Creating Opportunities, Strengthening Communities
PEEPN has implemented a diverse portfolio of community-based development initiatives over the years, working in partnership with local governments, government agencies, development organizations and community stakeholders.
Our completed projects reflect PEEPN’s commitment to improving access to education, strengthening livelihoods, promoting health and WASH, enhancing local governance, supporting women and marginalized communities, and building resilient and empowered communities.
Through these initiatives, PEEPN has combined community participation, skills development, awareness raising, institutional capacity building and practical service-oriented interventions to address locally identified needs.
Our Areas of Intervention
1. Education and Literacy
PEEPN has implemented a range of education-focused initiatives designed to improve learning opportunities for children, women and adults who have limited access to formal education.
Completed initiatives include:
- Child Development Centers
- Alternative Classes
- Non-formal Education for Women
- Adult Literacy Classes
- Women’s Education
- Housewife Education
- Alternative Education
- Non-formal Education
These initiatives were implemented in different communities of Dhanusha District, in collaboration particularly with the District Education Office and local communities.
2. Livelihood and Vocational Skills Development
PEEPN has supported community members, particularly women, unemployed people and economically vulnerable households, through practical vocational and entrepreneurship training.
Key completed initiatives include:
- Stitching and Tailoring Training
- Fabric Painting Training
- House Wiring Training
- Plumbing Training
- Beauty Parlor Training
- Agarbatti Making Training
- Entrepreneurship Development Training
- Small-Scale Business Development Training
- Electricity Installation Training
- Local Handicraft and Dakiya Building Training
- Skill Enhancement Training using Agricultural and Forest Products
These interventions were implemented in partnership with local governments and vocational/skills development institutions across Dhanusha and neighboring districts.
3. Governance and Institutional Capacity Development
PEEPN has worked with local institutions and community representatives to strengthen governance, leadership, accountability and institutional capacity.
Completed initiatives include:
- Good Governance, Social Mobilization and Institutional Development Training
- Capacity Building Programs
- Capacity Building Training for Local Leaders
- Procurement Management Training
- Ward-Level Reconciliation Training
- Institutional and leadership development activities
These initiatives have supported local actors to improve their understanding of governance, accountability, planning, coordination and community-responsive development.
4. Health, Nutrition and SRHR
PEEPN has implemented community-level health and awareness initiatives addressing preventive health, access to information and community health preparedness.
Completed projects include:
- Blood Donation Programs
- SRHR Awareness Workshops
- First Aid Training
- Health Insurance Awareness Programs
- Community Health Insurance Awareness
- Nutrition Training for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers
- Nutrition Supplement Distribution
- Health-related community awareness initiatives
These interventions have promoted informed health-seeking behavior and strengthened community awareness of available health and social protection services.
5. WASH and Menstrual Health & Hygiene
PEEPN has implemented WASH-focused interventions to improve hygiene practices, sanitation awareness and menstrual health and hygiene.
Key initiatives include:
- Sanitary Pad Making Training
- Orientation of Adolescent Girls on Menstrual Cycle
- Open Defecation Free Awareness through Street Drama
- Distribution of Masks, Sanitizers and Soaps
- COVID-19 Prevention and Control Training
- Mosquito and Waste/Dump Management Training
These projects have used a combination of training, awareness, community mobilization and practical skills development.
5. WASH and Menstrual Health & Hygiene
PEEPN has implemented WASH-focused interventions to improve hygiene practices, sanitation awareness and menstrual health and hygiene.
Key initiatives include:
- Sanitary Pad Making Training
- Orientation of Adolescent Girls on Menstrual Cycle
- Open Defecation Free Awareness through Street Drama
- Distribution of Masks, Sanitizers and Soaps
- COVID-19 Prevention and Control Training
- Mosquito and Waste/Dump Management Training
These projects have used a combination of training, awareness, community mobilization and practical skills development.
6. Community Awareness and Social Inclusion
PEEPN has used participatory approaches such as street drama, role play, training and community mobilization to address social issues and promote inclusion.
Completed initiatives include:
- Indigenous/Janajati Empowerment
- Positive Thinking Training
- Street Drama against Child Marriage
- Street Drama against Human Trafficking
- Street Drama on Local Language and Culture
- Role Play against Caste Discrimination
- Elder Citizen Appreciation Program
- Community Social Awareness Programs
These approaches helped create community-level platforms for discussion and awareness on social issues affecting vulnerable and marginalized groups.
7. Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
PEEPN has also supported communities and young people to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
Major completed initiatives include:
- Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training
- Echo Club Capacity Enhancement on Disaster Risk Management and Resilience
- DRR Training and Equipment Support
- Community-level preparedness and resilience activities
8. Infrastructure and Community Development
PEEPN has contributed to community infrastructure and public-asset improvement through locally identified interventions.
Completed projects include:
- Community Road Repair
- Ram Janaki Temple Repair
- Community-level infrastructure improvement initiatives