Teej Stall 2024

Our Teej Stall at Vivanta Kathmandu celebrates women artisans to promote local craftsmanship, and foster sustainable economic growth.

Entrepreneur Expo & Summit

Unnati Cultural Village actively participated an Entrepreneur Expo and Summit at Chitwan Exhibition Center, providing a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products. This event aimed to support and promote local businesses, reach a broader audience, fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship, gain recognition for their work and innovation within the community. Participation: 60+ local […]

Participation at IDA21 Replenishment Meeting 2024

UNNATI participated in the 3rd IDA (International Development Association) Replenishment meeting held from June 18th to 21st, 2024, at The Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu, showcasing locally crafted products by Nepali artisans. This prestigious event, attended by over 250 international delegates, provided a platform for UNNATI to highlight its work in empowering local communities. Through a stall […]

SPA & Wellness Product development at UCV

Women artisans who had previously received training from us were engaged in in-house production of sustainable, organic products. The output included: This initiative provided the trained artisans with the opportunity to apply their acquired skills, offering both skill enhancement and a market platform to showcase and promote their handmade products. Employment Opportunity: 3 women

Baseline Data Collection

Efforts were made to collect MSMEs data from local-level governments, ensuring agranular understanding of the diverse MSME landscape in the targeted regions. Location: Nawalpur, Kaski, Gorkha and Tehrathum districts Participants: 1642 MSMEs data collected for the baseline of the WEAVE Project

Mission Visit of Chaudhary Foundation and World Bank

Critical consultation meetings were facilitated between local-level government officials, government representatives, NGOs, cooperatives, women groups, entrepreneurs, and producer groups. These sessions focused on delving into the status of MSMEs, fostering collaborative efforts, and creating a conducive environment for MSME growth. Partner: World Bank Location: Nawalpur- Harkapur, Kaski-Pokhara, Terhathum- Myanglung, Sunsari- Inaruwa Reach: 229 stakeholders from […]

Soap, Dhoop & Candle Production

Women artisans who had previously received training from us were engaged in in-house production of sustainable, organic products. The output included: This initiative provided the trained artisans with the opportunity to apply their acquired skills, offering both skill enhancement and a market platform to showcase and promote their handmade products. Employment Opportunity: 3 women

Brand In Hands Program Facilitation

Unnati facilitated the Brand in Hands program, organized by the BioTechnique Society of Nepal and the Robotic Association of Nepal, empowering 30 participants with practical skills and entrepreneurial insights. Ms. Ganga Neharu led a hands-on session on banana fibre extraction and product development, introducing sustainable crafting techniques. Ms. Janaki conducted a session on Entrepreneurship Development, […]

Product Design & Diversification in Natural Fibre Crafts

From November 26th to December 6th, a 10-day training on Product Design and Diversification in natural fiber crafts was held at Unnati Cultural Village. The training empowered women from the Amaltarai Tharu Hastakala Women Group by enhancing their skills in sustainable and marketable craft production. Participants learned to creatively utilize locally available resources, focus on […]