Development projects in Nepal

Working with the Himalyan Trust to support quality education and economic development by providing teacher training, scholarships and improved physical facilities of schools in the Everest region of Nepal, particularly Solukhumbu.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 13, 2015 → Jan 16, 2020

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

This Activity will support the Government of Nepal's Department of Urban Development and Building Construction with technical advice on scoping in-depth assessments of earthquake damage to critical public infrastructure following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25 April 2015.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 31, 2015 → Jan 8, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

This Activity supports the deployment of essential relief supplies from NZ to Kathmandu in response to the earthquake which occurred in April 2015 which led to over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure and led to great humanitarian need.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 29, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

This Activity supports the distribution of essential relief supplies inlcuding juckets, thermal clothing, sleeping bags, camp beds, rainwear and tents in Nepal, in response to the earthquake which occurred in April 2015 and which led to over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure, and led to great humanitarian need.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 26, 2015 → Jan 8, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

This Activity supports the provision of school repair and rebuilding in the Solukhumbu area of Nepal. The activity is in response to the earthquake which occurred in April 2015 which led to over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure and led to great humanitarian need in Nepal.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 30, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

This Activity supports the team which is tasked with repairing and re-establishing local communication networks and links in Nepal, to help ensure a smooth flow of information for the relief operation. This deployment is in response to the earthquakes which occurred in April and May 2015 which led to over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure, and led to great humanitarian need.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 30, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

This Activity supports early recovery efforts in response to the earthquake in Nepal which occurred on 25 April 2015 that caused over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure and led to great humanitarian need.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 29, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The Activity is in response to initial humanitarian relief and early recovery efforts in response to the April 2015 earthquakes in Nepal which caused over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure and led to great humanitarian need. This Activity willl fund seven NGOs to provide food security, liveilhoods, education, resilience, water, sanitation and hygeine, and shelter activities.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 26, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Ensuring children of Solukhumbu region in Nepal receive an improved quality of education through teacher training, the provision of educational materials and resources, school management training, infrastructure improvements and the provision of scholarships.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 13, 2014 → Feb 27, 2015

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

This Activity supports the provision of emergency health care, shelter, livelihoods, restoring family links (RFL), safe and dignified burials, institutional preparedness and capacity development, community preparedness and risk reduction. This appeal in response to the earthquake which occurred in April 2015 which led to over 8,600 fatalities, destroyed housing and crucial infrastructure and led to great humanitarian need.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 30, 2015 → May 9, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

Working with Caritas New Zealand to increase the economic sustainability and social well-being of communities in Western Nepal through: micro-credit to support agricultural and livestock enterprises; technical training; environmentally safe inputs to improve food security and income; and strengthening of cooperatives. This activity will also focus on women's leadership and rights, and access to healthcare for women and children.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 9, 2019 → Jul 9, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Working with Save the Children New Zealand (SCNZ) to improve education, protection (against exploitation), health and nutrition for children in the Udayapur district of Nepal.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 30, 2014 → Dec 13, 2021

Coverage

Udayapur, Koshi

Working with the Lincoln University Seed Research Centre on making improvements to the national agriculture seed distribution and supply chain as a part of a solution to solve rural poverty, attain greater food security and enhance disaster preparedness in Nepal.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 27, 2015 → Dec 12, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Working with Adventist Development and Relief Agency to support access to education and health services, construct latrines and provide training on hygiene and food security in mid-western Nepal.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 8, 2011 → Jan 18, 2013

Coverage

Karnali, Nepal

Working with Save the Children to increase access to early childhood and primary education for 39,400 children in eastern Nepal by: implementing a community-based education management information system and school enrolment campaign for accessing marginalised children; providing education opportunities to out-of-school over-aged children; and establishing functional child protection structures and measures.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 15, 2011 → May 8, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

The main objective of blanket supplementary feeding is to prevent further deterioration of the nutrition status among children 6 to 23 months and pregnant and lactating women. In addition, all children discharged from SAM treatment will be admitted for supplementary feeding thereby preventing these children to relapse. Under the CERF funds a total of 46,421 individuals (15,961 children 6-23 months and 30,460 PLW) will be assisted with a monthly ration of 3kg of nutritious supplementary food.

Organization

UNOCHA - Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 5, 2016 → Feb 4, 2017

Coverage

Karnali, Nepal

Tertiary scholarships are offered to 'Other Asia' to progress development and workforce planning objectives. Anticipated outcomes: <ul> <li>The capability of scholars is increased</li> <li>Scholars develop personal & professional connections to each other</li> <li>Affinity is increased between New Zealand & scholars through a positive scholarship experience</li> <li>Bilateral & regional objectives are supported by the Scholarships Programme</li> </ul> For 2025 the budget is allocated for 2 scholars and be fully disbursed by December 2032.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 31, 2025 → Dec 1, 2032

Coverage

Nepal

This Activity aims to deliver Trade Policy course to 14 participants in the South Asia region. Course to cover a range of topics relating to trade policy. The course will be delivered in NZ, over 3 weeks, commencing in May 2026.

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 10, 2025 → Dec 21, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

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

USD 626K

Timeline

Jul 14, 2025 → Feb 28, 2031

Coverage

Solukhumbu, Koshi

Tertiary scholarships are offered to 'Other Asia' to progress development and workforce planning objectives. Anticipated outcomes: <ul> <li>The capability of scholars is increased</li> <li>Scholars develop personal and professional connections to each other</li> <li>Affinity is increased between New Zealand and scholars through a positive scholarship experience</li> <li>Bilateral and regional objectives are supported by the Scholarships Programme</li> </ul>

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 24, 2023 → Dec 1, 2029

Coverage

Nepal

Tertiary scholarships are offered to Asia & Middle East to progress development and workforce planning objectives. Anticipated outcomes include: <ul> <li>Scholar capability is increased</li> <li>Scholars develop personal and professional connections to each other</li> <li>Affinity is increased between New Zealand and scholars through a positive scholarship experience</li> <li>Bilateral and regional objectives are supported by the Scholarships Programme</li> </ul>

Organization

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 29, 2023 → Jun 30, 2028

Coverage

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