Who We Are
UN Nepal Gorkha is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to empowering communities and improving lives in Gorkha, Nepal. Since our establishment, we have worked hand-in-hand with government bodies, donor agencies, and local communities to address pressing development challenges and build resilient, inclusive societies.
Our Structure
Our organization is governed by a General Assembly of 42 members, who elect an Executive Committee every three years. The Executive Committee provides strategic guidance, while the Executive Director oversees day-to-day operations. Each project is led by a Project Coordinator and supported by technical staff under the close supervision of our Executive Director and Program Manager.
Our Network and Partnerships
We are an active member of:
NGO Federation Nepal
Youth NGO Federation Nepal
Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON)
We also collaborate through various informal alliances including:
Joint Initiatives for Peace (JIP)
Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction Forum (CMDRR)
Shahakarya Shantiko Network
We work closely with all three levels of government and have partnered with several ministries including:
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Environment
President Chure Terai Madhesh Conservation Committee
Our local-level partnerships include Poverty Alleviation Fund, rural municipalities, and district authorities.
What We Do
We focus on a broad range of development themes:
Education
School reconstruction and rehabilitation
Library and furniture support
Teacher capacity building
Inclusive education for children with disabilities
School improvement planning
WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
Construction of drinking water systems
Community hygiene promotion
School WASH facilities
Partnered with Oxfam, CARE, UNICEF, and DCA
Livelihoods and Food Security
Climate-smart agriculture
Food and nutrition security
Cooperative development
Farmer group strengthening
Partnered with NAFAN, DCA, PAF/GoN, and others
Shelter and Infrastructure
Over 10,000 houses reconstructed post-disaster
Community buildings and collection centers
Trained over 1,000 masons in safe construction
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Local disaster preparedness and planning (LDRMP)
Search and rescue and first aid training
Bioengineering and mitigation projects
Gender and Protection
Inclusive school infrastructure
Livelihood grants to marginalized communities
School plans integrating gender and disability concerns
Safe Migration
Counseling services and tracking of migrant data
Our Contribution to Global Development
UN Nepal Gorkha actively aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of:
Poverty alleviation
Gender equality
Quality education
Climate action
Decent work and economic growth
Peace, justice, and strong institutions
We aim to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies like:
Commission for Social Development
ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)
Committee for Development Policy
Our Future Plans
In the coming months, UN Nepal Gorkha will focus on:
Scaling up community-based agriculture and cooperatives
Expanding WASH infrastructure in rural areas
Enhancing inclusive education and learning environments
Strengthening local governance through disaster preparedness and DRR training