Development projects in Nepal

1. Project: 12058 Strengthening social and economic justice to vulnerable ethnic minority women and men 2. Project area and Country: Sindhuli, Nepal 3. Project justification: The target area lies in remote area of Sindhuli district. 39% population of the district is under poverty line, which is roughly 1.5 times higher than national poverty rate. High concentration of ethnic minority and tribal groups such as Danuwar, Majhi, Hayau and Tamang contributes to the poverty of the district. Women?s access to information, finance and skill training opportunity are low in the target area. Deep-rooted patriarchy with high gender based disparity and violence against women have negative impacts on income opportunities and control of women. Furthermore, youth migration to off-farm employment out of the village and district creates issues in enhancing farm based production and productivity. 4. The main objective and the expected results: The main objective of the project is to enhance economic opportunities and equality for socially marginalized and economically poor women and men in Marin and Hariharpurgadhi rural municipalities in Sindhuli district. The project will enhance access to finance and promote better utilization of cooperative resources for enterprise development through expansion of coverage and diversification of saving and loan products. The project will also strengthen income and employment opportunities for marginalized groups through establishment and growth of on-farm and off-farm based enterprises. Furthermore, marginalized groups and stakeholders are expected to have increased knowledge and skills to combat gender and disability based discrimination and in-equality. 5. Right-holders/ beneficiaries: 1,500 people including ethnic minority groups; 60% of the total right holders will be women. Duty bearers: Rural municipalities, social leaders and local political leaders, CBOs 6. Implementing partner: Sahakarya 7. Budget 2022: EUR 83,000

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Sindhuli, Bagmati

Lutter contre la pauvreté et les inégalités en garantissant l'accès aux besoins essentiels des jeunes

Organization

AFD

Budget

USD 546K

Timeline

Aug 21, 2024 → Jun 4, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Around 52 000 Nepalese community health care volunteer workers form the backbone of basic health care services in the communities especially on the countryside. They serve as the link between the population and the official health care system by participating in many basic service programs and referring clients forward when needed. They take care among other things of family planning, basic health of mothers and children, immunization and nutrition advice. Around 90 % of the population use their services. These workers are all women who are not considered workers but ?volunteers?. Their training for their tasks is superficial, and the compensation they receive for their work is merely symbolic. The objective of the project is to organize the health volunteers into trade unions that, when they have gained power, are able to influence structural reforms whereby this extremely vulnerable group is officially recognized as workers that are entitled to decent salary, adequate professional training and recognition for the work carried out in difficult circumstances. The project carries out information and education work, for the health care workers to get to know their rights and demand them. Member recruitment and encouragement for activism is a prerequisite of success, and advocacy work is done through campaigning and negotiations with political decision-makers. Through PSI networks good examples are shared from Pakistan?s successful campaign for regularization of the sector and the salary increase campaign of Mumbai, India. The beneficiaries of the project are Nepalese community health workers and their organizations. Indirectly the whole population benefits from the improvement of the position of health workers who gain better working conditions and better training. The project partner is the international public sector union Public Services International PSI, and the implementers are two Nepalese PSI affiliates: Nepal Health Volunteers Association NEVA and Health Volunteers Organisation of Nepal HEVON.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Nepal is one of the least developed countries in Asia. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a third of the population are at a high risk of falling into extreme poverty. Nepal has an alarmingly high number of school dropouts: 48% of the children are not finishing basic education. Especially girls and children with disabilities struggle to access and complete education. To respond to these challenges, Fida?s Country Programme has selected four municipalities to become models of safe school pathways for children and youth. All the government schools in Khijidemba, Bateshwor, Ishworpur, and Kailari municipalities are supported in developing an education path from basic education to secondary education and future studies. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is promoted in schools. Teachers receive training in child-friendly methods, and coordination between schools and parents is strengthened. Young people?s pathways to secondary education and future studies are supported by promoting career counselling. Communities receive adult-literacy classes, as well as business training. Fida works in cooperation with four local organisations: Rescue Nepal, Relative Nepal, New Life Service Association and Transformation Nepal. The partners receive support and training to act as community-based advocates for the rights of children. Collaboration with schools, local governments, and relevant companies in the private sector is also promoted to ensure quality education to all.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project's main goals are the promotion of the rights of migrant workers by bringing policy changes at the local level through the engagement of stakeholders and advocacy as well as orientating migrants workers on their rights. www.peopleforum.org.np

