारा भञ्ज्याङमा २५ जना महिला कृषकहरूको सहभागितामा सञ्चालन गरिएको थियो।
यस हप्ता सहभागीहरूले आ-आफ्नो बाली प्लटको अवलोकन गरी कृषि पर्यावरण विश्लेषण गरे, जहाँ गोडमेल, सिँचाइ र माटोको चिस्यान जोगाउन सुकेको पातको 'मल्चिङ' (पराल वा पातले माटो ढाक्ने कार्य) सम्बन्धी अभ्यास गरियो। उड्ने किरा नियन्त्रणका लागि पहेँलो टाँसिने पासो राखिनुका साथै झोलमल प्रयोग र यसको प्रभावकारिताबारे छलफल पनि गरियो।
विशेष कक्षाअन्तर्गत बारीमा भेटिएका किराहरूलाई मित्रुजीव (सिँदुरे किरा, माकुरा, गड्यौला आदि) र शत्रुजीव (फट्याङ्ग्रा आदि) का रूपमा पहिचान गर्न सिकाइयो। अन्तमा, उपसमूहहरूबाट प्राप्त नतिजाको प्रस्तुतीकरण र समीक्षा गर्दै यस साताको कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गरियो।

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On 8th September 2026 AD, the National Indigenous Women Forum carried out a relief and field visiting program in Dhunche...
10/09/2026

On 8th September 2026 AD, the National Indigenous Women Forum carried out a relief and field visiting program in Dhunche, Barkhu Gosainkunda, Nuwakot and Haku Gosainkunda areas of Rasuwa. 🫶

As part of the initial phase of the program, field visits were conducted to various holding centers and affected areas to understand the situation of families who had been affected and were in need of support. During the visits, the team met directly with members of the affected communities and listened to the problems, challenges, and immediate needs they were facing. Discussions were also held with the local government to identify the support needed in the coming days and to explore plans for longer-term recovery and assistance.

Based on the needs identified during the assessment, essential relief items such as rice, cooking oil, clothes, tarpaulins, soybeans, salt, and other basic supplies were distributed to the affected families. 🤝

Along with providing immediate relief, the program also emphasized the need for continued monitoring, coordination, and cooperation to find longer-term solutions. It was agreed that future efforts would continue to focus on the needs and voices of the affected communities and that similar initiatives would be carried forward as needed. ❤️

मिति २०५३/०५/२३ गते राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी महिला मञ्चद्वारा रसुवाको धुन्चे, बरखु गोसाइँकुण्ड, नुवाकोट र हाकु गोसाइँकुण्ड क्षेत्रमा राहत तथा अनुगमन कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न भएको छ। 🙏

कार्यक्रमको प्रारम्भिक चरणमा प्रभावित तथा आवश्यकतामा रहेका परिवारहरूको अवस्था बुझ्न विभिन्न होल्डिङ सेन्टर तथा प्रभावित क्षेत्रहरूको स्थलगत भ्रमण गरी तत्काल आवश्यकताहरूको पहिचान गरिएको थियो। यस क्रममा प्रभावित समुदायसँग प्रत्यक्ष भेटघाट गरी उनीहरूले भोगिरहेका समस्या, चुनौती र आवश्यकताबारे जानकारी लिएर आगामी दिनमा गर्नुपर्ने सहयोग तथा दीर्घकालीन योजनाका विषयमा स्थानीय सरकारसँग छलफल बैठकसमेत गरिएको थियो।

पहिचान भएका आवश्यकताका आधारमा चामल, खाने तेल, कपडा, त्रिपाल, भटमास, नुन लगायतका अत्यावश्यक सामग्रीहरू सहयोग स्वरूप वितरण गरिएको थियो।

तत्काल राहतसँगै दीर्घकालीन समाधानका लागि निरन्तर अनुगमन, समन्वय र सहकार्य गरि प्रभावित समुदायको आवश्यकता र आवाजलाई केन्द्रमा राख्दै आगामी दिनमा पनि यस्ता पहलहरूलाई निरन्तरता दिने निधो गरिएको छ।

On 2026/09/07🗓 , a program was conducted under the CLAN Project with financial support from SALASAN Nepal and in partner...
10/09/2026

On 2026/09/07🗓 , a program was conducted under the CLAN Project with financial support from SALASAN Nepal and in partnership with the National Indigenous Women Forum. The program was held at the Karma Climate Indigenous Farmers Women’s Group in Ward No. 3 of Balefi Rural Municipality📍, by Kumari Tamang, Chairperson of the group.
During the program, the Social Mobilizer provided information and practical guidance to the new members on how to prepare Jholmal-3, including the materials required and the proper method of application🤝. The participants were also informed about how Jholmal can be used to control and manage insect pests in crops.🪰
As part of the activity, drums were distributed to the new members for preparing Jholmal, while pruning tools were distributed to all group members.✨️
मिति २०८३/०५/२२🗓 गते सलासन नेपालको आर्थिक सहयोग तथा राष्ट्रिय आदिवासी जनजाति महिला मञ्चको साझेदारीमा, बलेफी गाउँपालिका वडा नं. ३📍 स्थित कर्म जलवायु आदिवासी जनजाति कृषक महिला समूहका अध्यक्ष कुमारी तामाङको अध्यक्षतामा CLAN परियोजना अन्तर्गत कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न भएको छ।
कार्यक्रममा सामाजिक परिचालकले नयाँ सदस्यहरूलाई झोलमल–३ बनाउने तरिका, आवश्यक सामग्री र प्रयोग गर्ने विधिबारे जानकारी तथा अभ्यास गराउनु भएको थियो🤝। साथै झोलमलको प्रयोगबाट किराको नियन्त्रण तथा व्यवस्थापन गर्न सकिने विषयमा पनि जानकारी दिनुभयो ।🪰
नयाँ सदस्यहरूलाई झोलमल बनाउन ड्रम र सबै सदस्यहरूलाई काँटछाँट गर्ने औजार पनि वितरण गरिएको थियो।✨️

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