Women Network for Energy and Enviroment

28/07/2026

On July 23, 2026, WoNEE celebrated its 8th Annual Day by bringing together young women engineering students to share their ideas and visions for an Inclusive Energy Future in Nepal.

The idea for this event emerged from a brainstorming session held as part of our ongoing initiative, Creating an Inclusive Energy Future in Nepal. Earlier this year, we engaged school students through STEM awareness programs, highlighting the opportunities available in science, technology, and engineering, and emphasizing that these fields are for everyone, regardless of gender.
Building on that foundation, we organized a presentation competition aimed at connecting female engineering students who are passionate about energy and gender inclusion. The competition attracted 15 abstract submissions from 32 students representing 6 engineering colleges across Nepal. After a competitive selection process, 7 teams were shortlisted to present their ideas in the final round.

The enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment demonstrated by the participants reinforced the importance of creating spaces where young women can contribute to shaping Nepal’s energy future. Their presentations showcased not only technical knowledge but also a strong understanding of the need for inclusive and sustainable energy solutions.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, mentors, judges, and supporters who made this event a success. Together, we continue to work towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive energy sector in Nepal.
Refer to the media coverage of the program:
https://urjasanchar.com/8362/
https://www.spotlightnepal.com/2026/07/25/woni-women-power/

12/06/2026

The Women Network for Energy and Environment (WoNEE) was pleased to participate in the South Asia Women in Power Sector Professional Network (WePOWER) fourth conference in Srilanka (June 4-June 5,2026), which brought together organizations/individuals from across South Asia committed to increasing women's participation in the energy sector and promoting greater inclusion of women in energy sector.
WePOWER continues to serve as a powerful regional platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action toward a more diverse and inclusive energy workforce. The event celebrated the next phase of WePOWER’s evolution and advanced its Sustainability Plan by strengthening strategic collaboration, shared ownership, and mission alignment between National Chapters and the Secretariat.

WoNEE was represented by Chairperson Kala Timalsina and Program Manager Jaya Ghimire

It was inspiring to engage with energy professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the region who are working to accelerate gender equality and create more opportunities for women in the power and energy sectors. The discussions reinforced the importance of regional cooperation, mentorship, capacity building, and collective leadership in driving meaningful change.

WoNEE looks forward to continuing its collaboration with WePOWER and regional partners to advance women's leadership, participation, and empowerment in the energy transition.

27/05/2026

On 25 May 2026, WoNEE, in coordination with WePOWER and WWF, successfully conducted the Inclusive Green Future Campaign at Nepal Adarsha Ma.Vi., Ganabahal, Kathmandu, Nepal.

20/03/2026

https://www.spotlightnepal.com/2026/03/19/wonee-conducted-basic-house-wiring-training-baglung/

WoNEE conducted a basic house wiring training in Baglung

24/12/2025

Building women’s technical skills in repair and maintenance to support a sustainable clean energy ecosystem

23/07/2025

WoNEE marks its 7th anniversary today. As a team, we’ve come a long way-but there is still so much more to achieve. We sincerely thank all our donors, partners, and well-wishers who have been part of this journey and contributed to our growth.
Video credit: Jagrit Parajuli

04/05/2025

A bit late, but still worth sharing! It’s not always about being the final winner—feeling truly overwhelmed and honored to be shortlisted!
Being recognized as one of the 8 short-listed Energy Heroes in the Asia-Pacific region is already a huge achievement. Grateful for the acknowledgment, which fuels us to keep pushing forward. The award will come sooner or later but we’re on the right path! ✨
For more please refer: https://www.seforall.org/news/announcing-the-2025-energy-heroes-award-shortlist

07/03/2025

Voices of community women on the Gender Just Climate Solution as an emerging issue faced by the community in different locations, conducted by WoNEE

29/08/2024

🌳🌿 Local Resources for Local Livelihoods 🌱

WoNEE successfully conducted a seven-day (22-28 August 2024) capacity development training for women at Barakothe, Chulachuli-02, Ilam on leaf plate making. This initiative focuses on harnessing local resources (Sal leaves, Betel nut leaves, Bauhinia leaves) to create opportunities for women's socio-economic empowerment while supporting a healthier environment by displacing plastic plates.

बाह्रकाेठे, चुलाचुली वडा नं २, इलाममा रहेकाे उर्जा र वातावरणकाे लागि महिला संजाल नेपालकाे स्थानीय महिला संजाललाइ सिप विकाश तालिम मार्फत अार्थिक रूपमा स्वनिर्भर बनाउने उदेश्य राखि २०८१ भाद्र ६ देखि १२ सम्म संचालन गरिएकाे दुना टपरी उत्पादन तालिम सफलता पुर्वक सम्पन्न भएकाे छ । स्थानिय स्तरमा उपल्बध सालकाे पात, सुपारीकाे बाेक्रा र भाेर्लाकाे पातबाट विभिन्न साइजका दुना टपरीहरू उत्पादन गरि, उत्पादित दुना टपरी बिक्रिबाट महिलाहरूकाे अार्थिक समिृदि हुने र प्लास्टिका प्लेट कचाैराहरूकाे प्रयाेगबाट हुने वातावरण प्रदुशण र मानव स्वाथ्यमा हुने नकारात्मक असर न्युनिकरण गर्न सहयाेगी हुनेछ ।

11/07/2024

Connecting with communities 🍀🌏

Our Team is actively engaging on the ground conducting FGD and KII to gain valuable insights into users', suppliers', and media persons' experiences with e-cooking technologies.

व्यास नगरपालिका,तनहुँ - Vyas Municipality Official
Shuklagandaki Municipality शुक्लागण्डकी नगरपालिकाको कार्यालय, तनहुँ

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