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The project seeks to improve the protective framework of and empower forced migrants in Nepal through a six-fold approach including legal aid, advoacy, publications and education. www.inhuredinternational.org

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

1. Project: 12057 Economic empowerment for social justice: Supporting efforts of the women in Southern Lalitpur to scale up their business initiatives and combat inequality. 2. Project area and Country: Southern Lalitpur, Nepal 3. Project justification: The social and development indicators of Lalitpur district as a whole, in general, are above the average status of Nepal. Nevertheless, the Southern part of the Lalitpur district is characterized by limited access, high concentration of the socially marginalized groups (Janajatis, Dalits), the prevalence of the caste and gender-based discrimination and inequalities including domestic violence resulting into higher poverty and marginalization. Women are one of the most marginalized groups with very limited participation, network, and opportunity. Moreover, the control of women in production resources is extremely low. 4. The main objective and the expected results: The main objective is to increase influence and dignity of women in southern Lalitpur through consolidation of achievements on access to finance, business and market skills, and promoting gender justice. To achieve this goal, the project will enhance the access of women to affordable finance through consolidation of capacity of twelve women?s cooperatives. Thematic trainings to key stakeholders will include account management, product and business development, gender based violence (GBV) reduction, inclusion of people living with disabilities, etc. The project will carry out several advocacy activities to overcome GBV and promote meaningful participation of women in the communities by implementing family and CBOs dialogues targeting men of the localities. Additionally, there will be a close cooperation with the GBV sub-committees and Judicial Committee at the local government on monitoring of GBV cases, reporting child marriage and supporting women victims of violence to access justice. Likewise, advocacy will take place at local government level for encouraging local producers to promote pest-free production. 5. Right-holders/beneficiaries: 4,500 women. Duty bearers: Rural municipalities, local government?s agencies, CBOs 6. Implementing partner: Society of Local Volunteers? Effort (SOLVE) and Federation of Women Entrepreneurs? Association of Nepal (FWEAN)

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Lalitpur, Bagmati

Community resilience programme: supports rural and remote Nepalese villages in increasing disaster preparedness, health awaraness and access to water and sanitation.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

The action is designed to answer to some of the most severe needs and challenges of the freed Haliya communities, women within Haliya and PwDs in the targeted communities, in the context of the new federal structure, and to offer means to their respective CSOs to demand and advocate for the fulfilment of their rights. Through capacitating and empowering the selected CSOs to have suitable tools and frameworks for evidence-based advocacy, the most marginalized people groups will have an opportunity to become agents for change and participate, contribute and benefit from the newly established federal structures and processes. The project will strengthen collective voices and participation of freed Haliya, women within the freed Haliya community and PwDs as rights holders to fulfil their rights and to access entitlements as provisioned in the laws, policies and programs. The institutional capacity of CSOs, DPOs, freed Haliya groups and CBOs will be strengthened and as a result they will have the means to advocate in a structured manner for their rights. Through capacity building and building dialogue as well as cross learning visits, political participation in the democratic practices will be increased. In the 2022 elections the political representation of Haliyas is expected to raise, thus providing new pathways for promotion of rights within the democratic system. Moreover, the target groups will be engaged in extensive ESC rights monitoring through ESCR mobile app. The local co-applicants will gain increased technical and management capacity through the collaboration within the consortium, and they can take this knowledge further to their partners during and after the completion of the action. The activities will be implemented together with all the applicants of the Action and in cooperation with the rights holders, duty bearers and stakeholders of the Action.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Le projet vise à protéger les défenseur.es des droits humains à risque, c'est-à-dire en situation d'insécurité ou de répression. Il vise également à renforcer le pouvoir d'action des défenseur.es des droits humains à risque et la visibilité de leur action. Il procède principalement au travers de la protection individuelle (mise à l'abri, alertes urgentes), du plaidoyer, du renforcement des OSC actives sur les défenseurs des droits et de la sensibilisation

