NATURE Nepal

NATURE Nepal is a non profitable, non-political, non–partisan, non government organization, which is relentlessly working to raise awareness in the field of science and technology with particular focus upon biodiversity, population management, biotechnology, community sanitation and environmental issues both at the local level and in the national interest. The organization was established by young students and professionals of the fields of journalism, youth activism, microbiology, environmental and public health sciences. The organization is officially registered in District Administration Office, and Social Welfare Council (SWC) Kathmandu. It aims to target school, campus and other educational institutions, women, political leaders, local activists, journalists, ethnic, unprivileged groups and other minorities to promote and raise public awareness on the issues related to science and technology through campaigns, trainings, seminars and community based programs as well as lobbying and advocacy. NATURE Nepal is gradually developing its expertise on working with students and youth, making a conscious effort to include youth within both political and non-political spheres in promotion of issues related to science and technology. This makes it a unique organization that has tremendous potential to contribute to promotion of science and technology in the society. It envisions youth who work to safeguard environment, community sanitation and sustainable technology in Nepal. Though NATURE Nepal has not received funding from outside donor organizations for assigned projects, the individual resources of NATURE Nepal’s administrative staff and general members currently cover the bulk of fixed running costs. The majority of programs are being conducted at minimal cost or with the support from students and youths. All program decisions are made by the administrative staff, which is held accountable to an Executive Board. The Executive board reports to a General Assembly of all the organization’s members. NATURE Nepal believes that it is possible to explore the possibilities of building up a situation where individual capabilities of assistance and participation can be found to intervene positively. We think it is possible to develop small scale individual projects with short and long term objectives. It is on this basis that we develop our programs.