NFN - NGO Federation of Nepal
Nepal
National NGO Platforms
NFN is an umbrella organization of NGOs working in various fields of social welfare and development. Established in 1991 for the promotion and protection of social justice, human rights and pro-poor development, NFN has evolved as a national organization working for the entire NGO movement in Nepal. It is actively working to unite, organize and mobilize civil society to create
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2025-11-25
The flashpoint generation: How Gen Z is rewriting the rules of protest the world over - A cross-country analysis of a rising wave of youth-driven protests around the worldInfluence
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2025-10-09
Raising her Voice: Nepali women on the intersection of tech and gender Hear from the experiences of Nepali women on their struggles and wins as part of Raising Her Voice, a programme merging digital creations, AI artivism and storytelling led by HopeRise Nepal Foundation. This episode is in Nepali. This program was supported by Forus as part of the CADE project, co-funded by the European Union.
2025-05-05
Frozen Funds, Unfrozen Purpose with the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN) Welcome again to "Frozen Funds, Unfrozen Purpose”, a podcast series by Forus, part of the EU SEE consortium—where we amplify civil society voices facing today’s evolving challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we’re shifting gears slightly. Yes, the USAID funding freeze and broader aid contractions are deeply concerning—but today, we focus on solutions. On how civil society is adapting, organizing, and reimagining its future, even amid enabling environment restrictions and unpredictable donor landscapes. We welcome Arjun Battharai from the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN)—a Forus member and leading voice in civil society coordination and advocacy in the region.
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2024-07-04
Rebuilding Trust for Inclusive Governance - Unlocking SDG 16 for Peaceful SocietiesIn 2015, the international community embarked on an ambitious journey with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, setting forth 17 SDGs to create a world that is just, peaceful, and prosperous. Central to this transformative agenda is SDG 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. In this report Forus members analyse the status of implementation of SDG 16 and share experiences for the way forward.
2023-07-06
Sustainable Development by Shifting the Power: Capacity Strengthening of Civil Society as a Key Tool for the Implementation of SDG 17Developed collaboratively with 14 national and regional CSO platforms, this report provides an analysis of the transformative potential of capacity-strengthening initiatives for civil society and a review of its representation in the 2022 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). With a focus on changing power dynamics, ensuring localization, and decolonizing practices, the report underscores the pivotal role that civil society organizations can play in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) when appropriately supported.
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