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In 2002, when Good Neighbors began its interventions in Nepal, the country was experiencing insurgency, which adversely affected all areas of development, including education, the economy, and health. With only 53.7% of the population being literate (65.1% of men and 42.5% of women), there was a significant need to support the community in achieving the goal of education for all. Recognizing this urgent need, Good Neighbors International Nepal initiated its involvement as a development agency by implementing a project in the Sangla Village Development Committee of Kathmandu District, which aimed to provide educational benefits to vulnerable children in a homely environment.
Transitioning from the initial project, which focused on only 16 children, Good Neighbors International Nepal adopted a more integrated approach, incorporating thematic areas such as child protection, education, public health, and livelihood through a community-inclusive and holistic strategy. Within two decades of engagement, Good Neighbors served 225,274 needy people in Nepal, including children, their families, and communities in 22 different districts of Nepal by partnering with 683 schools, 393 health facilities, and 141 cooperatives, in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the European Union (EU), UN-Habitat, World Food Programme (WFP), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Korea, Global Green Growth Institute, King Baudouin Foundation, Acronis, Amore Pacific, and the governments of Nepal.
Good Neighbors International Nepal upholds a child-centered community development model that prioritizes the holistic development of children while enhancing their immediate surroundings. Our initiatives are woven into a community-driven approach, placing the most marginalized, deprived, and hardest-to-reach children at the forefront. We focus not only on children but also on improving the quality of life for their family members and helping communities achieve long-term development goals, considering the multifaceted nature of community development.
Our interventions in Nepal are guided by eight strategic objectives that correspond to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including 1 (No poverty), 2 (Zero hunger), 3 (Good health and well-being), 4 (Quality education), 5 (Gender equality), 6 (Clean water and sanitation), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 8 (Decent work and economic growth), 10 (Reduced inequalities), 13 (Climate action), and 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions).
