Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at age 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination. With her last $200, Steph paid for trainers to teach the women how to produce products for sale locally and abroad.
As a way of practising true sustainability and transfer of responsibility to local leadership, after 17 years of her service for the Nepalese community, Step decided to handover the leadership to the local leaders in 2023- and hence Sungabha Nepal was born.
Over the past 17 years, Sungabha Nepal has made significant impact;
Visitors to our centre
Visitors from all over the world have learned about social enterprise and how to create real and lasting change through a visit to Sungabha Nepal.
empowered & employed
Women in Nepal have been educated, trained and employed by Sungabha Nepal, providing the tools to lift themselves out of poverty.
PEOPLE Impacted
Thousands of children, women and their families have been supported through various projects undertaken by the organization which has truly brought positive impact in their lives.
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Learn about our projects in various parts of Nepal and the impact outcome that have empowered individuals and communities.
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“This tour was profoundly, authentically, real.”
Trade not aid
Learn about Nepali culture from locals.
We host Nepali language lessons, cooking classes and craft workshops.
“This was a fantastic experience. We cooked 5 different Nepali dishes. Best food ever!!! The best thing though, is that we know the money we paid will help women in need and disabled women.”
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What we do
Enable Nepali Women
We empower and employ socially marginalised women in Nepal.
Build Social Enterprises
We train locals and help them build sustainable social enterprises.
Travel to Nepal
We offer socially responsible tours run by locals trained at the Sungabha Nepal centre.
Awards & Recognition
Sponsors & Partners
