Development projects in Nepal

The main aim of this project is to reduce hunger and under nutrition in targeted drought-affected households in the Karnali region of Nepal. Using CERF funds, WFP will procure 900MT of rice and distribute through food for asset activities in the remotest areas. Each beneficiary will receive 150kg of rice which is sufficient for the household for two months’ worth of consumption. Approximately 30,000 beneficiaries will benefit from CERF funded activities.

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 5, 2016 → Feb 4, 2017

Coverage

Bajura, Sudurpashchim

Funding for international NGO response to COVID-19 in India and Nepal in 2021 following the significant spike in cases.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 28, 2021 → Feb 2, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Working with the Himalayan Trust Fund to provide support to 63 schools in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal. Education resources and equipment are provided to schools; scholarships are made available to High School graduates and a professional development and support programme is held annually for teachers.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 1998 → Jan 31, 2014

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

Working with Himalayan Trust New Zealand to strengthen local education systems in the Everest region of Nepal, by providing teacher training, scholarships, improved school facilities and better coordination with local education authorities. Work is focussed in Solukhumbu District and delivered in partnership with the local Nepali organisation - Himalayan Trust Nepal. An external evaluation will be conducted as part of the programme monitoring.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 1, 2019 → Apr 30, 2028

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

The objective of this project is to save lives of sevrely acute malnourished children under five years old as well as improving their families' access to improved care. Using CERF funds, UNICEF in partnership with MoH will procure and distribute RUTF for treatment of the children. Children and pregnant and lactating women will also be provided with essential micronutrients in the drought affected areas. CERF funded activities are planned for 5 months.

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 5, 2016 → Feb 4, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The main aim of FAO’s response is to ensure immediate resumption of farming to drought affected households while providing access to vegetable seeds and necessary nutrients. FAO will provide a composite package of vegetable seeds benefiting some 30,000 people. FAO will also provide water tanks to support the vegetable production. These activities will be accompanied with short technical trainings directed at recipient households.

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 5, 2016 → Feb 4, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

当国最大の第三次医療施設の1つであるドゥリケル病院に、新たに外傷・救急医療センターの建設及び医療機材の整備を行うことにより、国内で急増する外傷・救急患者に対する医療サービスの強化を図り、もって当国の保健医療の質の向上に寄与するもの。

Organization

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Budget

USD 4.0M

Timeline

Oct 5, 2023 → May 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

当国の政府の中枢において活躍し得る若手行政官等が本邦大学院において学位（修士・博士）を取得することを支援することにより、開発課題解決のための人材の育成及び我が国と当国政府との人的ネットワークの構築を図り、もって当国の開発課題の解決及び人材面からの二国間関係の強化に寄与するもの。

Organization

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Budget

USD 3.9M

Timeline

Jul 9, 2025 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

洪水・土砂崩れにより甚大な被害を受けたシンズリ道路を緊急復旧することにより、道路利用者の通行の安全性を図り、もって社会経済の発展に寄与するもの。

Organization

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Budget

USD 18.5M

Timeline

Oct 30, 2025 → Jan 31, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

当国の政府の中枢において活躍し得る若手行政官等が本邦大学院において学位（修士・博士）を取得することを支援することにより、開発課題解決のための人材の育成及び我が国と当国政府との人的ネットワークの構築を図り、もって当国の開発課題の解決及び人材面からの二国間関係の強化に寄与するもの。

Organization

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Budget

USD 3.1M

Timeline

Aug 28, 2024 → Mar 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Responding to the needs of Nepal as a multi-hazard prone country, where 90% of the population lives in high-risk areas exposed to two or more hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, snow avalanches, hailstorms, droughts and epidemics, requires a multi-sectoral approach. Disaster risk management (DRM) has a dynamic relationship with the environment – it receives various inputs, transforms these inputs in a certain way, and implements the learning from this process to save lives and improve livelihoods. Though disasters cannot be predicted, disaster preparedness, supported with adequate resources, is seen as the best disaster mitigation strategy. Further building resilience, as the key principle of urban development, rests in ushering a shift from relief to preparedness. The National Urban Development Strategy (NUDS), endorsed by the GoN in 2015, recognizes resilience as one of the five guiding principles for a balanced and prosperous urban future. The NUDS demands integrating resilience in the planning process when building resilient urban areas that are adaptive to current and future vulnerabilities. Implementation and the furthering of a resilience based urban development approach, however, is a shared responsibility of the government, communities, civil society, private sector and individuals. The Model Strategy for Resilient Local Communities, endorsed by MoFAGA in 2018, expects the rural and urban municipalities to develop their own strategy to guide the infrastructure and socio-economic development plans that follow a trajectory to a resilient future. Based on this, the response strategies and approaches proposed include:   a)    Evidence-based planning b)    Responsive disaster governance, integral to urban governance c)    Ecosystem fostering shared responsibility in urban DRR and response preparedness d)    Local leadership and participation in first phase response e)    Preparedness and response plan of urban services integral to urban disaster management planning f)      Last-mile connectivity, improving access to information on social safety nets, risk transfer mechanisms, protection and addressing social inequalities g)    Fostering evolution of community of practices h)    Readiness and coordination in response

