14 Oct 25
Meera, a 14-year-old Dalit girl from Rugin, is currently studying in Grade 8 at Secondary School. Growing up in a traditional community with limited awareness and opportunities, Meera rarely had the chance to express herself or discover her inner strength.
She participated in the Girls Empowerment Program (GEP) workshop organised by PHASE Nepal, which lasted for 24 days. Before the workshop, Meera was quiet and hesitant to speak. She rarely shared her views, even with her friends, and found it difficult to participate in classroom discussions. Topics such as reproductive health, rights, and gender equality were unfamiliar to her.
However, after attending the workshop, Meera experienced a remarkable change in her confidence. She learned about leadership, decision-making, communication, and the importance of understanding her rights. Through engaging activities such as role plays, discussions, and group learning, she gradually found her voice.
Today, Meera can speak openly, express her opinions, and even encourages her peers to stay in school and stand up against harmful practices like early marriage. She shared:
“I have learned so many new things from this workshop. Now, I can speak up and motivate other girls like me. Thank you, PHASE, for organizing such programs—I hope more girls get this chance.”
Meera now dreams of becoming a teacher or a nurse in the future, so she can contribute to educating and supporting children in her community.
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