Organizations

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Malnutrition focusing children & women

Regional multilateral development bank. Major financier of Nepal's transport, energy, urban water and irrigation infrastructure.

Australia's bilateral aid programme in Nepal — focuses on gender equality, disability inclusion, education, governance and resilience.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Media for Development

German federal ministry that funds development cooperation, including through GIZ and KfW in Nepal.

US private foundation. Funds Nepal's immunisation, maternal and child health, and agricultural development through partners.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Gender Justice & Health and Education Rights, Disaster Risk Reduction & Gender in Emergencies, and Women's Economic Empowerment & Climate Justice

International humanitarian organisation operating under the Geneva Conventions. Historically active in Nepal on conflict-related missing persons and detainee protection.

US-based development implementer. Implements USAID-funded health, governance and agriculture projects in Nepal.

UK-based Christian relief and development INGO working with local partners in Nepal on climate justice, gender, and disaster resilience.

Irish humanitarian and development INGO active in Nepal — focuses on the extreme poor through livelihoods, food security and emergency response.

Denmark's development cooperation agency. Historically supported Nepal's human rights, peace and energy sectors.

Finland's bilateral cooperation with Nepal, with WASH, education and forestry as historical priorities.

European Union delegation in Nepal. Funds cooperation on rural development, climate action, education, federalism, and human rights.

US-based human development INGO working in Nepal on HIV, family planning, education, civil society strengthening, and youth.

Germany's federal implementing agency for international cooperation. In Nepal, works on rural economic development, energy, climate, federalism and governance.

UN agency for food security, agriculture and rural development. Supports Nepal on agriculture policy, plant and animal health, climate-resilient agriculture and food systems.

Canada's foreign affairs and international development ministry. Supports gender-responsive programming, education and humanitarian assistance in Nepal.

International vaccine alliance financing routine immunisation and new vaccine introduction in Nepal.

Global financing mechanism for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. Major financier of Nepal's communicable disease responses.

Multilateral partnership financing basic education sector plans. Major contributor to Nepal's School Sector Development Programme.

Housing-focused INGO. Major contributor to Nepal's post-2015 earthquake reconstruction, building safe and resilient homes for low-income families.

INGO working with smallholder farmers in Nepal on livestock-based livelihoods, cooperatives, women's empowerment and dairy/goat value chains.

Swiss INGO working in Nepal since 1956. Focuses on skills development, sustainable economic development, water and infrastructure, climate, voice and inclusion, and the iconic trail bridges programme.

UN/multilateral specialised agency financing rural poverty reduction and smallholder agriculture in Nepal.

Global Red Cross/Red Crescent federation, supporting the Nepal Red Cross Society on disaster preparedness, health and emergency response.

UN migration agency supporting safe migration, anti-trafficking, migrant worker protection, and assistance to Nepali returnees and Bhutanese refugee resettlement.

UN labour agency in Nepal — working on decent work, labour migration governance, child labour elimination, social protection floor and TVET reform.

Japan's bilateral development agency. Major infrastructure financier in Nepal (roads, bridges, urban services), plus health and disaster risk reduction.

Johns Hopkins-affiliated INGO working on Nepal's health workforce, maternal health and family planning.

South Korea's bilateral development agency. Active in Nepal on health, rural development, education, and infrastructure.

German development bank financing infrastructure, energy and climate investments in Nepal on behalf of BMZ.

UK INGO founded by J.K. Rowling supporting deinstitutionalisation of children. In Nepal works on family-based care and children-without-parental-care reform.

Sexual and reproductive health service provider in Nepal — clinic network and outreach for family planning and safe abortion.

Christian medical humanitarian INGO. Provided major surgical and primary health response after the 2015 Nepal earthquake.

International medical humanitarian INGO. Provided major medical relief during the 2015 Nepal earthquake; presence in Nepal varies by emergency.

National umbrella body of Nepali NGOs with members in all 77 districts, advocating for civil society space and good governance.

Norway's development cooperation agency. Active in Nepal on education, energy, governance and climate.

