Strengthening theFeministMovementin Nepal
Tarangini Mahila Adhikar Prashikshyan Kendra (Tarangini Foundation), established in 2017, is a non-profit organization working on women’s rights. The Sanskrit word ‘Tarangini’ means person (feminine) creating waves. It is derived from the word “tarang” which means wave in English. This term is chosen for the institute as it best represents feminists and their movement in Nepal, which always created and is creating waves within all spheres of socio-political existence in the country.
Community Networks formed
Orientations and Trainings
Municipal Partnerships
Counselors trained
Building a Society
That Values Feminists
Tarangini foundation strives to create a society in which the contributions and efforts of women are acknowledged, appreciated, and respected.
Our Story
Our Programs & Initiatives
Working across multiple areas to support feminist movements and advance women's rights in Nepal.
Achievements & Impact
From training psychosocial counselors to building intergenerational feminist leadership, our milestones reflect the resilience of activists working at the grassroots across Nepal.
Trained 162 psychosocial counselors through a six-month intensive training program, strengthening community-based psychosocial support.
Strengthened intergenerational feminist leadership through mentoring programs that include Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi, Muslim, LGBTQIA+ and informal women workers.
Organized and strengthened self-representative networks of domestic, agricultural, and returnee migrant women workers.
Advocated for Labor Desks and the registration of women informal workers in local governments.
Stories from the Movement
Real voices. Real change. Hear from the activists and community members whose lives have been transformed through our programs.
For the first time, I learned that I have labour rights and that my work deserves dignity and respect. The Drop-in Centre at Tarangini Foundation feels like a second home- a place where I am heard, supported, and encouraged to speak up for myself. Today, I have the confidence to advocate for my rights and inspire other domestic workers to do the same.
Sharmila Rasaili
Domestic Worker ·
For years, I wanted to do something meaningful for my community, but I lacked the confidence to speak up. My identity was limited to being 'just a housewife,' and I never imagined I could take on a professional role. After joining Tarangini Foundation's Psychosocial Counselling Training, everything changed. Today, I confidently provide psychosocial support to people in need, and the greatest joy is introducing myself with pride as a Psychosocial Counsellor. This training didn't just build my skills- it helped me discover my voice, my purpose, and a new identity.
Padma Budhathoki
Participant- Psychosocial Counseling Training Batch 10 ·
Returning home was filled with uncertainty, but Tarangini Foundation brought us (returnee migrant workers) together and helped us realize that our voices matter. With their continuous support, we established Shramjibi Mahila Manch, an organization led by returnee migrant women, where we learn, grow, and lead together. The capacity-building trainings and continuous mentorings conducted by Tarangini have given us the skills, confidence, and courage to advocate for our rights and champion the rights of women in our communities.
Sanju Maya Lama
Returnee Migrant Worker ·
These stories represent hundreds more voices across Nepal
Moments from Our Work
A glimpse into our programs, events, and the communities we work with.
Capacity Building Training For Returnee Migrant Workers at Banepa
Feminist Mentoring and Capacity Building · 2024-01-01
Capacity Building Training for Returnee Migrant Workers
Feminist Mentoring and Capacity Building · 2024-01-01
Feminist Capacity Building Training at Udayapur
Feminist Mentoring and Capacity Building · 2024-01-01
Want to Get Involved?
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Partner
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