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As part of the STARRY \u2013 ESC Humanitarian Aid Project<\/strong>, funded by the European Commission<\/strong>, a 59-day volunteering activity was successfully implemented in Okhaldhunga, Nepal in collaboration with Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN).<\/p>\n During this impactful mission, international volunteers Noemi Canabal Cerdeira, Nerea Nicol\u00e1s Mart\u00ednez, Anna Criado Rueda, Giulia Guccione, and Alessandra Moleri<\/strong> contributed to two key areas: women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong> and children\u2019s development<\/strong>, creating meaningful and lasting change within local communities.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Empowerment \u2013 Financial Literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n The project reached 133 women<\/strong>, exceeding its initial target, through structured and participatory learning activities focused on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n Volunteers developed locally adapted learning materials<\/strong>, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance. Through workshops and group discussions, women gained practical skills in:<\/p>\n A strong emphasis was placed on participatory learning<\/strong>, creating a safe space for women to share experiences and support each other.<\/p>\n Key Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond knowledge, the project fostered confidence, independence, and long-term behavioral change<\/strong>, empowering women to actively shape their financial futures.<\/p>\n – Children\u2019s Development \u2013 Education & Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n In parallel, the project supported over 50 children across 2 schools<\/strong>, focusing on creating engaging, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environments.<\/p>\n Volunteers, together with local interns, developed interactive educational materials<\/strong> and delivered dynamic sessions using storytelling, games, and real-life examples.<\/p>\n Activities included:<\/p>\n Key Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n The interactive and inclusive approach helped children become more confident, expressive, and actively involved in their learning process.<\/p>\n – The Role of Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n The dedication of Noemi Canabal Cerdeira, Nerea Nicol\u00e1s Mart\u00ednez, Anna Criado Rueda, Giulia Guccione, and Alessandra Moleri<\/strong> was central to the success of this activity.<\/p>\n They:<\/p>\n – Lasting Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n This 59-day activity not only strengthened financial literacy among women<\/strong> and educational outcomes for children<\/strong>, but also contributed to building more resilient, confident, and empowered communities<\/strong> in Okhaldhunga.<\/p>\n Through solidarity, learning, and collaboration, the STARRY project continues to create meaningful impact where it is needed most.<\/p>\n #STARRYProject #ESCVolunteer #HumanitarianAid #EuropeanCommission #Volunteering #Nepal #WomenEmpowerment #ChildDevelopment #Solidarity #YouthInAction<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As part of the STARRY \u2013 ESC Humanitarian Aid Project, funded by the European Commission, a 59-day volunteering activity was successfully implemented in Okhaldhunga, Nepal in collaboration with Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN). During this impactful mission, international volunteers Noemi Canabal Cerdeira, Nerea Nicol\u00e1s Mart\u00ednez, Anna Criado Rueda, Giulia Guccione, and Alessandra Moleri contributed to two key areas: women\u2019s empowerment and children\u2019s development, creating meaningful and lasting change within local communities. Women\u2019s Empowerment \u2013 Financial Literacy The project reached 133 women, exceeding its initial target, through structured and participatory learning activities focused on financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Volunteers developed locally adapted learning materials, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance. Through workshops and group discussions, women gained practical skills in: Budgeting and savings Income and expense management Debt awareness Understanding the difference between needs and wants Financial planning and decision-making A strong emphasis was placed on participatory learning, creating a safe space for women to share experiences and support each other. Key Results: Over 95% of participants clearly understood the difference between needs and wants Increased confidence in household financial decision-making Stronger participation in community groups and cooperatives More open and constructive financial discussions within families Beyond knowledge, the project fostered confidence, independence, and long-term behavioral change, empowering women to actively shape their financial futures. – Children\u2019s Development \u2013 Education & Protection In parallel, the project supported over 50 children across 2 schools, focusing on creating engaging, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environments. Volunteers, together with local interns, developed interactive educational materials and delivered dynamic sessions using storytelling, games, and real-life examples. Activities included: Classroom support and structured learning sessions English language development (reading, writing, listening, speaking) Awareness discussions on environment, human rights, emotional intelligence, and good habits Creative activities such as wall magazines, drawings, and group work Key Results: Improved communication and self-expression skills Increased participation in group activities and extracurricular engagement Greater confidence in English language and life skills Around 95% of children actively engaged in sessions Positive behavioral changes, including better teamwork and improved hygiene habits The interactive and inclusive approach helped children become more confident, expressive, and actively involved in their learning process. – The Role of Volunteers The dedication of Noemi Canabal Cerdeira, Nerea Nicol\u00e1s Mart\u00ednez, Anna Criado Rueda, Giulia Guccione, and Alessandra Moleri was central to the success of this activity. They: Designed and delivered educational and financial literacy sessions Facilitated inclusive and participatory learning environments Supported both women and children in building essential life skills Encouraged confidence, collaboration, and community engagement – Lasting Impact This 59-day activity not only strengthened financial literacy among women and educational outcomes for children, but also contributed to building more resilient, confident, and empowered communities in Okhaldhunga. Through solidarity, learning, and collaboration, the STARRY project continues to create meaningful impact where it is needed most. #STARRYProject #ESCVolunteer #HumanitarianAid #EuropeanCommission #Volunteering #Nepal #WomenEmpowerment #ChildDevelopment #Solidarity #YouthInAction<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4,5,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8419"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8419"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8435,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8419\/revisions\/8435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/epeka.org.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3-300x225.jpg\")
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