Empowering women, girls & LBT

Strengthening feminist & women's movement.

Building a self-reliant women's movement in Nepal.

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Tewa, established in 1995, is Nepal’s first women’s fund. It is dedicated to supporting grassroots women’s organisations through community philanthropy. With a deep understanding of Nepal’s socio-economic landscape, Tewa stands as a unique space within the women’s movement, bridging gaps in resources and advocacy.

Feminism is at the heart of everything we do. It underpins our funding strategies, guides our service provision, and shapes our core values and vision of freedom, dignity, respect, and well-being. Tewa is committed to integrating the most marginalised and excluded women, girls, intersex and trans communities into every aspect of our work, taking an intersectional approach that considers class, caste, ethnicity, sexuality, age, ability, and geographically all over Nepal.

Across Nepal, women, girls, intersex and trans communities are leading change in their communities, but they need support to sustain their efforts. Tewa bridges this gap by providing funding, capacity-building, solidarity and networking—ensuring that women, girls, intersex and trans communities’ voices are heard, their work is recognised, and their impact grows.

Resource Mobilization

All board members, volunteers, staff, grantee partners, and donors contribute to fundraising by participating in campaigns, annual donations, and events.

Grant Making

Tewa raises funds that directly supports diverse Nepali Women organisations/groups. This support strengthens their voices, fosters organization, and drives lasting socio-economic change.

Capacity Development

Tewa strengthens grantee partners’ skills and visibility through training, workshops, and networking to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Movement Building and Advocacy

Tewa always supports and also actively take part in feminist movement building and advocacy.

At Tewa, every contribution matters. Whether big or small, your support helps us empower diverse women, girls, intersex and trans groups and drive meaningful change.

Join us as a donor and support community philanthropy in Nepal, or become a volunteer and grantee partner and be part of a movement that uplifts and strengthens communities. Together, we can create a more equitable justice and peace.