Independent humanitarian INGO. Historically supported Bhutanese refugees in eastern Nepal; current involvement primarily through global advocacy.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Public Health, Basic Livelihood Support, Disaster Risk Reducation,& Humanitarian Preparedness, Advocacy, Campaigns, Critical Issues Support Program, Empower Communities, Women Empowerment, Climate Change, Governance, Poverty, Inequality Issues of Marginal

INGO providing health, education and livelihoods services in remote hill and mountain districts of Nepal — Sindhupalchok, Mugu, Bajura, Humla, Gorkha.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Basic Education, Household Economic Security, Child Protection and participation and Child centered disaster risk management

US-based research and implementation organisation. In Nepal implements donor-funded education, health and federalism programmes.

Youth-led development INGO. In Nepal works on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, youth livelihoods and civic action.

US-founded literacy and girls' education INGO. In Nepal works on early-grade reading, libraries and girls' secondary school completion.

International child rights INGO working in Nepal on health, nutrition, education, child protection and humanitarian response in 30+ districts.

UK-based eye health and disability inclusion INGO. In Nepal supports cataract surgery, trachoma elimination and inclusive education.

Sweden's development cooperation agency. Supports Nepal on democracy, human rights, gender equality and environment.

Switzerland's bilateral development cooperation in Nepal — a priority country since the 1950s. Works on federalism, vocational training, agriculture and bridges.

Christian relief and development INGO. Works with local partners in Nepal on poverty reduction, environment and humanitarian response.

US-based development INGO/foundation. In Nepal supports federalism, women's political participation, sub-national governance, and conflict-sensitive programming.

US humanitarian assistance arm (merging the former OFDA and Food for Peace) — major humanitarian donor in Nepal for earthquake, flood and landslide response.

UK government bilateral aid to Nepal. One of Nepal's largest bilateral donors — historically in health, education, security, governance, and climate.

UN humanitarian coordination presence in Nepal — supports humanitarian cluster coordination and was central to the 2015 earthquake response. Currently a regional/HCT support function.

UN Volunteers programme supporting deployment of national and international UN Volunteers to UN agencies in Nepal.

UN agency dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment in Nepal — supporting GESI policy, women's economic empowerment, and ending violence against women.

UN human settlements programme in Nepal — supports urban resilience, post-earthquake reconstruction, urban planning and basic services in towns and cities.

UN joint programme on HIV/AIDS supporting Nepal's national response — prevention, testing, treatment access and key population programming.

UNESCO Kathmandu Office covers Nepal and Bhutan, working on education (including girls' education), culture, heritage preservation, and media development.

UN agency working on child rights, health, nutrition, education, WASH, and child protection across all 77 districts of Nepal. Country office established 1968.

UN operational support agency, implements infrastructure and procurement projects in Nepal on behalf of donors.

UN agency working to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development.

UN refugee agency in Nepal — historically supporting the Bhutanese refugee population in eastern Nepal and Tibetan refugees. Continues protection and durable solutions work.

UN sexual and reproductive health agency in Nepal focusing on maternal health, family planning, gender-based violence response, and population data.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Youth, Governance (Gender & Social Inclusion, Social Accountability and Resilience) and Disaster (DRR/DRM)

WASH-focused INGO working in Nepal since 1986. Supports water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and WASH systems in schools and health-care facilities.

US-based development INGO. In Nepal works on clean energy, agriculture value chains, and counter-trafficking.

UN food assistance agency present in Nepal since 1963. Works on food security, nutrition, school meals, supply-chain and emergency response — particularly in Karnali and Sudurpashchim.

WHO country office supporting Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population on health systems strengthening, immunisation, NCDs, communicable disease control and health emergencies.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Maternal Child Health & Nutrition, Education, Livelihood, Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH),HIV/ AIDS

UK conservation INGO working in Nepal on tiger conservation, anti-poaching, and Tarai Arc landscape protection.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement - is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.

Nepali policy research institute on macroeconomics, trade, and governance.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Health, Child Protection

International financial institution providing loans and grants to governments.

Network of 300+ community radio stations across Nepal. Advocates for community media and runs joint programming.

Adventist humanitarian and development INGO. In Nepal works on health, livelihoods, education and humanitarian assistance.

Nepali NGO supporting women migrant workers and their families with pre-departure, in-service and reintegration support.

