Welcome to Tewa

Tewa is a non-profit organization committed to philanthropy for equitable justice and peace. Founded in 1996, just after the World Conference on Women in Beijing, Tewa was established as an alternative model for development within the Nepali context. While promoting both sustainable development and women’s empowerment, Tewa’s work explicitly aims to do away with established hierarchies of gender, class, caste, ethnicity, age and even geography. It demonstrates an inclusive, non-hierarchical structure that is transparent and accountable, as well as trusting and respectful. In addition, Tewa is committed to human resource development in all aspects of its work. learn more about Tewa

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Image Sampanna Campaign Celebration at the home of Lee and Penny Stevens

After visiting Tewa in May of 2011 and following the journey of the Sampanna campaign, we felt a deep connection to the leadership and outstanding team effort that was needed to complete the new dormitory building for the continuing development of Tewa.... read more

Image The fourth Tewa Grantee Capacity Building training and Interaction Program

The fourth Tewa Grantee Capacity Building training and Interaction Program was held from 15th to 20th March 2012 in Hetauda with active participation from 26 grantee women from 13 grantee organizations located in six districts of the Central Development Region of Nepal. ... read more

Image The Handing Over of the “Tewa Founder's Fund” Grant

The Founder Rita Thapa selected Mitini Nepal as the first recipient of the historical “Founder' Fund” grant instituted at Tewa 2001. This will be an annual grant given to a group identified by the Tewa Founder and in line with the Tewa Grant-making mandate. ... read more