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Strength TogetHER 9- Session 10

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July 21,2021 "ENDING IS NOT FINISHING. IT IS THE START OF NEXT CHAPTER FILLED WITH LOTS OF EXCITEMENT AND EXPERIENCE." On 21st July 2021, the five months long journey came to an end with a virtual session via zoom. We around 25 girls gathered at about 3 pm to share the experience and learning that we had gathered. We had a session of about 45 minutes in which one of us made a promise to cherish the beautiful moment we had spent together. At first each of our participants shared their experience regarding the session. They said : 1) They were really blessed to have a non judgmental platform. 2) They felt a sense of positive after each session. 3) They learnt many new things and made new friends. 4) They had a chance to improve their communication and social skills. 5) They learnt some traits like  THE ART OF SELF LOVE, NORMALIZING THINGS , THE ART OF LETTING GO and many  more. I ,being the coordinator personally learned some skills like: 1) Collecting participants and giving t
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Strength TogetHER 9 - Session 9

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  8th May,2021. On 8th may 2021, amidst the lock-down we had a virtual session where we discussed the topic "LOCKDOWN LESSONS." At around 4 pm, 25 girls gathered via zoom to discuss the mistakes we did in the previous lock down and the plan we have set for ourselves to spend the upcoming lock down. The session went on till 5:30 pm. Facilitated by ‘Lokopakar’ youth organization which focuses on the development of youth personally and professionally in Nepal, 'Strength togetHER' virtual program is created especially for girls and young women of different mindsets and backgrounds. During the sessions, they all come together to share various views, ideas, perspectives, experiences, and stories. This space helps them to grow as individuals by creating a platform to be themselves, talk about their issues, and find solutions to their problems. The session was possible due to the love and support of our moderator Mrs. Bhawana Malla Baniya. She is a cheerful and energetic pers
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Strength TogetHER 9- Session 8

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17th April 2021 EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PERSPECTIVE. On 17th April 2021, around 15 girls gathered together via zoom with the sole motive of  NORMALIZING THINGS  in our society. The meeting started at about 5 pm and went till 6:45. In this 105 minutes long time we realized that many aspects of our society needed improvement and must be changed. The session was unique from the rest of the session we had. It was the first session of Strength togetHER where we discussed about the topic ourselves without a moderator. Also it was special in a sense that a single topic covered lots of subtopics. First of all we thought of normalizing the fact that cooking and cleaning aren't gender roles. We had the following discussion on it. • Cooking and cleaning is an art not a gender role. • Series and movies have also contributed to create stereotypes. • Due to society pressure boys who enjoy cooking have to give up their hobby. • Boys do cook but it's generally occasionally
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Strength TogetHER 9 - Session 7

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28th March, 2021. On 28th march 2021, zoom provided us a platform to be connected virtually and share our stories on the topic " I AM IMPORTANT." At 5:00 pm we around 20 girls gathered and had a talk till 7:00 pm about the moment we discovered self love and what it really means. It was our moderator Miss Kamana Kafle who with her positive and enthusiastic nature made that time, a time to be cherished. Kamana Kafle is Passionate and Dedicated Youth Leader. Currently she is doing a undergraduation from HICAST as an agriculture student. She is the Ambassador of Nepal on Mooxm. Moreover She is the only representative of Consumers International Next Generation Leaders Network from Nepal. She is the Assistant Country Director of the World Peace Foundation. She is Campus Director of Hult Prize Foundation of HICAST college for 20/21. She is also Campus Director of International Youth Society and Universal Youth Movement of HICAST College.  She is the Goal Leader of Goal Number Two &q
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Strength TogetHER 9- Session 6

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  26th February, 2021. On 26 th february, 2021 we around 20 girls gathered via zoom to discuss on topic "Little Sunshine" where we talked about those tiniest thing that had ever brought happiness to our face. The session started at 5:00 pm and went upto 6:50 pm all due to the love and support of our dear moderator Miss Anjila Pokharel. She has currently finished her bachelors degree in business administration specialization in finance from mahendra morang adarsha multiple campus, biratnagar. Being a person with good leadership and communication skill she is currently involved in a social organization( Leo Club of Pathari) as a zone chairperson of Multiple district council 325 A1.She has fully dedicated herself in social work and has also completed her tenure as a club president. She is an avid reader and she also possess keen interest in writing. Facilitated by ‘Lokopakar’ youth organization which focuses on the development of youth personally or professionally in Nepal, '
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Strength TogetHER 9- Session 5

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13 February, 2021. On 13th february 2021, there was a virtual meet via zoom. We around 25 girls gathered together at 11:00 am in order to discuss about the different emotions we face in our day to day life. All of us were really pleased to have our generous Miss Rosy karna as our moderator. Ms. Rosy karna completed her undergraduate and master's in biology at stanford University California, USA. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at the PGSP pys.D.consortium program.As an inspiring clinical psychologist her dream is to utilize her clinical knowledge in establishing a better mental health care centre in Nepal. Facilitated by ‘Lokopakar’ youth organization which focuses on the development of youth personally or professionally in Nepal, 'Strength togetHER' virtual program is created specially for girls and young women of different mindsets and backgrounds. During the sessions, they all come together to share various views, ideas, perspectiv
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Strength TogetHER 9- Session 4

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  30th January,2021. I AM NOT IMPURE I am a woman,  who bleeds for survival , who bleeds for formation of life, And I am as pure as gold. On 30th january 2021 , at around 3:00 pm we around 25 girls gathered via zoom to talk about that time of the month. The topic for the session was " I am not impure". Our participants shared their story about different experience related to their menstruation.  Facilitated by ‘Lokopakar’ youth organization which focuses on the development of youth personally or professionally in Nepal, 'Strength togetHER' virtual program is created specially for girls and young women of different mindsets and backgrounds. During the sessions, they all come together to share various views, ideas, perspectives, experiences, and stories. This space helps them to grow as individuals by creating a platform to be themselves, talk about their issues, and find solutions to their problems. The session was only possible with the love and support of our moderat
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