Global INGO defending freedom of expression. Engages on Nepal's media laws, digital rights, and journalists' safety.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Woman, Food and Land, Health, Local Democracy, Conflict Management and Peace Building

Kyoto Protocol financial instrument funding climate adaptation projects. Active in Nepal through accredited entities.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Health, Education, Economic Development, Good Governance & Emergency management, Agriculture, Environment, Woman/gender, Children, Ethnic Minorities, Saving/Credit/ Micro finance, Institutional development, Social Mobilization, Livelihood, Water & Sanitat

Nepali human rights NGO. Documents torture and conflict-era violations; supports victims to seek justice through the Nepali legal system.

Network of agencies founded by Aga Khan IV. Has supported education, health and rural development programmes including in northern Pakistan with cross-border learning relevant to Nepal's mountain districts.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Promote health and well beings of underprivileged people through their empowerment

Global human rights INGO. Maintains a Nepal section that campaigns on torture, accountability for conflict-era abuses and migrant worker rights.

Multilateral development bank financing infrastructure investments in Asia, including Nepal's transport and energy projects.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Economical , Social, Health and Cultural Development

Network of more than 130 INGOs working in Nepal, coordinating with the government, SWC and Nepali civil society.

Dutch foundation supporting early childhood development. Funds Nepal grantees on ECD policy and parenting programmes.

Women's rights NGO advocating implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and CEDAW in Nepal.

BirdLife International partner in Nepal. Works on bird and habitat conservation, vulture conservation breeding centres, and citizen science.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Health and Empowering Children

Nepal's leading NGO advocating for the rights of sexual and gender minorities (LGBTI+), and providing HIV prevention services.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Health,Education,Livelihood,Social Empowerment & Advocacy

Government of Nepal centre under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, responsible for school sector implementation and teacher development.

Nepali NGO promoting renewable energy, clean air, sustainable transport and climate policy.

Nepali biotechnology and molecular research NGO; major partner in Nepal's COVID-19 genomic surveillance and wildlife disease research.

Catholic relief and development confederation operating in Nepal on livelihoods, education, health and humanitarian response, partnered with Caritas Nepal local entity.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Women and Girls' Rights, Women's Economic Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Inclusive Governance

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Child Protection, Trafficking, Out of School, Life Skill, Vocational Training, Income Generation

Child-focused INGO supporting deprived, excluded and vulnerable children in Nepal through education, child protection and family programmes.

Nepali environmental NGO focusing on solid waste management and behaviour change.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Health, Construction, Income Generation/Sustainability/Community Development.

Nepali NGO working on land rights for Dalit, women, Adivasi Janajati and tenant farmers across Nepal.

Dutch INGO focused on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Has supported health system strengthening, security sector reform and earthquake recovery in Nepal.

US-based development implementer. Has implemented USAID education and governance projects in Nepal.

US/UK-based development implementer. Has implemented FCDO and USAID-funded climate, governance and trade programmes in Nepal.

Nepali NGO focused on Dalit rights, anti-caste discrimination, and Dalit women's empowerment.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Resilient Livelihood and Sustainable Food Security, Social Inclusion and Governance, Humanitarian response and DRR

Danish faith-based humanitarian and development INGO. In Nepal works on livelihoods, climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.

Nepali NGO supporting migrant workers, especially returnees, on reintegration and rights.

UAE-based education philanthropy. Has supported education and WASH programmes in Nepal.

US-based INGO supporting integrated education, livelihoods and women's empowerment in central Nepal.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Livelihood, Education, Relief and Advocacy

National professional federation of journalists in Nepal. Advocates for press freedom and safety of journalists.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Livelihood, and Health Crosscutting themes: Gender, Persons with Disabilities, and Environment

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Community Development, Food Security, Health, Water Sanitation, Disability, Mental Health, Education & Peace

US-based foundation. Historically supported governance, human rights and social inclusion grantees in Nepal.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: To contribute in improving the living standards of marginalized and excluded children in Nepal.

Feminist legal NGO advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Nepali law, citizenship, and the constitution.

US INGO that monitors and supports freedom of expression and democratic institutions; publishes Nepal's Freedom in the World report.