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 13, 2022 → Jan 15, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

カトマンズ市において、ティンクネ、コテショール及びジャディブティ交差点の 3 交差点を立体化することにより、交通の円滑化及び交通渋滞の緩和を図り、もってカトマンズ首都圏の経済成長と都市環境の改善に寄与するもの。

Organization

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Budget

USD 221.2M

Timeline

Dec 3, 2025 → Aug 31, 2035

Coverage

Nepal

SUDHAR project is building on EACH project. It is a collaborative programme with Swiss RC and British RC. Under SUDHAR we aim for the following outcomes: Outcome 01: Strengthened institutional capacity of NRCS and local government to enhance timely decision support systems for disaster and climate-resilient preparedness and response.  Outcome 02: Enhanced multi-hazard preparedness of the health and its critical support systems (WASH, DRR, and community networks) to ensure effective and uninterrupted service delivery in support of the local governments.  Outcome 03: Communities have adopted and practice inclusive health, disaster, and climate-responsive risk-reduction behaviours.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

·       A major flash flood struck northern Nepal on 26 August 2026 following a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi/Trishuli river system near the China-Nepal border. The districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot experienced the most severe impacts, while downstream effects extended into Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha and Tanahun districts. Government authorities have declared affected municipalities disaster crisis-affected areas for a three-month period. Access remains severely constrained due to extensive damage to roads, bridges, power infrastructure and telecommunications networks, with helicopters currently serving as the primary means of reaching isolated communities. Formal assessments remain ongoing and the full scale of the disaster is not yet known. The disaster has also disrupted the Nepal-China trade corridor, affecting customs facilities, markets, hydropower infrastructure and transport links. The Rasuwa border crossing remains closed. Impact and Humanitarian Concerns The humanitarian consequences are significant and continue to evolve as access improves. Preliminary satellite analysis suggests that more than 93,000 people (approximately 18,000 households) may have been affected, although this figure remains unconfirmed. Initial field estimates indicated approximately 10,000 directly affected people in the most severely impacted areas. Reports from partners and authorities indicate: Approximately 165-177 fatalities identified, with figures continuing to change as recovery efforts progress Between 73 and 130 injured people reported, including several patients receiving intensive care treatment in Kathmandu More than 800 people reported missing, unaccounted for, or unreachable Entire villages, market areas and businesses destroyed or severely damaged Houses swept away and families displaced to temporary gathering areas and camps Bodies recovered far downstream from the original impact zone Thousands of people seeking information regarding missing relatives and family members

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 26, 2026 → Aug 25, 2028

Coverage

chitawan, Dhading

Empowering Communities for Livelihoods and Biodiversity: Nature-based Solutions to combat environmental degradation and poverty in Nepal. Outcome 1: Community-led Nature-based Solutions improve the conservation of endangered species, protect the environment, and build resilience of communities to climate vulnerabilities. Outcome 2: Vulnerable communities have access to climate-smart livelihood opportunities that diversify their source of income and support in sustainably managing natural resources. Outcome 3: The use of evidence-based research, knowledge, and learning is strengthened for conservation policy, action planning and decision making.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 1, 2024 → Jul 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

From 26 September 2024, continuous rainfall lasting three days across Nepal has resulted in widespread flooding and landslides across the country. The heavy rains caused multiple rivers to exceed danger levels, leading to devastating floods that claimed 318 lives to date, affected over 38,000 families, and displaced a further 18,000 people. Further, there has been extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public buildings, and health facilities, as well as businesses and livelihoods. Currently the hardest-hit areas are reported to be in Kavrepalanchok, Sindhuli, and Lalitpur. This specific rainfall event, has been identified as the heaviest ever recorded in Nepal's history. The water flow in the Saptakoshi River reached the highest level in 56 years and Kathmandu witnessed the highest level of rainfall after 22 years, highest ever in valley's recorded history surpassing the previous records set in 2002.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 8, 2024 → Oct 31, 2025

