Transforming Lives, Building Communities
Envisioning a socio-economic transformation in the lives of marginalized population in Nepal through targeted interventions in education, governance, human rights, climate resilience, agriculture, water, and sanitation.
Our Focus Areas
Quality Education Practices & Support
Through a partnership with educational institutions, we promote quality education by enhancing early childhood development practices, parental engagement, digital education tools, extracurricular activities, and child club initiatives.
Climate Change Adaptation & Environment Protection
Through comprehensive strategies and grassroots collaboration, we foster climate resilience and ecosystem revitalization to mitigate the impact of climate change on marginalized communities..
Watershed Preservation and Revitalization
Our commitment to preserving and revitalizing water resources ensures equitable access to irrigation facilities and clean drinking water, while integrating sanitation and hygiene vital for sustaining rural livelihoods.
Policy Advocacy with Local Bodies
By advocating for policy formulation and implementation at the local level, we align social responsibilities with community needs, ensuring sustainable development goals are met through informed decision-making.
Sustainable & Organic Agricultural Practices
Empowering rural farmers, especially women, through training and technology, we promote organic, sustainable, and climate-smart agriculture, fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing livelihoods.
Children, Youth, and Women Empowerment
Engaging youth, children, and women in advocacy and capacity-building initiatives, we promote their rights, advocate for child and youth-friendly governance, and strengthen women's groups for sustainable community development and economic empowerment.
About Us
Welcome to ARD Kavre!
The Association for Rural Development (ARD)-Kavrepalanchowk is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization founded with the primary goal of fostering innovative development strategies and mobilizing resources effectively. Dedicated to fostering social justice and transformation, ARD-Kavre is steadfast in its commitment to advancing the socioeconomic well-being of disadvantaged and marginalized populations across the nation. Established in 1990 and formalized in 1992, the organization operates as a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences among development professionals from diverse fields, working towards sustainable development for the collective benefit of society.
Our Projects
For more than 3 decades, ARD-Kavre has been working to create positive change and improve the lives of marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
ARD actively monitored local institutions in their implementation of legal and policy frameworks. The project aimed to ensure effective governance, adherence to
ARD collaborated with several municipalities to establish an accountability program, which included public hearing sessions. Through these initiatives, local communities were given
ARD partnered with the Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Development Board to implement a comprehensive program addressing water supply and sanitation issues
Following the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, ARD undertook the crucial task of reconstruction and restoration. The project focused on rebuilding communities, infrastructure,
The YES project aimed to engage and empower the youth in environmental sustainability efforts. ARD worked closely with young people to raise
This project focused on promoting quality education and empowering children, women, and youth in the target areas. ARD worked towards ensuring access
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