The Young Women’s Political Leadership Institute (YWPLI) is an eight-month long program designed to enable young women to be part of public service through political leadership training, workshops, and conversations around Nepal’s federal democratic processes. 

Fee: Rs 5000/-
Footnote: The fee can be paid in a lump sum after admittance to the course. The fee covers all course materials, a completion certificate, free lunches, unlimited access to our Chautara Resource Center, and exclusive access to Women LEAD alumni community and events.

Program Duration: 8 months
Program Capacity: 30 seats

PROGRAM OUTLINE

  1. YWPLI starts with a week of skill-building workshops, where participants gain foundational knowledge about Nepal’s federal democratic system and the political processes of the country. Fellows will also learn essential professional skills in political organization, delivering effective messages, networking skills, and developing effective campaign plans.

Fellows volunteer for approximately 50 hours with a political party of choice, or candidates during election.

Fellows attend sessions at least twice a month and continue critical discussions around inclusive democracy and governmental roles.

Fellows conceptualize and implement their own project around the theme of political activism and receive the guidance and skills to carry out their project.

The program concludes with a graduation ceremony.

Eligibility

This is an equal opportunity program—young women from all castes, ethnicity, backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply. The basic eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Be female or female-identifying, have completed their +2 and aged 18-25; 
  • Have a passion and interest for politics and governance; 
  • Comfortable communicating in English and Nepali (both written and spoken); 

Scholarships

Women LEAD Nepal provides full and partial scholarships for anyone in need of financial assistance. We are committed to accepting applicants on merit regardless of their economic status. Scholarship forms will be handed out during the in-person interviews and by Women LEAD representatives.

Gender and Constitution
Elevator Pitches and Networking
Ghar Dailo
Elections and Electoral Law
Civil Rights and Responsibilities
Political Guest Speaker Sessions

Application Process

YWPLI has a two-step application process to ensure the most passionate, committed and amazing 30 young women are selected!

  • Fill out the online form at www.women-lead.org/apply or www.facebook.com/womenLEAD.
  • Selected applicants will be invited for an 30-minute interview with staff and alumni of the program at the Women LEAD office in Jawalakhel. All applicants will be notified about their application status by phone.
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