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Volunteer Programme

In Nepali culture, philanthropy for religious purposes or for building of physical structures is common. However, there is no culture of giving for something as abstract as women’s empowerment.

From its inception, Tewa has aimed to change this and since 1997 Tewa has trained a cadre of dedicated volunteers to engage in local fund raising and to disseminate Tewa’s philosophy.
As a part of Tewa`s on-going efforts in human resource development, volunteers are trained during a three day workshop facilitated by Tewa team and mentored for a further three months period. The training is an opportunity to share Tewa`s aim and philosophy, simulataneously expanding the participants` knowledge on the development and social issues, as well as teaching fund raising skills.

The success of this programme shows that local fund raising is possible in a developing country! In addition, this type of fund raising, done on a very personal level, helps build communities and makes philanthropy more relevant to present times and needs.

Annual awards for the volunteers are instituted to recognize the volunteers and make their work visible.

Quick Facts (1997- May 2006):
Total Number of Volunteers Trained: 343
Total Amount Raised (during mentoring period): Rs 1,120,407 (approx US$ 15,780)
Record Amount raised by one batch of volunteers: Rs 166,082 (approx US$ 2,339)(batch #1 of 2001)

 

Volunteer Programme
- Current Batch

2nd batch 2005
Initial training: 23-25th August 2005
Mentoring period: Aug – Dec 2005

Mabin Ghale: Teacher
Puspa Ghimire: Housewife
Pratima Gurung: Student
Bandana Sharma: Job Holder – Social Work
Sanu Shakya: Advocate
Shanti Gorkhali: Housewife
Rabita Shrestha: Business Owner
Pragya Mathema: Student
Susma Rana: Housewife
Pratima K.C.: Student
Dev Kumari Shahi: Social Worker
Kamal Regmi: Student (Orchid Club)
Rajaram Dhungana: Student (Orchid Club)
Seeta Pandey: Student
Naina Giri: Beautician
Reshma K.C.: Student

(if prefer to not have names on website, then simply categorize by occupation. i.e. The current batch includes 7 students, 3 housewives, 2 social workers, an advocate, a teacher, a business owner and a beautician.)

 

Volunteer Programme
- Awards

Three awards were established in 1997 to honour and recognize Tewa¡¦s volunteers.

The Dr. Amir Thapa Award was established by former Tewa member Lily Thapa in memory of her late husband. This award is presented each year to the volunteer who raises the most donations.

The Birendra Shrestha Award was established by Tewa member Sadhana Shrestha in memory of her late husband. This award is presented each year to the volunteer who raises the most donations from the most donors.

The Tewa Outstanding Award was established by Tewa to be presented to an outstanding volunteer annually. The criteria considered for the award are:
- initiative
- leadership in Tewa activity
- active in disseminating Tewa philosophy
- ongoing fund raising
- time spent for Tewa
- the award winner will be ineligible for the award for the following two years

In addition, since 2001, one or two grants per year have been given in the name of other exceptional volunteers

The Amir Thapa Award and the Birendra Shrestha Award shields were conceptualized by founder Rita Thapa, while Kesher Joshi of Kiirti

 

Volunteer Programme
-Volunteer’s Voice

Volunteer’s Voice is a quarterly newsletter by and for the volunteers. The first issue was published in April 2005.

Volunteer’s Voice, Year 1; Vol. 1, April – June 2005
Volunteer’s Voice, Year 1; Vol. 2, July – Sept 2005
Volunteer’s Voice, Year 1; Vol. 3, Oct – Dec 2005
Volunteer’s Voice, Year 1; Vol. 1, Jan – Mar 2006