Birth of imagine dalit village and initiaiton of imagine soyang in social building

Formation of Imagine Dalit Village Initiative in Ilam, Nepal January 1, 2007 | Gajmer Village, Barbote, Ilam A groundbreaking Imagine Initiative was successfully established in Gajmer Village, marking a significant milestone in community empowerment and development. The formation program was organized by the local women's savings and credit group in Barbote VDC-2, Vorleni, Ilam, representing a community of 17 Dalit (scheduled caste) households. Facilitation and Support The initiative formation was expertly facilitated by a dedicated team comprising: - Kishor Rijal, Secretary of Imagine Ilam - Ms. Pingala Basnet, Social Mobilizer - Netra Jyoti Ghatani, Community Leader Leadership Structure The newly formed committee consists of the following members: Executive Committee: 1. Chairperson: Mr. Krishna Bahadur Ghatani 2. Secretary: Mr. Gyanendra Ghimire 3. Treasurer: Ms. Purna Kumari Ghatani 4. Member: Ms. Tulasa Gajmer 5. Member: Mr. Nir Gajmer Advisory Board: - Mr. Padam Kumar Gajmer - Mr. Netra Jyoti Ghatani - Ms. Kamala Ghatani Vision for the Future During the closing ceremony, President Mr. Krishna Bahadur Ghatani made a powerful commitment, stating that the future of Gajmer Village would be built upon the foundation of positive experiences from the past, community strengths, and available opportunities. He emphasized the crucial importance of positive thinking and its transformative power in community development. Imagine Soyang: Leading Social Development Initiatives December 22, 2006 | Soyang Village Development Committee, Ilam The Imagine Soyang initiative has emerged as a driving force in community development, actively working to expand physical infrastructure while promoting a culture of positivity throughout the region. Development Approach The initiative is successfully motivating the people of Soyang to build upon their existing strengths and learn from past experiences. Community members are actively contributing to infrastructural development through various means: - Cash contributions - In-kind donations - Locally available materials and resources Formation and Leadership The 11-member Imagine Soyang committee was formally established in October 2006 under the guidance of the Umbrella Group Soyang. The initiative represents a collaborative effort to transform the community through collective action and shared vision. Progress and Impact According to Secretary Mr. Nar Bahadur Rai, the strength-based approach to progress, combined with positive work ethics and visionary leadership, is successfully guiding Soyang toward greater prosperity. The community is actively exploring new opportunities to build a transformed and thriving Soyang for future generations. This initiative demonstrates the power of community-driven development when built on a foundation of positivity, collective strength, and shared commitment to progress.