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Empowering Tibetan and Himalayan Communities Through Adult Literacy: Drokpo’s Ongoing Journey Towards Education and Independence

By Drokpo Nepal on August 16, 2024

Since 2018, Drokpo Nepal has been offering adult literacy programs specifically for the Tibetan and Himalayan communities who were deprived of education due to financial difficulties or heavy responsibilities in their earlier years. These classes are held five days a week from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

MHM Training in Arya Tara Nunnery School

By Drokpo Nepal on June 25, 2024

Breaking Barriers and Empowering Nuns with Menstrual Hygiene Management Training. On June 17, 2024, Drokpo organized a comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) workshop at Arya Tara Nunnery in Dakchinkali. The workshop aimed to shatter stigma, foster empowerment, and provide 60 nuns with essential education on menstruation. Topics covered included period hygiene, puberty, the menstrual cycle, […]

Breaking the Silence and Empowering Young Girls, One Pad at a Time!

By Drokpo Nepal on June 7, 2024

Breaking the Silence and Empowering Young Girls, One Pad at a Time! Menstruation is a natural biological process often surrounded by stigma and misinformation. To combat this, the Drokpo Team conducted an awareness program on April 27, 2024, for 38 young girls aged 9-17 at Metta Tsering Holmes, focusing on period management basics. Our main […]

Nurturing Stray Souls in Kathmandu Valley

By Drokpo Nepal on March 7, 2024

In the heart of the beautiful region of Kathmandu Valley, Drokpo is making waves of positive change by dedicating its efforts to the welfare of the often-overlooked residents of the streets around Boudha and Joktol. "Drokpo," as the organization is aptly named, has undertaken the remarkable task of feeding approximately 150 street dogs each day in Boudha and in the Joktol area, providing necessary medical interventions when necessary.

Free Menstrual Hygiene Management and Gynecology Health Screening Program in the Tibetan Refugee Settlement Camps in Pokhara

By Drokpo Nepal on February 1, 2024

Refugee settlements face overcrowded living conditions, limited resources, and inadequate access to basic healthcare services, especially exposing women and girls to additional challenges related to menstrual hygiene management and health risks. The menstrual cycle is a natural process that every woman goes through.

Inter-School Competition to Address Gender-Based Violence through Art, Poems, and Stories to break the silence

By Drokpo Nepal on February 1, 2024

Words and creativity have the capacity to significantly impact the world we live in nowadays. Drokpo, with the support of The Tibet Fund, initiated a ground-breaking program that addresses gender-based violence in Tibetan and Himalayan communities.

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