Skill training transforming rural women into business leaders
Summary
Skill training programs in rural Nepal have empowered women like Buddhimaya Ghale to become successful entrepreneurs, transforming traditional crafts into sustainable livelihoods and expanding income opportunities in communities such as Padampur in Chitwan.
Key Points
- Buddhimaya Ghale transformed from a learner in carpet weaving to a successful entrepreneur exporting products internationally.
- Over 600 local women in Padampur, including indigenous and marginalized communities, benefit from income opportunities created by skill training programs.
- Government and international organizations like the National Trust for Nature Conservation and UNDP supported skill development under projects like the Tiger Rhino Conservation Project.
- Subsidized loans and gender-responsive budgets have helped increase women’s participation in enterprise and business across Nepal, with nearly half of small domestic businesses operated mainly by women.
