Development projects in Nepal

This project aims to help 10,000 women and men with disabilities to find sustainable employment and increase their household incomes. The project seeks to identify and address the key causes of chronic unemployment, underemployment, and poverty of women and men with disabilities in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Hyderabad, India; and Kathmandu, Nepal. It focuses on three sectors that employ a proportionally large number of people with disabilities: cottage or home-based industries, the hospitality sector, and food processing. The project seeks to influence small and medium enterprises to hire and promote people with disabilities, as well as increase the employability of persones with disabilities. It supports 300 employers in offering work placements for people with disabilities, thereby providing positive models for other employers in the target countries.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 533K

Timeline

Jan 30, 2013 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Bhutan, India and Nepal. The CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty by providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic or technical assistance to local populations. The CFLI retains the same broad themes set out since 2016, which align closely with the 6 pillars of the Feminist International Assistance Policy. This allows flexibility to respond to and focus on themes relevant to local needs. The six thematic priorities include: (1) contributing to inclusive governance, including diversity and LGBTQ2, democracy, human rights and the rule of law; (2) contributing to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; (3) contributing to peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace; (4) contributing to growth that works for everyone, including women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains; (5) contributing to environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation, mitigation and water management; and (6) contributing to human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 63K

Timeline

Apr 1, 2018 → Feb 28, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

This project supports the work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in promoting the ratification and implementation of international legal frameworks against nuclear terrorism globally. Project activities include hosting an international workshop on the universalization of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its 2005 Amendment.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 13K

Timeline

Oct 17, 2017 → Apr 30, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

This project works with women and other surviors of gender-based violence in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Syria and Tunisia to strengthen their ability to effectively engage in transitional justice measures. The project also aims to ensure that states and state institutions take a gendered approach in the planning, designing and implementing of transitional justice measures. The project also works to undertake international outreach to enhance and build norms around the gendered dimensions of human rights violations and transitional justice. Project activities include: (1) conducting preparatory meetings, such as gender and transitional justice sessions, with survivors; (2) capacity building with women’s groups; and (3) producing reports and newsletters on the outcomes.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 164K

Timeline

Mar 30, 2017 → Jul 31, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Wageningen University

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 21, 2019 → Nov 1, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Hague Academy of Local Governance

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 11, 2019 → Nov 22, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015 and the subsequent major aftershock on May 12, 2015 caused severe devastation to homes, livelihoods, and private and public properties, including considerable damage to the sanitation infrastructure. The Government of Nepal and many agencies addressed immediate needs but agriculture is still severely affected, pushing the sector into further crisis resulting in low production and abandoning of farms. Through the provision of livelihoods, this project aims to improve the quality of life of the earthquake-affected communities, particularly the most vulnerable populations in the Sindhupalchowk, Kavrepalanchwok and Lalitpur districts. The objectives of the initiative are to build capacities and close existing gaps on both the demand and supply sides in different spheres of economic activities. Project activities include: (1) building capacity and promoting environment friendly and gender sensitive agriculture and dairy production techniques; (2) increasing the employability of working age adults through better awareness of skills that are in demand and training them within skills development institutions; and (3) facilitating the development of micro, small and medium enterprises led by vulnerable women groups targeting economic opportunities in agriculture, livestock, poultry and other non-farm sectors.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Dec 14, 2016 → Mar 31, 2019

Coverage

Lalitpur, Sindhupalchok

This project aims to improve the well-being and resilience of communities living in earthquake-affected areas of Sindhupalchok, Nepal, by meeting their needs for potable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and practices. Supporting increased access to WASH services in Sindhupalchok will not only help the district recover from damage, but also contribute to reaching a level of WASH development that is improved from pre-earthquake levels. Improving access to WASH services in Sindhupalchok will also provide an opportunity to make them more equitable and inclusive, and to ensure that they are resistant to future natural disasters. Project activities include: (1) increasing the equitable access of households and institutions (schools and health posts) to WASH services by rehabilitating and/or constructing appropriate infrastructure; (2) increasing the capacity of individuals and organizations in the community to operate and maintain the infrastructure and to promote the use of good hygiene practices; (3) increasing resilience to future shocks through "build back better", and extending coverage to a greater number of beneficiaries. The project directly benefits 15,290 men, women (51%) and children in Sindhupalchowk, one of the districts most severely affected by the earthquakes. Oxfam Canada is working with Gramin Mahila Sirjansil Pariwar (GMSP), Mahila Atma Nirbharta Kendra (MANK), and Janahit Gramin Sewa Samiti (JGSS) to implement this project.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Jan 4, 2017 → Dec 31, 2018

