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10 Kartik 2083 BS (27 Oct 2026)

NFN Civic Space Bulletin, October 2026

The October 2026 issue of NFN's Civic Space bulletin: a message from the President, NFN's work for an enabling environment for civil society, high-level dialogues with the President and ministers, election observation and manifesto recommendations, youth summits in all seven provinces, climate action and disaster respo

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Who we are

Unite. Organise. Capacitate. Mobilise.

For a peaceful, democratic and just Nepal.

Umbrella organization or national platform of 6,525 NGOs working in various fields of social welfare and development in Nepal.

Member NGOs
6,525
Established
1991
District chapters
77
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The roles NFN plays

  • Unifying Civil Society Organizations

    NFN facilitates associations, coalitions, alliances, networks, platforms for unity of civil society organizations working for political, social, economic, and environmental development, rights, and justice.

    Objectives and strategies
Arjun Bhattarai

Message from the President

Civil society is not an adversary of the state, but an essential partner in advancing democracy and sustainable development.
Arjun Bhattarai President, NGO Federation of Nepal
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News 11 Kartik 2083 BS (28 Oct 2026)

From Mountains to Sea: Nepal’s Call for Climate Justice at COP31

Taking the lead in mobilizing civil society for COP31, NFN President Arjun Bhattarai formally handed over Nepal’s Civil Society Position Paper on COP31 to Dr. Maheshwar Dhakal, Senior Joint Secretary and Chief of the…

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THE FEDERATION IN FIGURES

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  • 6,525active member organisations
  • 77district chapters
  • 7provinces
  • 146committee members listed
  • 335reports and documents

Sources: the central register and published content. Organisations listed from NFN’s website are not all verified yet.

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Working with 32 partners, from Nepal to the world

  • European Union Delegation to NepalSupports civic space work with the Association of INGOs in NepalWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)Supported the SAGON governance project, 2015–2018Website (opens in a new tab)
  • Agence Française de Développement (AFD)Development partner listed on the NFN websiteWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Fondation de FranceFunded disaster and climate resilience work through CSOs, 2023–2024Website (opens in a new tab)
  • Open Society FoundationsDevelopment partner listed on the NFN websiteWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)Funded the project on deploying the DAC recommendations for civil society, 2022–2023Website (opens in a new tab)
  • WelthungerhilfeDevelopment partner listed on the NFN websiteWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • ActionAidPartner in the People's Vaccine Alliance campaignWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • WaterAidPartner on SDG 6 water and sanitation workWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • FHI 360Implemented the USAID-supported CS:MAP civil society projectWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Forus InternationalMember since the federation's foundation in 2008Website (opens in a new tab)
  • CIVICUSMember of the world alliance for citizen participationWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Asia Development AllianceFounder memberWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Asia Pacific Regional CSO Engagement Mechanism (AP-RCEM)Asia Pacific regional CSO mechanismNo website listed
  • Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP)Partner in vaccine equality campaignsWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE)Partner network on development effectivenessWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Action for Sustainable Development (A4SD)Partner network on the Sustainable Development GoalsWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Together 2030Partner network on the 2030 AgendaWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Reality of Aid NetworkPartner network on aid and development policyWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC)Regional network partnerWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Partners for Review (P4R)GIZ-funded project the federation ran in Nepal, 2021–2022Website (opens in a new tab)
  • UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)Special consultative status since 2014Website (opens in a new tab)
  • Social Welfare CouncilAffiliation and annual reportingWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Ministry of Home AffairsRegistration and district administrationWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Ministry of Women, Children and Senior CitizensSector policyWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Inland Revenue DepartmentTax matters affecting NGOsWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • National Planning CommissionPeriodic plan consultations and SDG indicatorsWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • District Administration OfficesRegistration and renewal, 77 districtsNo website listed
  • Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN)Joint civic space workWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Nepal Bar AssociationLegal analysis and joint statementsWebsite (opens in a new tab)
  • Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)Local government partnershipNo website listed
  • Nepal SDGs ForumConvened by the federation, which is its secretariatNo website listed

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