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| ANNUAL REPORT |
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| ABOUT DWO |
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| HISTORY |
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Following the restoration of democracy in Nepal(1990) and the emergence of many NGOs little attention was paid to the plight of Dalit communities. Despite the abolition of the Muluki Ain (Civil Code of 1853) in 1963, caste based discrimination was, and indeed still is, practiced in Nepal. Dalit communities, made up of the lowest caste groups, continued to experience suppression and exploitation by those from higher groups. Discrimination was being experienced in relation to economic status, social status, access to services or resources, political representation and gender. A workshop held on the " Problems and Solutions of Dalits in Nepal" on 20 March 1994(7 Chaitra 2050) resulted in Dalit Welfare Organization (DWO) being established, with the active involvement of intellectuals and personalities from Ingo's, as advisors. In order to work as an NGO, DWO was registered in District Administrative Office ,Home ministry HMG on 15 September 1994 (30Bhodo 2051) and it was associated with Social Welfare Council on 13 Dec 1994 (27 Mangshir 2051). DWO set out to challenge caste based discrimination in society and to educate the people of Nepal to work towards it's elimination.
Since 1994 DWO's membership across Nepal has grown from 300 to approximately 2500 in 2002. Similarly, the number of paid staff has increased from 3 to 52. DWO is working to eliminate caste-based discrimination with three strategies (1) Advocacy (2) Development Programme and 3) Out look formation. Its target groups are not only drawn from Dalit communities but also include people from other communities – as understanding and joint working are essential if caste based discrimination is to be challenged, and eventually, eliminated from Nepali society. Although DWO is a national level organization it has funded programme and chapters operating at both district and village levels across Nepal.
Dalit Welfare Organization has built up a network of partner organizations and now works closely with international organizations (especially in relation to human rights) non-government organizations, community groups / organizations and government organizations at all levels throughout the country.
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VISION |
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We envision a society where people respect each other with justice and live with dignity regardless of caste, race, status, profession, and ethnic group they belong to.
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MISSIONS |
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 - To bring Dalits into the decision-making body of the government, other government agencies, and to the mainstream society.
- To support and advocate for the eradication of the caste-based discrimination system.
- To provide a holistic program for the development of Dalits.
- To unify as a people in attaining Dalits’ emancipation.
- To gain equal rights and dignity among Dalits and non-Dalits alike.
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GOALS |
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- To strengthen the advocacy program in lobbying and in enforcing the elimination of the caste-based discrimination system.
- To implement and sustain programs that shall benefit the Dalits and non-Dalits alike.
- To provide an avenue for Dalits to develop their full potentials.
- To empower the Dalits to become self-sustaining in order to participate actively in the affairs of the government and in the society as a whole.
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OBJECTIVES |
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- To strengthen awareness activities and projects that shall empower the Dalits in their development as a people.
- To influence the government, INGOs, NGOs, and other concerned organizations to support the total upliftment of Dalits.
- To support qualified Dalits to pursue education in order to become professionals at par with non-Dalits.
- To enhance activities with Dalit communities through building individual capabilities of the people and the staff.
- To support and establish good partnership between and among organizations in the fight against caste-based discrimination.
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STRATEGIES |
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- Advocacy
- Income Generation
- Outlook Formation
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NORMS & VALUES |
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- Equal Dignity
- Gender Equity
- Cooperation and Participation
- Transparency
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Honesty and Respect to all Peoples
- Sustainability
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ACHIEVEMENTS |
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- Development of Dalit Consciousness for the movement of a freedom society.
Emerge the Potent leadership in organization for emancipation of the Dalits.
- Identify clear cut ideology, vision, thoughts and practice for the Nepali Dalit movement.
- Finalize the social transformation paradigm.
- Subvert the myopia practice from our organization. It has been become an example for the society.
- Influence the Ruler class and powers for the support of Dalit community in different segments of society.
- Social atrocities and exclusion changes in society from our activities.
- Some decision-making bodies (Govt, INGO's, and donor agencies) listen to our voices.
- From our activities Dalit women and children are encouraged to change the untouchable practice.
- DWO creates the glorious struggle for untouchability elimination by unifying Dalits (through Dalit NGO Federation).
- DWO has built people's base line in 28 district chapters.
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STRUCTURE
Program wise structure of DWO |
Organizational Structure |
Officers Structure |
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