Coverage

kabhrepalanchok, Kathmandu

LF and ToC which is developed by AmCross is in process of revision and encompass a separated output focusing on Migration and Displacement. The goal of the project is " Reduce deaths, injuries, economic losses and impacts of migration by strengthening the capacity of the Nepal Red Cross Society to support vulnerable communities in preparing for, reducing risk from and responding to natural disasters and other stressors".   Output 1.2 Improved socio-economic security (opportunity) of most vulnerable target individuals/communities address the impacts of migration (internal-external) and displacement even at times of disaster.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Jul 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The IFRC secretariat and network approach to safeguarding is underpinned by the Fundamental Principles of humanity and impartiality and the principle of ‘do no harm’. Power imbalance is at the heart of safeguarding. Humanitarian workers hold enormous power, which can create the risk of exploitation and abuse. Sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment involves certain groups and individuals within organizations exercising power in harmful ways against those less powerful. The BRC support is critical to strengthen the Safeguarding component of the NSD and 8th development plan and strengthen the safeguarding mechanism within NRCS.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 1, 2023 → Dec 30, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Enabling Actions for Community Health (EACH) by addressing health inequalities through an integrated health-climate resilience programme. Climate change is no longer something that will happen in the future. It is happening now, and people are feeling its effects. Climate change represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and one most borne to those who are already marginalized. To address health concerns, we must safeguard communities against the effects of climate change and aim to save lives at times of climate induced disasters. Climate change in Nepal (ranked 4th in the world in terms of the country’s vulnerability to climate change) is already impacting health in a myriad of ways, leading to death and illness from increasingly frequent extreme weather events. The disruption of food systems, increasing the disease burden leading with water borne, vector-borne diseases, non-communicable disease, mental health issues and sexual and reproductive health, and a range of other health issues and determinants of health which are getting magnified many folds at times of any disasters. The lessons learnt from BRC Nepal’s disaster response programme and other studies shows, a silo approach to climate change, disaster preparedness and health does not bear fruit and rather proves counter- productive. Therefore, working at the nexus between health disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation approach is key to ensure an equitable health service delivery even at times of humanitarian crisis.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 13, 2022 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

On 3 November 2023 in the late evening, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Jajarkot district resulting in large scale destruction of physical properties with 157 people reported dead and hundreds remaining injured in 11 districts, of which Jajarkot and Rukum West were the worst affected. The epicentre was identified as Ramidanda of Jajarkot districts. According to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), approximately 35,321 households (176,605 people) were affected by the earthquake in the 11 districts. This number is increasing as assessments are ongoing. An estimated 250,000 people have been exposed to hazards and are at risk. This is a largest earthquake to impact Nepal since the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in 2015 and the latest one to hit western Nepal in the past year since November 2022. The impact of the earthquake is expected to be hugely challenging for the most vulnerable in the area, which is already coping with low socio-economic indicators.  No cost extension of 3 months (Jan 2025 to March 2025) is requested from NRCS to complete the ongoing recovery constructions of WASH and HP facilities including few associated software activities and final reporting. An additional extension is given to NRCS based on the extension of one of the birthing centre construction timelines, which was beyond the control of the project given the extreme climatic conditions at the field. NRSC has requested to complete the construction by end of June 2025, without additional resources. Once completed, NRCS will provide the reports to be verified by BRC Country Office and initiate the closure of project, accounts.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 3, 2023 → Jul 31, 2025

Coverage

Jajarkot, Rukum West

The primary goal of this project is to increase the resilience of most vulnerable and marginalised individuals/ HHs impacted by the Covid-19 through livelihood early recovery and improve their coping capacities to absorb future shocks and stresses.   To achieve this goal, the project strategises to work in a twin track approach. Targeting the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals/HHs on the one hand to support them to recover from the impacts of Covid-19 through livelihood start up support, improving access to information, preparing individuals/HHs to devise shock and stress risk mitigation plans and preparing them for future uncertainties. On the other hand, Support will be provided to work with the Cooperative/ financial institutions and local government for the inclusion of left behind individual/ HHs into the larger sphere where they can achieve financial inclusion and access to different risk transfer mechanisms. Thereby, strengthening links between local government and cooperatives/other institutions and addressing underlying systematic issues.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

