Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization solely devoted to the service of the poor, most disadvantaged and marginalized people irrespective of caste, creed, ethnicity, and nationality.
Who we are
What we do
Economic Empowerment
Objective #1: Communities pursue sustainable livelihood options for reduced poverty.
Social Support
Objective #2: Vibrant, strong and influential communities realize basic human rights and reduce disaster risks.
Projects for social support.
Humanitarian Aid
Objective #3: People in emergency and humanitarian crises are empowered to cope and recover.
Projects for humanitarian aid.
Stories of Change
Aayush : A young boy with humble thoughts and positivity
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1 month ago
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Aayush Chaudhary, 9, like any other kid loves to play with his friends. His mother, Mina Chaudhary is a member of Tharu Community Organic Homestay of Birendranagar-9, Surkhet. “I am the only man in my family”, he says. It may sound odd to hear the aforementioned phrase from a young boy like him, but he…
Gurung family’s homestay : Home away from home
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3 months ago
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I am able to earn about NPR. 400 thousand till now! More than 500 guests already visited my homestay. Being an active group member of Baraha Cooperative, I feel fortunate that I am part of this program.’’
Initiated as a pilot project in 2018, our Homestay promotion efforts now have expanded in 6 different districts and farmers are benefiting themselves through improved livelihood income through homestay businesses.
Towards commercial farming through collaboration
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4 months ago
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SAFBIN provided Rs. 25,000/- to the group as seed money to start mushroom cultivation. The project also provided them one-day technical training on mushroom production. The group purchased the mushroom seeds, nylon ropes, bamboo, straw, and plastic to prepare a tunnel. At the moment the group has 170 mushroom balls and produces 4 to 5 kg of mushroom from each ball. Currently, the local market price of mushrooms is Rs. 150 to 175 per kg. The group also has a plan to sell those mushrooms in a nearby market.
News
Caritas initiatives to fight COVID-19 crisis in 2020 : Reflecting back
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5 months ago
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CN is heartfelt towards CIMOS and other international partners who despite the global challenges provided continued support to regular development projects and more specifically, COVID-19 relief and response projects.
Farmers reached with modern agro-tools
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7 months ago
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Volunteer Mr. Kiran Chapagain checking the temperature of the beneficiary at distribution point in Chulachuli-2, Illam On 24 March 2020, the Nepal Government imposed a complete ‘lock-down’ of the country including business closures and restrictions on all movements within the country to maintain COVID-19 health safety measures. Thousands of people have been affected economically, socially,…
#CaritasOnCovid19
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8 months ago
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Caritas Nepal (CN) with International Caritas consortium member organizations join hands to fight against
the common enemy by improving capacity of real heroes “the community health workers” and quarantine
centers through safety gear supports.