IWEN Canada

What is IWEN?

IWEN is a non-profit, registered charity, directed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Since 2005 IWEN has provided educational scholarships for females in rural Nepal and Kathmandu Valley through the generosity of IWEN sponsors. As well, IWEN works with immigrant women in the Okanagan Valley that are in need of vocational support and training.

See how your donation is making a huge impact.

What's New

On our blog

A Day in Dang - Letter from Kelly (Can
A Day in Dang - Letter from Kelly (Canadian) recently returned from a Classrooms Build in Nepal

May 31, 2013 Jill Conroy
DWC Group in Nepal Building on Canada
A group from Developing World Connections is in Nepal right now building on the Canada House IWEN started last year, and we have a video to show you from the build!

May 18, 2013 Jill Conroy
Classrooms For A Cause Info Night This
Wednesday May 15th at 6:00pm - Come and meet people that have been on builds in the past, as well as those that have made the trek to base camp, and get inspired!

May 15, 2013 Jill Conroy
UNAKO Scarf Website Now Up and Running
Each scarf weaves a link to another female that is surviving despite the cruelty of poverty.

May 12, 2013 Jill Conroy

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Buy A Brick

For $100 you can buy a brick with your family name on it and have it installed on the walls of the school. You could also dedicate the brick to someone you care about. All proceeds from this will go directly to the Cause and you will be provided a tax receipt for your contribution.

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Our Mission

Testimonials, and connections

IWEN's mission is to raise awareness of the importance of and increase access to education for (primarily) marginalized females, by funding education programs in Nepal, Canada, and other countries.