Organization

AFD

Budget

USD 28K

Timeline

Dec 1, 2023 → Apr 2, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

In spring 2020, the Nepal Ministry of Education and the Nepal Education Cluster have jointly developed a separate COVID-19 adaptation plan (COVID-19 Education Cluster Contingency Plan - Nepal Education Cluster, 2020) for the education sector programme SSDP (The School Sector Development Plan). The Ministry of Education made a general request for all donors, including Finland, of additional funding for covid-19 emergency response. The overall objective of the Education Cluster Contingency Plan is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from education institutions into local communities by providing safe learning environments by putting in place appropriate prevention measures in Nepalese schools. To achieve this objective the immediate response of the Education Cluster will focus on a) Ensuring adequate capacity for management and coordination during the response period, b) Strengthening prevention and resilience within the school system and among students, teachers, parents and caregivers and c) Support Continuity of Education/Learning for all children in all areas including children with disabilities and from marginalized backgrounds. Finland's financial contrbution for the implementation of the Education Cluster Contingency Plan for COVID-19 is EUR 2 514 999. The support will be channeled and monitored as part of Nepal School Sector Development Plan (SSDP) programme. The School Sector Development Plan (SSDP) program covers the entire basic education system in Nepal and is funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and its Development Partners. The program is implemented during the years 2016-2023. Finland supports the program with a total of 20 million euros in the years 2016-2020.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

In Nepal, Taksvärkki, in cooperation with its partner Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness, ECCA (https://ecca.org.np/home), supports student council activities and strengthens cooperation between student councils and other school actors to improve the learning environment. The aim is to increase young people's opportunities to participate in the development of their own school environment and communities. Through the training, young people learn important skills needed in student council activities and advocacy, as well as knowledge of the importance of clean water, hygiene and the environment for well-being. At the same time, the project will disseminate the knowledge and good practices related to the environment, health and human rights they have learned more widely in their communities. Children and young people in rural village schools in Nepal face a number of challenges. Not all parents see the importance of education. Especially girls' schooling may be considered a waste of time. The lack of clean drinking water, water supply and sanitation in schools contributes to the spread of infectious diseases and reduces the attractiveness of schools. In addition to child marriages, the lack of decent and separate toilets for girls is a major cause of girls dropping out of school. Discrimination based on gender and social status is also a problem. Due to the remoteness, school authorities may not have contact with village schools, so their reality is not taken into account in decision-making in the education sector. The project enhances the study conditions in village schools by supporting student council activities and strengthening co-operation between student councils, parents, teacher associations, education authorities and other key actors. The learning environment in the village schools will be improved, including decent facilities for study, clean drinking water, clean green environment, and hygienic toilets. Student council activities strengthen the participation of children and youth in schools and create conditions for effective co-operation between different actors. In addition to decent toilets, girls? right to education will be promoted by increasing girls' awareness and ability to take care of menstrual hygiene. The schooling of low-income children and youth, especially girls, the dalits and other vulnerable pupils, will be supported, and thus, the project promotes the principle of equality in project schools.

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

1. Project: 10837 FCA Nepal Country Office (NEPCO) 2. Project area and Country: Nepal 3. Project justification: FCA Nepal country programme continues promoting development cooperation after completing three years (2015-2017) of humanitarian assistance after the earthquake. FCA will continue to provide Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) services and effectively link learning to earning, and develop and strengthen village level saving and credits cooperatives to enhance access to finance. FCA will stress on youth mobilization in awareness of development issues and combating caste based discrimination, and building capacity of CBOs in leadership development, organizational management and advocacy towards the local government. FCA?s field presence is essential for increased impact and enhanced programme quality. It is in line with FCA?s strategy and supports FCA?s strategic goals related to programme development and quality, capacity building, advocacy, thematic/technical support, monitoring and diversification of the funding base. 4. The main objective and expected results: The objective is to improve effectiveness, quality and impact of FCA?s Nepal country programme through established field presence. The expected results are: - Established a functional working relationship and collaboration with UN agencies, I/NGOs, CBOs and government authorities at district and national level - New partnership and networking opportunities are created to broadening the funding opportunities - Effective coordination of work and cooperation with other aid organizations - Capacity of local partners are built for effective and efficient programme implementation - Strategic and operational planning for the country programme including programme and project PME and administrative support 5. Right-holders/ beneficiaries: Nepal Country Office staff and partners 6. Implementing partner: FCA Nepal Country Office

Organization

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2023

Coverage

Nepal

Amélioration de l'accès aux services de santé et aux droits des populations vulnérables, à travers la promotion et la diffusion de programmes pilotes et d'expertises en Réduction des Risques, Droits et Santé Sexuels et Reproductifs et Santé Environnement.

