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Employment for Vulnerable Young Women Project (EVYWP) in Nepal

SUMMARY Many young (ethnic) women in Nepal are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation due to poverty, cultural traditions and discrimination. The project trains 300 young vulnerable women (aged 18-24) from Pokhara region, Nepal, to obtain decent work in the tourism and hospitality sector. The project aims to socially and economically empower these young women by offering them an accredited market demanded vocational training, a life skills training and will conduct an internship. This 3 year project started in August 2018 by Plan International Nepal in partnership with various local public and private partners who have expertise in training and job placement. Due to Covid-19 the project was extended to March 2023.