Chhimeki (meaning ‘neighbor’ in Nepali) is a non-governmental grassroots volunteer organisation which was established in 2004 by neighborhood women volunteers and members residing in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) wards. The objective was to empower women from poor backgrounds to promote the nutritional health of mothers and their children and to improve their overall wellbeing. Chhimeki is registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Government of Nepal, and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council.
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Chhimeki’s vision is to bring about improved nutrition and wellbeing of young children, pregnant women, and post-natal mothers through the empowerment of women.
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Kathamandu, Nepal
"Chhimeki has helped me to come outside of my house and speak for myself. I gained confidence to speak in front of people.... Read More
Kathmandu, Nepal
"Chhimeki helped me with my confidence. I met a lot of people in the meeting. My network of friends increased. I got to... Read More
"I have always been interested in social work from childhood. The opportunity of volunteering was provided to me by Chhimeki Sanstha Nepal. I... Read More
"I am really thankful to Chhimeki. Because of Chhimeki I am here now today. I can speak in front of people. I go... Read More
Children’s health and well-being is a comprehensive agenda for the investment in our future, which is essential for the future health and prosperity of societies, defending children’s full potential. The foundations of health, education, social and emotional well-being are built from pre-conception, to form human capital that has an impact throughout the life-course. The gains made are transmitted to the next generation. Good health, adequate nutrition, the opportunity for learning and education, safety and supportive environment, responsive relationship are some of the guiding principles that reflects cumulative life conditions of children, thus these should take into consideration at the level of the individual, the family, the community, or society at large.
Women can play momentous roles for building the family, the society and the nation at large. Put in place policies and program to support women development and their empowerment. For that we must increase access to financing for women. Support women in all – including young women, migrant women, marginalized women, women with disabilities through skills development and entrepreneurship to their diversity and abilities.