Philanthropy advisory and grant management INGO; runs education and child protection programmes in Nepal on behalf of donors.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Public Health, Education, Social Relief, Environment & Infrastructure

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Community Development, Education, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Child Protection, Livelihood, Governance

South Korean child-sponsorship INGO working in Nepal on education, child welfare, health and community development.

Swiss Church Aid working in Nepal on land rights, food sovereignty, disaster resilience and inclusion of Dalit and marginalised communities.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Safe shelter, design, construction & engineering, social mobilization, micro-finance

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Health & Rehabilitation, Inclusive Education and Resilience

US-based public health INGO working in Nepal on mental health, anti-trafficking survivor services and adolescent health.

US-based human rights INGO working with sexual and gender minority communities and survivors of violence in Nepal.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Community Development, Environment, Social Mobilization, Agriculture & Literacy

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Infrastructure in Rural Area, Sustainable Use of Natural recourse, Education & Culture , Civil Society & State

Nepali human rights monitoring NGO. Works on women's and children's rights, anti-trafficking, and conflict-era accountability.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Working against Human Trafficking with Scholarship Program and Sheltering for victims

Global human rights INGO that monitors and reports on Nepal's human rights situation, including conflict-era accountability and migrant workers.

Disability-focused INGO. In Nepal works on inclusive education, rehabilitation, mine action history, and inclusive humanitarian response.

Regional intergovernmental knowledge centre headquartered in Kathmandu. Covers the Hindu Kush Himalaya across 8 countries; works on cryosphere, water, climate and mountain livelihoods.

International Monetary Fund — provides Nepal with macroeconomic policy advice, technical assistance and Extended Credit Facility lending.

Nepal's leading human rights documentation NGO. Publishes the annual Human Rights Yearbook and monitors civil and political rights nationwide.

US-based democracy assistance INGO. In Nepal supports political party development and civic education.

Global conservation network with Nepal country office. Supports biodiversity, protected areas, climate and livelihoods linked to natural resources.

UK-based peacebuilding INGO. In Nepal works on inclusive federalism, women's participation in peace, and conflict-sensitive natural resource management.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Infrastructure, Health & Hygiene, Food & Agriculture System , Economic Development, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Water & Sanitation, Humanitarian Assistance & Logistics

Intergovernmental organisation supporting democracy. In Nepal has supported the Constituent Assembly, electoral system reform and federalism design.

Christian INGO working in Nepal since 1952 on leprosy, disability, palliative care, mental health and community development in western Nepal.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: A. Community Health & Development (Livelihood and Resilience, Health and Disability inclusion (disability, MNCH, NTDs), Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster) B.Hospital and Health service (Leprosy and NTDs, Disability and Rehabilitation., Obstetric Fistula, Palliative Care and Chronic Diseases, Ear Disorders, Community outreach, Mental Health)

US INGO supporting independent media. In Nepal trains journalists, runs Local Voices community radio and health-and-humanitarian information programmes.

Israeli humanitarian INGO. Active in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake response, with continuing programmes in mental health and protection.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Child Labor & Trafficking, Heath Education, Non-formal Education, Vocational Education & Quality education

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Health, WASH, Environment and Reconstruction

Catholic refugee assistance INGO. Provides services to refugees and migrants in Nepal, including urban refugees in Kathmandu.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Gender Justice, Social Inclusion, Human Rights, Non-violent conflict transformation

Humanitarian INGO founded by Matthieu Ricard. Works in Nepal on health, education and women's empowerment, especially around Kathmandu Valley.

German child rights INGO funding local partners in Nepal on education, child protection, and youth empowerment.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Women's Empowerment, Gender, Child Rights Community-based Development, Humanitarian Assistance

Local NGO working with children in conflict with the law and disadvantaged children in western Nepal.

Nepali research NGO based in Pokhara. Works on community seed banks, agrobiodiversity, climate-resilient agriculture and farmer rights.

Nepali child rights NGO working in Lalitpur and surrounding districts on child education, protection, and inclusive learning.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Emergency Response and Disaster Risk Management, Sustainable Livelihood, Peace, Reconciliation and Human Rights

Disability inclusion INGO. In Nepal supports eye health, inclusive education and disability inclusive development.

LWF/World Service operates a country programme in Nepal focusing on emergency response, livelihoods, climate resilience and refugee assistance in eastern Nepal.

