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. 1 2 Volunteerism in Nepal. National Planning Commission, National Development Volunteers Service. 2002. p. 33. ISBN 978-99933-701-3-0.
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