Women at Work Children at School
WAWCAS stands for Women At Work, Children At School. We educate and strengthen women living in poverty to become successful business entrepreneurs. When these women begin the program, they have next to nothing. When they graduate, they are competent business owners and part of a network of likeminded professionals.
Being financially independent, the women ensure their children’s education, giving them the chance of a better future. And as the successful entrepreneurs and their families thrive and prosper, so does the entire local community.
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Every year 900 new women become a part of the WAWCAS Program. The cost of educating one woman is 2,600 DKK. Your support makes it possible for WAWCAS to help these women change their lives.
Our results
95%
are still in busines after 5 years
Significant reduction
in husband alcohol consumption and domestic violence
Wawcas grows with 900 new women per year
Local communities flourish
Women and Children in WAWCAS Community
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Women in WAWACASJune 2024
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Children secured educationJune 2024
WAWCAS Gallery
In the poor region of Terai, many children go with their parents to work. Going regulary to school is not for them. However, with the WAWCAS Program they start in school, and WAWCAS supports one year of 2 hours daily training with a schoolteacher allowing the children to catch up with the schoolwork.
In the heart of Lamjung, a group of women from the WAWCAS program has defied cultural norms by mastering musical instruments, a pursuit once deemed culturally unconventional for them. Undeterred, these empowered women, alongside their supportive husbands, have formed a musical ensemble that transcends societal expectations.
Giving birth to her third daughter a month ago – and with her husband abroad – this young woman in the hills of Tanahun gets assistance from her friends in the WAWCAS women’s group to take care of her goats. But soon she is taking over and will work diligently to grow her business.
In beautiful Tanahun, atop the mountain, our fantastic trainer Sima teaches a WAWCAS Child Group the art of nutrition in breathtaking surroundings. Here, they learn about healthy eating habits and practice creating weekly meal plans.
In the heart of Lamjung, a group of women from the WAWCAS program has defied cultural norms by mastering musical instruments, a pursuit once deemed culturally unconventional for them. Undeterred, these empowered women, alongside their supportive husbands, have formed a musical ensemble that transcends societal expectations.
Located in the Kapan area in Kathmandu, a WAWCAS woman is the proud owner of an impressive restaurant, thanks to support received as part of our COVID-19 help-package. Today, she manages twelve savings accounts, including ones dedicated to her children's education.
In the beautiful setting of Lamjung, our longstanding WAWCAS group has embarked on a common business with poultry farming. They've secured local funding to secure their business, marking a significant step towards sustainable entrepreneurship.
In the heart of Lamjung, a WAWCAS woman has emerged as a thriving entrepreneur. Since completing the program years ago, her workshop business flourishes. Together with her husband and a dedicated employee, they craft beds, doors, and windows from wood, catering to the local community's needs. Beyond woodworking, they also manage successful goat and cattle businesses. This success story highlights the transformative power of the WAWCAS program in empowering women and fostering economic growth.
A group from Rautahat are participating in an issue-based training (IBT) on addressing issues related to violence. The women learned a lot and were very happy with the training.
A WAWCAS woman in Tanahun proudly showcases her sewing buisness, which she started during her WAWCAS training. Sewing is just one of many professions the WAWCAS women can learn during their training.
