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Current and Past Projects

    Funded Projects

    Nepali-led community projects supported by Friends of Nepal

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    2024–25: Active projects

    Funded under the theme of “Climate Change, Conservation, and Sustainability.” Six projects, $31,734 in total awards.

    Co-creating Climate-Smart Regenerative Solutions with Students and Community
    Sustainability and Environmental Studies Endeavor (SENSE)
    Southern Kathmandu Valley and Panauti
    $5,166
    Eco-Friendly Resilient Social Enterprise for Quality Education and Sustainable Community Development
    Karnali Resilient Initiative Nepal (KRIN)
    Kalikot
    $5,970
    Empowering Futures: High-Altitude Project for Disabled Children in Dolpo
    EcoHimal
    Dolpo
    $5,000
    Eco-Friendly Greenhouse: Enhancing Education, Sustainability, and Nutrition at Shree Shanti Secondary School
    Shree Shanti Secondary School
    Lamjung
    $5,598
    Empowering Rural Women to Achieve Sustainable Conservation of Red Pandas
    Red Panda Network
    Khotang
    $5,000
    Promoting Moringa Farming and Initiatives
    Biodiversity Conservation Center Nepal (BCCN)
    Saptari
    $5,000

    2023–24 grant cycle

    Empowering Marginalized Communities for Engagement to Build Climate Change Resilience
    HimRights
    Raksirang and Manahari Rural Municipalities
    $6,200
    Young Women’s Organic Farming: Skill Development and Agricultural Education
    Himalayan Healthcare
    Dhading
    $6,900
    Chiwang Gumba Sustainable Greenhouse, Organic Food Production, and Climate Resilience
    EcoHimal
    Phaplu, Solu
    $5,000
    Community-Led Environment Action for Nature
    Community Based Organizational Development Center (CBODC)
    Kailali
    $6,900

    2022–23 grant cycle

    Model Composting Toilet at Crystal Mountain School
    Vision Dolpo
    Dho, Dolpo
    Organic Macadamia Seedling Nurseries
    Society Development Center (SODEC)
    Sankhuwasabha
    Small-Scale Composting Training and Facilitation Program
    Nepal Tea Foundation
    Panchthar
    Paani for All
    Hands in Outreach
    Nyabazar, Kathmandu
    Community-Led Environment Action for Nature
    Community Based Organizational Development Center (CBODC)
    Kailali