Dedicated Civil Society Platform Rooted in Gandaki Province
From an alliance of local grassroots organizations in 1996 to a leading implementer of landscape-level climate resilience.
From a Local CBO Alliance to a Regional Conservation Champion
NGO Network Tanahun was established in 1996 and formally registered with the District Administration Office (DAO), Tanahun, on 22 Magh 2053 B.S. (Registration No. 400) under the Institution Registration Act-2034 B.S. It is officially affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC Affiliation No. 5511) and holds PAN No. 302644911.
Beginning as an alliance to build capacity across local community-based organizations (CBOs), NGO Network has grown into a leading implementer of multi-sectoral community development, climate adaptation, and conservation initiatives across the Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) and surrounding mid-hill river basins.
Community Action Across Tanahun District
Community Forest User Group Assembly
Bhanu & Vyas Municipalities
Pedestrian Suspension Trail Bridge Access
Chundi & Seti River Gorges
Smallholder Dairy Cooperative Union
Vyas & Shuklagandaki Municipalities
Automated Milk Testing & Quality Equipment
Dairy Collection Centers, Tanahun
Traditional Watershed Pond (Aahal) Revival
Wooded Catchments, Tanahun
Women's Vocational Sewing & Skills Training
Devghat Rural Municipality
Enterprise Machinery Handover & Support
Keshavtar & Bandipur
Child Rights & Participatory Group Learning
Secondary School Eco-Clubs, Tanahun
Our Vision
A cohesive and self-reliant society free from social and economic injustice.
Our Mission
To build a positive and sustainable future through people's active participation in community development.
Overall Goal
To strengthen people's ability to organize, participate, and take responsibility for inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable development in their communities.
Four Strategic Imperatives
Strengthen Civil Society Linkages
Facilitate effective coordination and partnerships among grassroots user groups, local governments, and national/international development agencies.
Foster Green Micro-Enterprises
Expand sustainable self-employment and household income through climate-smart farming, livestock, agroforestry, and non-timber forest products (NTFP).
Advance Ecosystem & Biodiversity Conservation
Mitigate threats to wildlife, minimize human-wildlife conflict, protect water catchment sources, and support community adaptation to climate risks.
Promote Equity & Rights-Based Development
Advocate for women’s empowerment, children's protection, and equal participation of Dalit, Janajati, and marginalized groups in community governance.
Official Compliance & Statutory Matrix
Registered under the Institution Registration Act-2034 with complete statutory certifications.
| Institutional Parameter | Official Verified Record |
|---|---|
| Legal Classification | Non-Profit, Rights-Based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Registration Authority | District Administration Office (DAO), Tanahun, Gandaki Province |
| Registration Number | Reg. No. 400 (Dated 2053/10/22 B.S. / 04 Feb 1997) under Institution Reg. Act-2034 |
| Social Welfare Council (SWC) | SWC Affiliation No. 5511 (Dated 2053/11/09 B.S.) |
| Inland Revenue Dept (PAN/VAT) | PAN No. 302644911 (Tax Compliant & Annually Audited) |
| Grassroots Network Scale | 209 Member CBOs; 75+ Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) |
| Supreme Governance Body | Annual General Assembly comprising 42 Elected Delegates |
| Gender & Social Parity | Strict 50% Female Representation (21 Female / 21 Male Delegates) with Dalit & Janajati Inclusion |
Executive Board & Advisory Leadership
Elected every three years under a transparent 3-tier governance architecture with strict 50% gender representation in the General Assembly.
Pratap Singh Gurung
ChairpersonVeteran community organizer and conservation champion with over 28 years leading grassroots coalitions in Gandaki Province.
Nur Chandra Wagle
Vice-ChairpersonSpecialist in rural cooperatives, participatory governance, and community forest rights advocacy.
Rajeshwor Hadkhale
General SecretaryDirects organizational operations, development partner coordination, and field monitoring across Tanahun.
Sushila Sharma
SecretaryAdvocate for women's leadership, child rights education, and social inclusion in local planning.
Bissu Thapa
TreasurerOversees fiscal governance, audit compliance, and micro-fund transparent administration.
Bishnu Maya Dhakal
Joint TreasurerCooperative management specialist focusing on Dalit and women entrepreneur micro-credit systems.
Executive Committee Members
Milestones Across Three Decades
Tracing over two and a half decades of grassroots mobilization, conservation policy, and rural development in Tanahun.
Formal Registration & Institutional Genesis
FoundingFormally registered on 22 Magh 2053 B.S. (Regd. No. 400) under the Institution Registration Act-2034 with DAO Tanahun, and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC No. 5511). Started as an alliance unifying local grassroots CBOs.
District-Wide CBO Coordination Network
ExpansionMobilized over 200 community-based organizations across Tanahun, building decentralized capacity for participatory local development, water rights, and grassroots voice.
Trail Bridge & Critical Access Flagship
InfrastructureCommenced multi-year pedestrian trail bridge construction in remote river basins, completing 38 vital spans and constructing gabion flood-defense spurs along Chundi Khola.
Hariyo Ban Phase I & Watershed Restoration
ConservationPartnered with WWF Nepal, USAID, and CARE Nepal across the 68.3 sq km Sukaura sub-watershed, uniting 75 Community Forest User Groups for conservation and anti-poaching.
Indoor Smoke-Free Sub-watershed Declaration
Clean EnergyInstalled 3,500+ Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS), cutting firewood consumption by 50% and celebrating Sukaura as the first certified Indoor Smoke-Free Sub-watershed in Tanahun.
29 CBAPUs & Wildlife Corridor Protection
Anti-PoachingEquipped and institutionalized 29 Community-Based Anti-Poaching Units (CBAPUs) with 195 youth rangers, managing 26+ km of forest firelines along CHAL wildlife migratory paths.
Revolving Micro-Funds & Green Enterprises
LivelihoodCapitalized NPR 3.87M in revolving funds via cooperatives, backed 30 ha of Amriso cash crop, modern plastic tunnels, and promoted Dalit women-led Sal-leaf plate enterprises.
Integrated Climate Resilience & Landscape Stewardship
VisionChampioning multi-stakeholder landscape governance connecting community forestry, biodiversity corridors, water security, and rural circular green economies across Gandaki Province.
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