Nivaran Foundation
| File:Nivaran logo.svg | |
| Formation | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Healthcare, Education, Child Welfare, Environmental Stewardship, Community Development |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Region served | Nepal (with international partnerships) |
| Methods | Research, Partnerships, Sustainable Development Initiatives |
President | Mukesh Thakur |
| Website | www.nivaranfoundation.org |
The Nivaran Foundation is a Nepal-based non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2025.[1] The foundation works in healthcare, education, child welfare, environmental stewardship, and community development.[2] Guided by the motto Global Care, Local Impact, it has announced multi-phase projects to improve healthcare access, reduce child malnutrition, expand education, and promote renewable energy across Nepal.[3]
History
The organization was launched in 2025 in response to the lack of healthcare and social services in rural Nepal.[4] Reports note that about 66% of Nepalis lack tertiary healthcare and nearly half of children suffer from malnutrition.[5] The foundation’s first flagship project, Project Sanjeevani, was announced with a budget of US$18 million to expand hospital and healthcare access nationwide.[6]
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Nivaran Foundation is to empower underserved communities by addressing healthcare, education, environment, child welfare, and livelihoods.[5] Its vision emphasizes that social and environmental challenges are interconnected and must be solved through holistic, sustainable interventions.[7]
Programs and Initiatives
Project Sanjeevani (Healthcare)
Project Sanjeevani is a multi-phase healthcare initiative announced in 2025 to establish hospitals and health centers in all 77 districts of Nepal within eight years.[8][9] The program includes health camps, nutrition centers, and a teaching hospital planned for 2036.[10]
Project Vidya (Education)
Launched in 2027, Project Vidya seeks to improve educational access through digital learning centers, scholarships, and teacher training.[11] By 2033 it aims for 5 million new student enrollments and training of 20,000 educators worldwide.[10]
Project Nurture (Child Welfare)
Project Nurture targets malnutrition, vaccination, and child protection programs.[12] Goals include an 80% reduction in malnutrition and 95% vaccination coverage by 2034.[10]
Project Terra (Environment)
Project Terra promotes renewable energy, reforestation, and waste reduction.[13] Targets include a 50% cut in carbon emissions and a 30% increase in forest area by 2035.[10]
Project Unity (Community Development)
Project Unity seeks to create jobs, businesses, and community projects nationwide.[14] Plans include the creation of 100,000 jobs, 10,000 businesses, and 1,000 local projects by 2038.[10]
Governance
The foundation is led by President Mukesh Thakur, with board members including Ram Dat Thakur, Chandra Devi, Uma Adhikari, and Ram Birkashya Thakur.[10] Its operations include teams in finance, fundraising, logistics, and communications.[15]
Partnerships
Nivaran Foundation has collaborated with institutions such as Merck, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Direct Relief, and the Boston Foundation.[10] Partnerships extend to local governments, businesses, and international NGOs.[16]
Gallery
Media Coverage
The foundation’s projects have been reported in multiple Nepali media outlets, including *Artha Sarokar*, *My Republica*, *Hamro Patro*, *Khabarhub*, *Rajdhani Daily*, and *Image Khabar*.[17][18][19] Video coverage has appeared on TikTok and YouTube platforms.[20][21]
See also
References
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation official website". Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation Brochure 2025: Global Care, Local Impact". Nivaran Foundation. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation to build hospitals in 77 districts in 8 years". Artha Sarokar. March 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation to launch $18 million project to improve access to health". My Republica. 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nivaran Foundation Brochure 2025". Nivaran Foundation. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation to build hospitals in 77 districts". Artha Sarokar. 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation campaigns". Image Khabar. 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation to build hospitals in 77 districts". Artha Sarokar. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation to launch $18 million project". My Republica. 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 "Nivaran Foundation Brochure 2025". Nivaran Foundation.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation educational projects". Suchana Press. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation initiatives on child welfare". Rajdhani Daily. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation environment program". Kendra Bindu. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation empowerment program". Corporate Khabar. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation team and operations". Khabarhub. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation partnerships". Economic Khabar. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation feature". Hamro Patro. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation news report". Image Khabar. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation initiative". News Polar. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation on TikTok". TikTok. 2025.
- ↑ "Nivaran Foundation documentary". YouTube. 2025.
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