About Us
Building hope, empowering communities, and creating sustainable impact for a better tomorrow.
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.
Our Mission
To empower communities, strengthen local institutions and promote inclusive partnerships that create sustainable solutions and meaningful social transformation.
Our Vision
An inclusive, equitable, resilient and sustainable Nepal where every person can live with dignity, opportunity and hope.
Our Journey
From humble beginnings to a nationwide movement, here is how we have grown over the years.
2011
Vocational skills, employment generation, and women’s rights programs were scaled up.
2025
ASTHA Nepal operates in 35 districts, recognized nationally for empowering communities and transforming live
2024
Large-scale programs in nutrition, governance, clean energy, and justice expanded nationwide.
2023
Internal policies, safeguarding frameworks, and organizational systems were updated and strengthened.
2022
Partnerships with local governments deepened under Nepal’s federal governance system.
2021
Institutional strengthening, safeguarding policies, and evidence-based programming were prioritized.
2020
ASTHA responded to COVID-19 with emergency WASH, health, and livelihood recovery support.
2019
Market-based clean cooking and vulnerable community development initiatives were implemented.
2018
Menstrual Hygiene Management, nutrition, and adolescent-focused programs were introduced.
2017
Child protection, education sponsorship, and social accountability programs were strengthened.
2016
WASH, climate adaptation, and natural resource management programs continued to expand.
2015
ASTHA supported communities affected by disasters and strengthened local governance systems.
2014
Renewable energy, sanitation, and disaster preparedness initiatives were intensified.
2013
Local governance, accountability, and social inclusion programs expanded across multiple districts.
2012
Climate resilience, agriculture innovation, and inclusive livelihood programs were strengthened.
1996
ASTHA Nepal was established as Village Development and Women Awareness Centre, focusing on women’s awareness, literacy, and grassroots empowerment.
2010
Governance, social accountability, education support, and youth empowerment initiatives expanded.
2009
ASTHA supported conflict-affected children, women, and families through rehabilitation and recovery programs.
2008
Agriculture-based livelihoods, food security, and health awareness programs were strengthened.
2007
Large-scale poverty alleviation, clean cooking, and livelihood programs were launched.
2006
ASTHA expanded work in safe drinking water, sanitation, and renewable energy technologies.
2005
Water supply, sanitation, and clean energy projects were implemented in rural districts
2004
Renewable energy promotion and post-disaster livelihood rehabilitation initiatives were introduced.
2003
Livelihood and infrastructure support programs began, addressing poverty and basic service gaps.
2002
ASTHA expanded its development approach beyond women-focused programs to include marginalized households.
2001
Community-based organizations (CBOs) were strengthened to ensure sustainability and local ownership.
2000
Focus shifted toward integrated rural development, combining awareness, livelihoods, and social justice.
1999
ASTHA began linking women’s empowerment with income-generation and local resource mobilization.
1998
Adult literacy, health awareness, and social empowerment activities were scaled up in remote communities.
1997
Community mobilization programs expanded, strengthening women’s groups and local participation in rural development.
Our Partners & Collaborators
We work with world-class organizations to create sustainable change.