Organization

AFD

Budget

USD 686K

Timeline

Nov 19, 2024 → Nov 19, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Building Inclusive & Sustainable Growth Capacity

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jun 30, 2018 → Mar 31, 2019

Coverage

Nepal

Setting up this project on PAMS for us to manage the internal Catalyst Fund.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 1, 2025 → Mar 31, 2027

Coverage

Nepal

Due to unforeseen funding gaps in the Swiss Re Solidarity Envelope project, essential activities under programme implementation are at risk of delay. The requested grant will ensure continuity of critical operations and cover essential costs necessary to achieve project objectives.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 30, 2025 → Apr 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

• Aligns with NNBC, NEA service-connection requirements, relevant Nepal Standards (NS), Indian Standards (IS), and IEC standards • Defines minimum technical and safety requirements for wiring systems • Establishes clear procedures for material specifications, installation practices, inspections, and compliance • Strengthens electrical safety, reduces hazards, and improves wiring quality within municipalities

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 5, 2025 → May 27, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

The project focuses on understanding and managing multi hazard risks in mountain regions through integrated risk assessment, MHEWS’s, and emergency preparedness planning. WP1 centers on hazard and risk assessment. WP2 is dedicated to the development of a comprehensive multihazard early warning system approach. WP3 focuses on emergency preparedness planning and is coordinated by University of Geneva (Swiss lead) and Practical Action Consulting, Nepal (local lead).

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 30, 2025 → Jul 31, 2028

Coverage

Koshi, Nepal

Key Activities- Survey Adaptation and Contextualization, Household Selection Strategy and Selection of Households, Data Collection and Management.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 1, 2025 → Feb 23, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

PAC Nepal in coordination with local government units in Sindhupalchok, is implementing this project which combines scientific forecasting, citizen science, and participatory approaches to enhance resilience against hydro-meteorological hazards in Panchpokhari-Thangpal Rural Municipality.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 15, 2025 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Sindhupalchok, Bagmati

The REAL project tackles climate-induced Loss and Damage (L&D), focusing on both economic and non-economic impacts. It uses evidence-based advocacy to reflect the lived realities of affected communities. Nepal, as an LDC, faces high climate vulnerability. By promoting inclusivity and grassroots engagement, the project amplifies local voices to shape global climate resilience policies.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 10, 2025 → Jun 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

a) Technical Assistance to AEPC under MHDF, Last Mile Electrification and Productive Use of Energy b) Development of Model Policies and Governance Frameworks to Strengthen MHP Electricity Cooperatives

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 16, 2025 → Dec 30, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

a) Inception meeting and review b) Field Visit (Survey) c) Data Assessment d) Report writing e) Final Report Preparation

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 13, 2025 → Apr 11, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

This project aims to take the existing GRIPS piloting project into a larger scale, use the knowledge and experience and disseminate the knowledge to concern stakeholders.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 1, 2025 → Mar 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Generate research tools and methodology to assess feasibility of Electric Cooking in Enterprises.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 10, 2024 → Apr 15, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Zurich Alliance partners, Mercy Corp (MC) have budget to pay for a Consultant to help with EWS Finance, Mirianna at pA is the EWS Thematic Lead. MCs finance and legal people advised it is not ideal for MC to hire the consultant directly, and then pA manage the relationship, deliverables etc. MC would assume the full risk if anything went wrong in the absence of a bilateral agreement with the alliance member. There will be a service contract between MC & pA.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 27, 2024 → Mar 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Heinrich Boell Foundation New Delhi, India along with Vasudha Foundation India partnered with Practical Action Consulting Nepal to host Energy Transition Platform South Asia meeting, where delegates from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal explored pathways for transitioning to a fossil fuel-free South Asia by 2050. ETP network members will work towards developing strategy to promote ETP and energy transition in South Asia.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 3, 2024 → Jan 7, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

The overall objective of this work is to provide a methodologically sound analysis of the impact of anticipatory action and disaster risk finance for loss and damage, in time for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November 2024. The report, its findings and recommendations will inform the plans of the Start Network in relation to COP29, including its organization messaging, advocacy campaign, and session planning.

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Aug 9, 2024 → Feb 6, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Activities that will be delivered: a) Community engagement and training b) Data collection and management c) Model development and refinement: d) Early warning system and inundation mapping e) Impact assessment and sustainability

Organization

Practical Action

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

May 31, 2024 → Oct 10, 2025

Coverage

Nepal