National FCHVs Day in Nepal
National Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) Day is celebrated annually on December 5 in Nepal to recognize and honor the significant contributions of FCHVs in promoting health and well-being across the country, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This day celebrates their invaluable role in Nepal’s health system, especially in maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, immunization, and community health education.
The aim of FCHV program is to support the national goals on health through community involvement in public health activities. This includes imparting knowledge and skills for empowerment of women, increasing awareness on health related issues and involvement of local institutions in promoting health care.
Globally, 5th December is commemorated as the International Volunteer Day. International Volunteer Day is an opportunity for individual volunteers, communities and organizations to promote their contributions to development at the local, national and international levels. The International Volunteer Day is a unique opportunity for people and volunteer-involving organizations to work with government agencies, non-profit institutions, community groups, academia and the private sector.
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Related documents
- National Female Community Health Volunteer Program Strategy (First Revision 2076)
- Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) Programme, Nepal
- Goal and objectives of the FCHV Programme
- EYE, ENT and Oral Health Manual for School Teachers and FCHVs
- Role of FCHV
- Explanation of logo:
- National Female Community Health Volunteer Program Strategy
- Selection of FCHV
- Retirement
- 16th National Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) Day
- Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) Programme, Nepal
- National Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) Program
- Family Welfare Division (FWD), Department of Health Services
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