Education
Promoting equitable access to quality education and learning opportunities for children and youth.
Who We Are
Rooted in communities. Driven by impact.
Community Development Center Nepal (CDC Nepal) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to fostering sustainable development and empowering rural and marginalized communities in Nepal. Established in 2081 B.S. (2025 A.D.), CDC Nepal is officially registered with the District Administration Office, Surkhet, and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council under the Social Welfare Act of Nepal.
Operating primarily in Surkhet and surrounding districts, CDC Nepal addresses the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized, vulnerable, and disaster-affected populations across the country. Our work is guided by an integrated and participatory approach that promotes local ownership, dignity, inclusion, and long-term change.
Our Approach
Participatory, inclusive, community-owned, and built for sustainable long-term impact.
Who We Prioritize
Women, children, marginalized groups, and communities affected by poverty and disasters.
Education
Access, learning support, inclusion
Health
Awareness, WASH, nutrition, wellbeing
Livelihoods
Income generation and resilience
Agriculture
Food security and innovation
Environment
Conservation and climate awareness
DRRM
Preparedness, adaptation, response
Core Thematic Areas
Health
Enhancing community health through awareness, services, WASH initiatives, and nutrition support.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Strengthening income-generating opportunities and improving economic resilience for vulnerable families.
Agriculture
Promoting productive, sustainable farming practices, food security, and agricultural innovation.
Environment
Encouraging environmental protection, climate action, and responsible natural resource management.
Disaster Risk Reduction & Management
Building resilient communities through preparedness, mitigation, response, and climate adaptation initiatives.
Vision
A safe, equitable, and prosperous Nepal
Where marginalized communities have equal access to opportunities, resources, and rights.
Mission
Participatory development with lasting impact
To foster sustainable community development through participatory programs in education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, environment, and disaster risk reduction, with a particular focus on women, children, and marginalized groups.
Goals
01
Expand quality education
Enhance access to quality education for children and youth, particularly from marginalized communities.
02
Improve health outcomes
Advance healthcare access, WASH initiatives, and nutrition programs to strengthen community wellbeing.
03
Promote livelihoods and agriculture
Support income generation, agricultural innovation, and economic empowerment for vulnerable households.
04
Build resilience
Strengthen community resilience to disasters through proactive risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies.
05
Advance inclusion and protection
Advocate for gender equality, social inclusion, child protection, and equitable access to rights and resources.
Objective
Empowerment through inclusion and participation
To empower marginalized communities—particularly women, children, and disadvantaged groups— through inclusive, participatory, and sustainable programs in education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, environment, and disaster risk reduction, ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and rights.
FAQ
CDC Nepal is a non-governmental, non-profit organization working to empower communities through programs in education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, environment, and disaster risk reduction.
CDC Nepal primarily operates in Surkhet and surrounding districts, while aiming to support vulnerable communities across Nepal.
Our initiatives focus especially on women, children, marginalized groups, and communities facing poverty, exclusion, and disaster-related risks.
We work in education, health, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, environment, and disaster risk reduction and management.
Support can come through partnerships, volunteering, donations, collaborative projects, advocacy, and community-based engagement initiatives.