Women-Led Community Empowerment

ASTHA Nepal is a Young women-led organization working since 1996 to empower marginalized communities in Karnali and Sudurpashchim, in partnership with multilateral, bilateral, and international development organizations.

Community Work
ESTABLISHED
1996
29 Years Strong
Who We Are

Empowering Communities. Building Resilience. Creating Lasting Change.

The Association for Social Transformation and Humanitarian Assistance (ASTHA Nepal) is a non-political, non-profit, youth- and women-led national organization committed to building an inclusive, equitable, resilient, and sustainable Nepal.

Established in 1996, ASTHA Nepal began as the Village Development and Women Awareness Centre with a vision to contribute to the socio-economic transformation of communities and create opportunities for people to live better and more dignified lives.

Over nearly three decades, ASTHA Nepal has grown into a nationally recognized development organization, working across 35 districts of Nepal in partnership with communities, local governments, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.

🌱 Climate Change Adaptation & Community Resilience
🌾 Sustainable Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture
💧 Water & Natural Resource Management
💧 Water & Natural Resource Management
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Our Results

Our Impact

Transforming lives through dedicated action

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Years of experience Dedicated individuals serving communities
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Completed Project Project implementation successfully completed.
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Province Active across 35+ districts and 130+ municipalities.
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$19M Million, directly managed by the donor.
Total Impact & Achievements

Historic Milestones Beneficiaries Reach

Total Reach
1,09,343+

Total Beneficiaries Across All Programs

Beneficiaries

24891+

Male
Beneficiaries

24891+

Female
Supported

13690+

Girls
Supported

12670+

Boys
Partnered

159+

Private Institutes
Developed

444+

Enterprises
Our Focus

Key Thematic Areas

We focus on critical pillars of development to create lasting change in society.

Health & Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
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Health and Nutrition

ASTHA Nepal improves maternal, child, and adolescent health through nutrition, WASH, and hygiene programs, ensuring equitable access for women and marginalized communities.

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Education & Child Protection
Educate. Protect. Empower.
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Education and Child Protection

ASTHA Nepal promotes safe, inclusive education and child protection by reducing dropouts and child labor, strengthening local protection systems, and empowering children, families, and schools.

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Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods
Resources & Livelihoods
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Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods

ASTHA Nepal has demonstrated strong expertise in natural resource management and livelihood development. Projects such as Action for Sustainable Employment through Skill Enhancement (ASESE), DOSTLanHCLD,

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Climate & Biodiversity
Climate & Biodiversity
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Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation

ASTHA Nepal supports climate action and biodiversity conservation through clean energy, LAPA, and community-based projects. We plan to expand by integrating climate adaptation into local governance and promoting renewable energy and conservation practices.

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Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid
Respond. Relief. Recover.
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Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid

ASTHA Nepal strengthens community disaster preparedness through DRR groups, WASH readiness, early warning systems, and inclusive emergency response in collaboration with local governments.

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Research & Advocacy
Research & Advocacy
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Research & Advocacy

Strengthening inclusive, transparent local governance through research, community engagement, and evidence-based policy advocacy.

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Nationwide Impact

Our Projects Across Nepal

We are working tirelessly across 77 districts. Click on any highlighted district map below to explore our ongoing initiatives and community impact.

Nepal District Map

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7 Provinces 77 Major Districts
  • Our Working Area
  • head office
  • regional office
  • head office
  • project office
  • planning & coordination office
  • focus area
  • currently working area
Our Work

Our Publications

Explore our latest research papers, reports, and policy briefs driving informed decision-making.

Report Off-seasonal-Vegitable-Farming-guiding-Manual.pdf
Health

Off-seasonal-Vegitable-Farming-guiding-Manual.pdf

Report Goat-Farming-Guiding-Manual.pdf
Health

Goat-Farming-Guiding-Manual.pdf

Report Fostering Health and Livelihoods of Conflict Affected People in Nepal March, 2008- December, 2009
Health

Fostering Health and Livelihoods of Conflict Affected People in Nepal March, 2008- December, 2009

Report Comic-book-A4_proof-23-JAN-2023.pdf
Health

Comic-book-A4_proof-23-JAN-2023.pdf

Our Blogs

Latest Impact Stories

Discover impactful stories driving change across communities.

Announcements

News & Notices

Stay updated with our latest activities, announcements, and press releases.

Trusted Partners

Our Partners & Supporters

Collaborating with world-class organizations to deliver sustainable impact and transform lives across communities in Nepal.

IRD
Bratian Nepal
USAID
EUROPEAN UNION
FINNIDA
DANIDA
CARE NEPAL
World Vision Nepal
HKI
FAO
UNDP
WFP
World Bank & Asian Bank
Practical Action Nepal
ADRA NEPAL
BNMT
IRD
Bratian Nepal
USAID
EUROPEAN UNION
FINNIDA
DANIDA
CARE NEPAL
World Vision Nepal
HKI
FAO
UNDP
WFP
World Bank & Asian Bank
Practical Action Nepal
ADRA NEPAL
BNMT
IRD
Bratian Nepal
USAID
EUROPEAN UNION
FINNIDA
DANIDA
CARE NEPAL
World Vision Nepal
HKI
FAO
UNDP
WFP
World Bank & Asian Bank
Practical Action Nepal
ADRA NEPAL
BNMT
IRD
Bratian Nepal
USAID
EUROPEAN UNION
FINNIDA
DANIDA
CARE NEPAL
World Vision Nepal
HKI
FAO
UNDP
WFP
World Bank & Asian Bank
Practical Action Nepal
ADRA NEPAL
BNMT