Coverage

Sindhupalchok, Bagmati

On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and was followed by a series of large aftershocks. The earthquakes resulted in over 8,700 deaths and 22,000 injuries, 2.8 million displaced and 3.5 million in need of food assistance. In response to the earthquake, Canada established the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund that committed the Government of Canada to matching eligible private donations to Canadian organizations. While the Government of Nepal and many agencies addressed immediate needs, one year later, there are still critical water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) gaps. Through the provision of WASH services, this project, funded by the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, aims to improve the quality of life of the earthquake-affected communities, particularly the most vulnerable populations in the Dhading and Sindhupalchowk districts. The objectives of the initiative are to increase access to potable water, increase use of improved sanitation services and improve the adoption of hygiene practices. Project activities include: (1) providing increased and more equal access to safe and sustainable drinking water and improved sanitation services in communities and institutions; (2) enhancing the capacity of water user committees to construct, operate and maintain drinking water systems; (3) helping district-level stakeholders respond more effectively and appropriately to the different potable water supply, sanitation and hygiene needs of various target groups; (4) building the capacity of communities, schools and health posts to maintain total sanitation; (5) providing increased and more equal access to improved hygiene facilities to individuals and institutions; and (6) improving local knowledge and attitudes about safe hygiene.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Feb 7, 2017 → Jan 31, 2019

Coverage

Dhading, Sindhupalchok

The project aims to improve the economic sustainability and resilience of people affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015. The earthquake, followed by a series of large aftershocks, resulted in over 8,700 deaths and 22,000 injuries, 2.8 million people displaced and 3.5 million in need of food assistance, including over 530,000 people who experience acute food insecurity (no access to safe, sufficient and nutritious food). Households involved in farming, small business and wage labour have difficulties recovering their livelihoods, due to a lack of inputs, skilled workforce (temporary migration of household members), and the demands of caring for the elderly and people with disabilities. The project is providing households with agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizer, livestock and improved technologies); business and financial support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; and labour market skills training. Project activities include: (1) rehabilitating small-scale market facilities that were damaged by the earthquake; (2) linking up communities with other service providers on large scale rehabilitation needs to stimulate production and local markets; and (3) providing gender-responsive disaster risk reduction training and organizing awareness-raising in communities (through radio, TV, and community information sharing) to increase the proportion of communities with disaster risk management plans.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 1.5M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2016 → Aug 31, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

This project aims to improve the quality of education and learning for more than 23,000 Tibetan children (11,337 girls) at 76 schools in India and Nepal. Activities include: (1) providing teacher training; (2) introducing new text books to primary teachers in Tibetan schools; (3) developing mobile science exhibitions; (4) producing animated and dubbed videos in Tibetan; and (5) improving school library book collections. With the assistance of the Department of Education within the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in collaboration with Agriteam Canada, this project directly benefits Tibetan students as well as the teachers and school leaders in India and Nepal.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 317K

Timeline

Mar 9, 2015 → Sep 30, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

This project is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES). The IYIP contributes to the YES by providing a large spectrum of Canadian graduates with valuable international development work experience abroad, needed to launch successful careers. The Canadian Bar Association's Young Lawyers Internship Program provides 40 young Canadian lawyers with internships in nine countries: South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Guyana, Bangladesh, Nepal and Vietnam. Interns support partners to enhance rule of law, access to justice and human rights.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 27K

Timeline

Aug 10, 2015 → Mar 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 28, 2019 → Nov 8, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

iCRA

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 7, 2019 → Oct 18, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Aeres University of Applied Sciences

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 2, 2019 → Mar 27, 2020

Coverage

Nepal

Wageningen University

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 22, 2018 → Nov 2, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

University of Twente

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 10, 2018 → Jan 25, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

The Hague Academy of Local Governance

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 29, 2018 → Nov 9, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

PTC+

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 27, 2018 → Nov 23, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

MDF-Training & Consultancy

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 27, 2018 → Sep 21, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 22, 2018 → Nov 2, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2018 → Dec 21, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

This project is part of DFATD’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), which is within the Career Focus stream of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES). The IYIP is designed to offer young Canadian post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience through international development work. The Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives, University of Victoria, provides 20 young Canadians (women and men) the opportunity to work alongside innovative and dynamic civil society leaders who are improving the livelihoods of marginalized migrant communities. Interns work collaboratively with Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and local partner organizations (LPOs) that form a network of over 230 civil society organizations focused on migrant rights. The interns assist these organisations to address the needs of migrants, particularly women and children, who are especially vulnerable to poverty, food insecurity, precarious employment, and human rights abuses. When interns return they receive assistance with transitioning their skills to the Canadian workplace and have the opportunity to tell Canadians about their experience.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 82K

Timeline

Aug 3, 2015 → Mar 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 29, 2018 → Nov 9, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

iCRA

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 19, 2018 → Nov 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

This project aims to improve the ability of emerging leaders in developing countries to implement innovative solutions to development challenges, influence public policy and take on key decision-making roles in their countries. The project provides training at the Coady Institute to more than 1,500 women and men from government, private sector and civic organizations in four areas: (i) supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth; (ii) building resilient communities focused on food security and natural resources management; (iii) building accountable democracies; and (iv) empowering women and girls as leaders. Graduates then return to their countries and apply their new knowledge, skills and expertise to their organizations and communities. The project also establishes a global alumni network to track graduates’ progress and impact, strengthen their capacity to deliver results and ensure sustainability.

Organization

Global Affairs Canada

Budget

USD 349K

Timeline

Dec 5, 2013 → Feb 28, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Wageningen University

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 14, 2018 → May 25, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

University of Twente

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 11, 2018 → Jul 20, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

The Hague Academy of Local Governance

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 9, 2018 → Apr 20, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

Reformed University of Applied Sciences Zwolle

Organization

Nuffic

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 22, 2018 → Apr 27, 2018

Coverage

Nepal