Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. Women are increasingly being recognized as more vulnerable to climate change impacts than men, as they constitute the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on the natural resources which climate change threatens the most. International Women’s Day is celebrated throughout the globe on 8 March every year to appreciate the remarkable contributions of women to our society. This day is dedicated to honouring the life, struggles, and determination of women.
ENPHO has been working in the sector of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), environmental and climate issues assisting to achieve gender equality and minimize the climate change impacts.
To mark and celebrate International Women Days 2022 (IWD 2022), ENPHO organized the hiking program to Bishnudwar, Shivapuri for the staffs members on 5th March 2022. Aligning to this year’s theme: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, the event was organized to break the barriers and empower women outdoors.
The hike to Bishnudwar started from Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. Bishnudwar is located at the Shivapuri hill from where Bishnumati originates. Bishnudwar is basically the origin of Bishnumati river which is one of the most important rivers in Kathmandu. After the three hours of hike of ascend and two and half hours of descend, the hike was concluded reaching the starting point.
Altogether 16 staff members including 10 Female and 6 Male staffs enthusiastically participated during the hiking program.