At a regional level, it is our vision that by 2030, the IFRC APRO, and regional National Societies have the capacities, expertise and resources required to support and protect people on the move, and can respond holistically to the wide range of issues which arise from Migration, Displacement and Anti-Trafficking. Migration, Displacement and Anti-Trafficking (MDAT) already feature strongly in the work that we do as a region, in our priority countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as in Myanmar and Pakistan. We have identified MDAT as a key strategic focus area by the Asia team, aligned to the BRC-wide international strategy, in recognition of the fact that the Asia Pacific region is a fulcrum for international migration, with 107 million migrants, and that 80% of sudden onset natural disaster-induced displacement worldwide occurs in the region. This project will ensure that we are coordinating our work around MDAT ensuring that the sum of our work in the region is greater than its parts, and that we have the necessary resources to enable our partner National Societies to implement projects to best support their communities.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

With the nationwide vaccination drive underway Nepal Red Cross Society (NCRS) is gearing towards early recovery planning while at the same time continuing its supporting role to government’s Covid-19 response. The primary objective of NRCS’ early recovery plan is to fulfil its auxiliary role to support the government in reducing illness and loss of life, while protecting the health, safety, wellbeing and livelihoods of the most vulnerable people, through containing transmission of the Covid-19 virus, treating cases, and helping affected communities maintain access to essential health and social services. This proposed intervention is aligned to NRCS’ early recovery plan focusing on building their capacity to effectively respond to future disasters and also the outcome indicators of GRC’s Urban SEA logframe. The priority areas for the intervention are as follows:     1.     Support NRCS priority area 3 related to National Society strengthening on resilience and early recovery. 2.     Complement Urban DRR resilience programme through undertaking research on new ways of working that the SURE programme has initiated. 3.     Increase the scope of NRCS in urban networking through learning, sharing and exchange.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The overall goal of the project is to : Enhance the Red Cross/Crescent’s cash-based engagement in disasters at both a national and regional level on behalf of the IFRC across the Asia Pacific Region. This joint initiative will achieve this by supporting the acceleration of each of the three participating National Society’s (Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar) own cash development competencies and effectiveness alongside enhancing the wider IFRC regional strategic positioning to support this process.

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2019 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

The project is designed to strengthen national arrangements of the EIF to enhance Nepal's ownership of TRTA and maximize the benefits that the country can derive from participation in international trade. To do so, the project will support GoN to formulate and implement national development strategies, in which trade has been mainstreamed, in accordance and adherence with NTIS recommendations and principles of Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.

Organization

Enhanced Integrated Framework

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 30, 2010 → Aug 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

1.   Federation Wide META Evaluation and Reporting: £2662.50 2.  Strategic Change Coordinator: £17558.30 Total: £20,220.80

Organization

British Red Cross

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2020 → Mar 31, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

The project's expected deliverables include: (1) an eTrade Readiness Assessment; and (2) one national workshop to validate the eTrade Readiness Assessment.

Organization

Enhanced Integrated Framework

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 5, 2017 → Nov 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Food Assistance to Refugees from Bhutan

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 26, 2011 → Jun 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

Care and Maintenance of Refugees from Bhutan

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 20, 2011 → Jun 30, 2012

Coverage

Nepal

As countries in South Asia move toward greater economic integration, a range of interconnected challenges to constitutional and human rights guarantees are emerging. These challenges revolve around established norms, gender-based violence, poor justice delivery mechanisms, and inconsistent legal practices and protections. Together, these factors produce distinct patterns of violent conflict, social and cultural inequalities, structural injustices, and governance gaps across the region. The Justice Project brings together prominent documentary film-makers, senior scholars, and practitioners to document the state of justice in the region. It will produce research papers and five films in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India on violent conflict and its aftermath; conflict and gender-based violence; justice delivery systems; group conflict, public space, and state order; and land, conflict, and the nation state. These films and papers aim to influence public policy and raise public awareness about the importance of challenging impunity in conflict and post-conflict contexts.

Organization

International Development Research Centre

Budget

USD 105K

Timeline

Aug 14, 2012 → Mar 17, 2016

Coverage

Nepal