Community-driven impact

Women's Economic Empowerment and Green Enterprises

Integrated, community-driven projects strengthening resilience across Nepal.

Project status

Thematic area

All areas 🏞️ Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation ♻️ Circular Economy and Waste Management ⚡ Clean Energy and Just Energy Transition 🎓 Climate Education and Youth Leadership 📊 Climate Policy, Research and Advocacy 🌱 Climate-smart Agriculture and Food Systems 👩‍💼 Women's Economic Empowerment and Green Enterprises

Completed

👩‍💼 Women's Economic Empowerment and Green Enterprises

Women’s Green Enterprise Development: Scented Candle Making and Green Entrepreneurship

Bharatpur, Chitwan April-June 2026

A one-day practical training equipped 15 women with skills in scented candle production, product improvement, branding, packaging, marketing and small-enterprise development, linking climate-resilient livelihoods with Chitwan’s tourism economy.

Ongoing 👩‍💼 Women's Economic Empowerment and Green Enterprises

Green Enterprise Promotion through Scented Candles, Eco-products and Product Branding for Women’s Empowerment

Selected indigenous and vulnerable communities in Nepal November 2026 | Ongoing preparation and enterprise support

This ongoing initiative is expanding climate-friendly livelihood opportunities for women through practical production skills, eco-conscious product development and enterprise support. Scented candles and related eco-products serve as an accessible entry point for branding, packaging, marketing and women-led business development.