The Role of Non Government Organization in women Empowerment (A Case Study of Mahaguthi Organization, Lalitpur)

Abstract

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit earning, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. NGOs help to sustain community development through capacity building. The word women empowerment essentially means that the women have the power or capacity to regulate their day- to- day lives in the social, political and economic terms. The general objective of this study is to describe the nature of non-government organization and its roles in the empowerment of women. Theories used in this study are Social Feminism and Liberal Feminism. Research design for this study is descriptive and exploratory. NGO from Lalitpur district was chosen which is working for women empowerment. The sample size of study was 42 taken using convenience sampling under non probability sampling technique for data collection. To fulfill the objective of this study, both qualitative and quantitative data was collected through primary and secondary sources of data. Data collection techniques used is Interview, Observation and Key informant interview. This research has found out that the employment opportunity has brought positive changes in the lives of the women working in this non-government organization. The employment has empowered respondents economically, socially, helped in personal development and supported their livelihood. Women empowerment has increased the rate of decision making capacity also. Employment has provided the respondents with awareness about essence of women empowerment, financial independence and importance of girls’ education.