Care Nepal

CARE began working in Nepal in 1978. The early focus was on improving infrastructure in remote areas and agriculture extension activities. Today, its programs are wide ranging and promote equitable and sustainable livelihood by addressing the causes, rather than the symptoms of poverty and social injustice. The programs at CARE Nepal deals with various issues; from improving people's access to food, health, education, economic opportunities to effectively managing natural resources and safe environment. It not only promotes good governance, peace and disaster risk reduction, but also strives for capacity building of the poor and marginalized so that they exercise their rights and participate in decision making. CARE Nepal reaches to the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded sections of the society through local partners.It maintains formal and informal partnership at multiple levels: with local NGOs, government agencies, communities, civil society groups, federations, networks and the private sector. CARE Nepal is currently working in partnership with over 80 local NGOs, 10 different networks and approximately 1,000 community based organizations. Such partnerships not only increase the reach and sustainability of CARE programs, but also help strengthen institutional capacity of local partners.Today, CARE Nepal operates in 46 districts, with a major focus on mid and far-western regions, through 24 community development programs and national initiatives.