Anti-trafficking NGO founded by Anuradha Koirala. Operates border interception teams, transit homes, prevention awareness and survivor rehabilitation across Nepal's India border.

Independent Nepali research and discussion centre on media, politics, history and society.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Medical Care to vulnerable population affected by war, natural Disaster

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: FSSL, Health/Wash, Education, Disaster Response

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Agriculture & Food Security, Disaster Risk Reduction,Micro finance & Youth Engagement

German Catholic development INGO. Funds local partners in Nepal on rural development, climate adaptation and social justice.

US-based democracy assistance INGO. In Nepal supports parliamentary strengthening, women in politics, and civic engagement.

National umbrella federation of 59 indigenous nationalities (Adivasi Janajati) in Nepal, advocating for indigenous rights, language, identity and federal representation.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Strengthening Democratic Institutions, Political Party Development Programs, Parliamentary Programs, Elections, Civil Society Organizations, Women\'s Empowerment

Autonomous Nepali conservation NGO managing the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Areas, plus species programmes for tiger and rhino.

Cross-disability women's rights NGO. Advocates for the rights of women and girls with disabilities, gender-based violence services, and inclusive development.

Nepali NGO of lawyers and legal academics. Works on constitutional reform, federalism, and the rule of law.

National Red Cross Society of Nepal — auxiliary to public authorities for humanitarian action. Operates one of the largest volunteer networks in Nepal across all 77 districts.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Nutritional Rehabilitation-child health , Education, Human Rights- Child Protection, children\'s home, Skill Training, Counseling -psycho-social & Career

Foundations network founded by George Soros. Supports civil society, human rights and democratic governance grantees in Nepal.

US-based development INGO. In Nepal works on local governance, civil society strengthening, mining/responsible business and women's leadership.

International development consultancy. Implements donor-funded health, livelihoods and economic development programmes in Nepal.

US-based sexual and reproductive health INGO working in Nepal on family planning, adolescent SRH and maternal health.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Livelihoods, Protection/Social Inclusion, Shelter and Food Security

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Malaria control & Prevention, Family Planning & Maternal, Health Program, Child Health & Safe Drinking Water

Returnee women migrant workers NGO. Provides shelter, legal aid and reintegration support for Nepali women returning from foreign employment.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Food Security and Sustainable Livelihood, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Change (CC), Market& Livelihoods, Maximizing Benefits from Basic Service, Sustainable Urban Environment, Healthy Home/Clean Air Action

Technology-for-development INGO in Nepal since 1979. Works on clean energy, urban WASH, climate-resilient agriculture and disaster risk reduction.

Bangkok-based regional NGO supporting community forestry across Asia-Pacific. Active in Nepal's community forest user groups (CFUG) movement.

Integrated rural development NGO operating Family of 4 Holistic Community Development Programme in remote western Nepal.

Nepali development NGO founded 1989. Works on food sovereignty, indigenous and Dalit rights, climate justice and right to development.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Race, Class or Gender for the sustainability development to enjoy the freedom

Nepali NGO addressing gender-based violence, supporting GBV survivors and women in conflict.

Community-based development NGO active in eastern Nepal on women's empowerment, microfinance, livelihoods and education.

Nepal's network of women journalists. Advocates for gender-sensitive media and women in media leadership.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Child Rights Governance, Child Protection, Education, Health & Nutrition, Youth & Livelihood, HIV/AIDS & Emergency & Disaster Management

Peacebuilding INGO working in Nepal on social cohesion, media for peace, youth, and conflict transformation across federalism transitions.

Nepali NGO specialising in early childhood development, parenting and inclusive education.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Disaster Preparedness, Child rights protection, Non-formal Education, Gender/ Social Inclusion, livelihood Promotion, Fair Trade

Independent Nepali research institute and library promoting research on Nepali society, history and the social sciences.

Swiss social democratic INGO. In Nepal works on decent work, social protection, gender, and migrant worker rights.

AIN member organization. Sectors of focus: Education, Humanitarian Response/Disaster Risk Reduction, Economic Empowerment, Local Capacity Strengthening and Protection

Norwegian INGO working on education, microfinance and livelihoods in Nepal through local partners.