Philanthropy for Equitable Justice and Peace

Tree Plantation is one of Tewa’s annual fundraising events, first initiated in 2008 to help fight climate change. Through this event, Tewa collaborates with local organizations and grantee partners to care for the saplings after planting. This event is a key part of Tewa’s work in promoting local fundraising to provide grants to women’s organizations and groups in need.

Each year, Tewa sets a goal of planting 700 saplings. However, due to limited planting space this year, only 300 saplings were arranged. This time, the event was held in collaboration with the Women Empowerment Centre (WEC), one of Tewa’s grantee partners. WEC is supporting the care of the planted trees and promoting Analog Forestry—an ecological approach to forest restoration that also benefits local communities economically.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tewa and WEC, outlining basic terms and responsibilities for both parties. The event took place at Jalabinayak Samudayak Ban Upabhokta Samuha, Kirtipur-6, Manjushree Park. With support from Tewa’s grantee partners and Tewa, preparations such as hole digging and logistics were successfully managed.

A total of 300 saplings were planted in the western part of the park. Participants included Tewa’s board members, past presidents, donors (both institutional and individual), community members, and staff (over 100 participants).
Fund Raising from the Event

Target: NRs. 200,000.00 (USD – 1,416.00)
Achieved: NRs. 220,000.00 (USD – 1,558.00)

Conclusion:
Tewa's Annual Tree Plantation 2025 was a successful fundraising and environmental conservation event. With strong community participation, collaboration with the Women Empowerment Centre, and continued donor support, Tewa once again promoted local philanthropy and sustainability.

For many years, Tewa has been a pioneer in promoting community philanthropy in Nepal—believing deeply in the power of people to give, to support, and to create change from within. Tewa doesn’t just raise funds; it nurtures a culture of giving and ownership, rooted in local values and collective responsibility. This spirit of philanthropy is not limited to financial contributions—it is expressed through time, energy, leadership, and heart.

One beautiful example of this is the story of the Machhapuchhre Group, a team of volunteers formed by Tewa as part of its ongoing commitment to grassroots leadership and fundraising. The group was led by Ms. Khadka (volunteer of 2014), a long-time Tewa volunteer whose passion and dedication embody the very essence of local giving. Vision was simple yet powerful: to inspire a group of ordinary individuals to achieve something extraordinary through collective effort.

With ten committed volunteers by her side, Ms. Khadka introduced a fundraising model called “Khutrukke" (piggy bank) —a traditional Nepali concept of saving small amounts over time. Each volunteer took on the task of mobilizing support from their own communities, families, and networks, gathering contributions bit by bit with care and dedication.

Together, the group raised an impressive amount of Rs. 12,253/- (USD 90.00), not just as a financial accomplishment, but as a symbol of the community’s belief in giving, sharing, and standing together.

The Machhapuchhre Group’s story reminds us that when leadership meets community spirit, even the smallest contributions can create a powerful ripple of impact. With committed volunteers like Ms. Khadka and her team, the future of local, self-sustained philanthropy in Nepal is bright and hopeful.