Lalitpur, Jan. 29:The Tewa Walk 2000 was organized here today with a view to raising people’s awareness in order to uplift the living standard of rural women.

The walk that started from Patan Gate Lalitpur had the slogan ìlet’s not depend on foreign nations and develop ourselvesî.

The walk had dispersed in Jawalakhel after going round various parts of the city.

The walk included 60 women from 14 countries including America, Holland, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Kenya, volunteers associated with the Tewa programme, women leaders working for women’s empowerment, intellectuals and students from various schools.

At the end of the march, Mayor of Lalitpur Buddhiraj Bajracharya said sustainable development is possible only if women’s participation in development work is encouraged.

Member secretary of the Social Welfare Council Dr Tika Pokhrel observed that tewa’s work is becoming exemplary for the whole of South Asia region.

Tewa’s advisor Dr Mohanman Sainju said, that women can also effect social changes is proved by the Tewa.

Tewa’s volunteer convenor Rita Thapa noted that tewa has so far provided grant assistance of some Rs 6 million to 65 organizations.

Tewa chairman Mira Jyoti and programme chief Dipak Dewan also highlighted Tewa’s activities.

On the occasion, Dr Pokhrel launched the book “Alikati Tewa” or a little support published by the tewa and Mayor Bajracharya presented prizes to best volunteers and fund raisers.