Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at age 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination. With her last $200, Steph paid for trainers to teach the women how to produce products for sale locally and abroad – and Seven Women was born.
Over the past 12 years Seven Women has made significant impact;
Visitors to our centre
Visitors from all over the world have learned about social enterprise and how to create real and lasting change through a visit to Seven Women.
empowered & employed
Women in Nepal have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women, providing the tools to lift themselves out of poverty.
PEOPLE Impacted
Speaking opportunities allow Seven Women's Founder, Steph, to spread the word that everyone of us can make a difference .
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Exciting News: Seven Women is Now Sungabha Nepal!
Exciting News: Seven Women is Now Sungabha Nepal!
We are thrilled to announce that Seven Women has rebranded to Sungabha Nepal. While our name has changed, our mission remains steadfast—empowering individuals and communities in Nepal to create sustainable, long-term impact.
Our new name reflects our deepened commitment to fostering lasting change through education, skill development, and community empowerment. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support, which has been instrumental in our journey.
Explore our new website at www.sungabhanepal.org to learn more about our projects and how we continue to make a difference.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
In 2012, we started a Responsible Travel Company supporting the economic empowerment of marginalised women.
Experience Nepal with tours organised by locals
“This tour was profoundly, authentically, real.”
Trade not aid
Learn about Nepali culture from locals.
We host Nepali language lessons, cooking classes and craft workshops.
“This was a fantastic experience. We cooked 5 different Nepali dishes. Best food ever!!! The best thing though, is that we know the money we paid will help women in need and disabled women.”
Seven Women's Founder, Steph Woollard, continues to spread the message that everybody can make a difference through her International keynotes.
You can book Steph to talk at your next function
What we do
Enable Nepali Women
We empower and employ socially marginalised women in Nepal.
Build Social Enterprises
We train locals and help them build sustainable social enterprises.
Travel to Nepal
We offer socially responsible tours run by locals trained at the Seven Women centre.
Awards & Recognition
Sponsors & Partners
