Women's Education and Literacy in Nepal (WELNepal)
WELNepal is a charitable organization. It was established in the autumn of 2005 to fund women's literacy classes for the villages in the Chitwan area of Nepal (map). However, literacy for women is only the first step in their empowerment. Women's development groups, microbanks, and income-generating programs will further aid the Nepali women on their path to independence. WELNepal is committed to helping the women of Nepal in all these programs. It is not WELNepal's mission to pass judgment on their culture and society. It is up to the women of Nepal to make changes they deem necessary in their lives, their families, and ultimately their country. This can only be done through literacy, education, and organization.

Letter from the Founder & President
In 1992 I retired as a commercial photographer and began traveling the world. In 1996, during my first visit to Nepal, I fell in love with the warmth and generosity of the Nepali people. Every year since then, I haven't traveled anywhere else. To help Nepali villagers better their lives, in 1997 I began working as a volunteer teacher of English in village schools and establishing libraries there. I quickly realized that the situation of rural Nepali women is a very difficult one... Read More

About Nepal
Nepal is a small country located between two of the world's most populous countries - India and China. Nepal (map) has dramatic contrasts in elevation. Starting from 175 ft, the country rises to the top of Mt. Everest at 29,035 ft above sea level. Nepal is a major destination for adventure travelers, although the ongoing Maoist uprising has cast dark clouds on its tourism industry. Nepal is a unique and special country. According to the 2003 census, Nepal has a population of over 26 million... Read More