StrengthTogetHER : Cohort 19

3rd July 2021, Saturday. "The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step ,while dull win the race with eyes closed." Because of overthinking and doubting oneself the confident one looses it's race whether it's of life or a game while the other who don't even think of making to the end wins the race. Facilitated by 'Lokopokar' youth organization which focuses on the development of youth via virtual program. Among them, ' Strength togetHER ' is established especially for girls and young women irrespective of their backgrounds. This platform helps them to open up with their personal stories, experiences, ideas and view which helps them to grow and learn . Our moderator for the session was Miss Rosy Karna, currently pursing her doctorate degree in clinical psychology. She is doing her practicum at the community based mental health clinic, Community health awareness council (CHAC). She dreams to establish a better mental health

19th June,2021 Love has no limits, only people do. We themed the second session of Strength TogetHER, cohort 19 'Our society and the acceptance of Queerness'. Taking about Strength TogetHER, it is a virtual space which provides safe space to girls. It is a platform where girls can share their feelings, emotions in a safe environment. This platform is confidential and girls can share without limits. Strength TogetHER is facilitate by Lokopakar, organization which helps in overall youth development. The session was moderated by Dr.Manita Newa Khadgi, founder of the first official collective of Nepali Asexuals. She/her is a medical doctor, a queer feminist, a vegan and an environmentalist.An artist, a healer, a dreamer and a mental health advocate, she has been constantly breaking stereotypes and finally living an unapologetic life. I was personally very excited and curious about the session because I wanted to know more about LGBTIQ++ community. The session started around 5 in th