Aama Samuha

Aama Samuha
आमा समूह
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Aama Samuha (Nepali: आमा समूह, lit. 'Mothers' Group') is a Nepalese voluntary group formed to raise awareness about gender equality, issues affecting women and social issues.[1][2] It was started in Western Nepal by the Gurung people because Gurung men would leave Nepal to join the British Army (Brigade of Gurkhas), and lately the Indian Army (Gorkha regiments).[3] Aama Samuha was originally started to "sing, dance and organise cultural activities in the evening."[3]

References

  1. ^ "Mothers' groups uplift women and create social awareness in rural parts of Baitadi". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  2. ^ Asian Women. Research Center for Asian Women, Sookmyung Women's University. 1997. p. 128.
  3. ^ a b Volunteerism in Nepal. National Planning Commission, National Development Volunteers Service. 2002. p. 33. ISBN 978-99933-701-3-0.