We are very happy to announce our new board member Amrit Thapa.
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Our 2021 annual report is now available to view online.
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Gita and Debbie went to Nepal from 28 March – 8 April 2022. They started in Kathmandu where they had meetings with a potential training partner for the economic empowerment programme and the construction team for the soap factory.
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Sushila, our local project manager and Kusumi, one of the leading ladies of the Musahar community, went to a 14-days permaculture design course in Kathmandu.
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6 Degrees Network for Women is looking for a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. If you love Nepal and want to join our organisation to better the lives of women in this beautiful Himalayan land? Join us in our journey.
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Despite the continued impact from the pandemic, we were still able to achieve many things with the support of our volunteers, sponsors, and partners from around the world. Find out more in detail here.
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During their trip in November 2021, Debbie and Gita, together with their local project manager Sushila organised a motivational training picnic for 23 women from the various training programmes
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We are so proud that Triodos Foundation will sponsor our economic skills development programme for the marginalised women who will be working in our future eco-friendly soap factory.
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You may have noticed some changes on our website and our social media channels. Our organisation’s name is changing from 6° Academy for Women to 6° Network for Women. This is the result of more than four years experience in the field, with the communities we work with in Nepal, and with our partners.
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Our 2020 annual report is available. Learn more about what we achieved in 2020.
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The 4th edition of our yearly beach event is postponed to the Spring 2022. Stay up to date by following our social media pages or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Debbie and Gita finally made it to Nepal in March 2021 after a long delay due to the pandemic. The trip was an important milestone for 6° and by being in Nepal, Debbie and Gita achieved two objectives. The first was to visit the current projects and review progress and the second was to meet potential value-aligned partners for our soap factory project in Chitwan.
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As motivation for the Musahar women involved in the farming and managing the chicken farm, 6° and SVSI organised an excursion for the group to visit vegetable farms, important temples, and most importantly their family who they had not seen in more than a year.
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We organised a team building training for the Sapana Group in Chitwan, Nepal to help them define their mission and core values using Simon Sinek's Golden Circle. Three avocado trees were planted to symbolise the chosen core values: Teamwork, Service and Honesty.
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You might think 2020 wasn’t a great year. Yet… you were part of something pretty amazing! Learn more about what we managed to achieve during this challenging year, and our plan for 2021.
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Happy holidays from the 6° Family as a challenging year comes to an end. We remain positive and hope for a better 2021. We send you best wishes from our families to yours.
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Meet Debbie Middendorp, Co-founder:
“Every little drop makes the mighty ocean; May my little drops of action inspire a greater swell of change through 6 Degrees to improve the lives of many. I hope you enjoy this short sharing, and to join me in effecting positive change.”
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A women empowerment get-together was organised by Sapana Village Social Impact. Ladies from our training programmes and the Musahar community met, shared their life experiences and discussed women’s rights and empowerment.
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Meet Ashmita, one of our graduates from Wildlife Guide training project in Chitwan. Learn about her personal stories and her drive to join our training programme.
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Gita, one of our founders, shares her personal journey and what motivates her to start 6° Academy for Women. Learn more about Gita’s bond with her birth country, Nepal.
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