PeaceWin is a dynamic and women-led social development organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. Established on September 26, 1990, as a grassroots Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Oligaun, Bajura District, Nepal, PeaceWin has championed transformative initiatives focused on eradicating harmful practices, promoting education, health, and equality, and fostering sustainable development. As a non-governmental, not-for-profit entity, PeaceWin is driven by its commitment to social justice, gender equality, and community well-being.
Originating with contributions from 53 rural households in Oligaun, Bajura, PeaceWin's early efforts centered on dispelling superstitions, improving girls' education, advocating family planning, encouraging vaccinations, enhancing livelihoods, conserving forests, and strengthening agriculture. Since its inception, PeaceWin has consistently engaged with marginalized groups—children, adolescents, women, and youth—alongside stakeholders, like-minded organizations, and networks to promote and safeguard their social, economic, and cultural rights. PeaceWin's strategic focus encompasses critical issues, including gender equality, anti-child marriage initiatives, sexual and reproductive health rights, good governance, environmnet management and sanitation, social justice an peace.
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