Welcome to the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF), a platform committed to the economic empowerment of women across Nepal and South Asia. Our mission is to create an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving ecosystem where women are at the forefront of economic growth, leadership, and innovation.
Women are the backbone of our societies and economies, yet they continue to face challenges in accessing resources, markets, and opportunities. At SAWDF, we believe in unlocking the potential of women entrepreneurs by providing them with the right tools, knowledge, and business networks to succeed. SAWDF serves as a bridge to new opportunities by offering a range of essential services. Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to foster entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial independence among women in Nepal and across South Asia.
Women’s economic empowerment is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which recognizes that women’s full and equal participation in the economy is a vital step toward achieving sustainable development. We continue to harness "women power" and the vast reservoir of capabilities they represent. The success of our programs and activities hinge on investment in women. This entails supporting their full and equal participation in fruitful economic activities. We firmly believe women’s socio-economic empowerment is a multiplier force - the most promising, untapped, and highest return area of investment.
We celebrate the mindset shifts and outcomes of our organization's women empowerment drive. I invite you to be a part of this journey. Let us inspire, empower, and uplift each other to create a more inclusive and prosperous South Asia.