Introduction:
Nepal Development Initiative (NEDI) NEDI is registered with the government of Nepal as a nonprofit and non-political development organization in 2003. The organization coordinating to research, policy advocacy and development programmes focusing on sustainable agriculture, climate change, livelihood development and youth empowerment. NEDI aims community development through income generating and micro enterprise activities and working to encourage to be independent, self-sustained, respectful livelihood and to uplift the Nepali society form vicious poverty. Since its inception, NEDI has been both a pioneer and practitioner of the holistic approach of empowerment and is making significant contribution on the reduction of poverty in Nepal.
Vision:
NEDI envisions to build self-sustained, equitable and eco-friendly society.
Mission:
NEDI states, community development through participatory and sustainable development approach by informing, empowering, encouraging and involving community people on livelihood and income generating programs.
Goal:
To ensure sustained livelihood and dignified lives of community people.
Objectives:
- To promote the sustainable agriculture by identifying issues and opportunities on family farming and developing capacity of farmers towards scientific, professional and youth-friendly farming.
- To contribute on sustainable livelihood of marginalized community by strengthening and encouraging on micro–enterprise and income generating activities.
- Sensitize and increase the understanding to community people on the effect of climate change and suggest appropriate alternative for mitigation and adaptation.
- Increase the individual and institutional skill and capacity by mobilizing experts and volunteers.
NEDI Core Values and Principles:
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Affirmative action
- Participation
- Environmental friendly
- Partnership with multi stakeholders
- Inclusive Justice
- Equity and equality
- Coordination and collaboration
- Mutual respect
- Solidarity with the poor
- Quality of excellence
- Social Justice
