Philanthropy for Equitable Justice and Peace

Tewa's core work of Grant making supports the grantee partner organizations throughout Nepal to take their initiative to the next level. Till date we have supported such women groups to change their status quo in the society and contribute towards women empowerment. Each year their ideas are supported for changing the social and economical condition of women.

Tewa's focus is on funding the most marginalized women in the most underfunded areas. We hope to ensure: awareness of and access to economic and social rights; better representation and participation of women; and the supporting and strengthening of the women's movement. Therefore, through funding and capacity development, Tewa supports women to organize, raise their voices collectively and transform discriminatory policies, systems, norms and practices.

Though Tewa has supported initiatives in a range of areas, a large portion of our funds have gone towards supporting the development of women's skills to generate income and ensure economic rights and justice. This has been critical in drawing women out of their homes, helping them build confidence, and support each other in times of crisis. "Women on the ground are the best change agents in their areas, we have just support them in the best way we can."

Our volunteers have proven themselves worthy of praise. Ever motivated and ever inspiring, they have donated hundreds of hours and mobilized millions of rupees to support Tewa's cause. We primarily raise funds from Nepali and other International donors and invest it in women. For Tewa, it is not just a matter of raising money but also using the opportunity to make society understand the need to combine forces and fight oppressive structures in our society. Our fundraising strategies increase human connection. We also work with many friends and allies based in many parts of the world. Some of our grantees and most of our volunteer are also our fundraisers as well as donors. In a way, Tewa team (Founder, Past Presidents, Board members, general members, grantee partners, volunteers and staff) is fundraisers as well as donors.

Since our establishment we are fund raising locally, mobilizing resources and supporting women's organizations throughout Nepal. There have been some positive changes and we have realized that resources can be mobilized locally and we can be partners with fellow Nepali women for development.

We work in advancing women's rights using philanthropy and establishing models of transformatory ways of working.

Tewa has offered an alternate way in giving for women's issues in Nepal. The goal is to reduce self reliant on conditional donors and create sustainable model for development in Nepal. This kind of fundraising, done on a very personal level, helps build communities and makes philanthropy more relevant to present times and needs. Therefore we believe that "Community Philanthropy leads to durable development."

Therefore we are in a mission of spreading the essence of "COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY." We believe that Community Philanthropy helps community to build local assets, capacities and trust. Therefore we are trying to make understand our stakeholders that:

• Community Philanthropy is needed for long term development.
• Community Philanthropy promotes local resources, local leadership and local buy-in.
• Through Community Philanthropy, community get opportunity to get involve in philanthropic giving that enhances stronger communities and brings the feeling of ownership.

Tewa remains committed as ever to engaging women, men and children in ground breaking work, sustaining philanthropy in Nepal, and creating a strong network of grassroots level women's organizations to drive the women's movement forward. Tewa will always focus on "Philanthropy for equitable justice and peace."