Organisation Background 

Sarbodaya Development for Campaign Nepal (Sarbodaya Nepal) Jumla is a Non-partisan, Non-profit, independent, non-government organization Women lead Feminist (NGO). Sarbodaya Nepal Jumla is registered as an NGO in the District Administration Office in Jumla (non-government registration act BS 2034 of the Government of Nepal) and is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council Nepal. It was founded by a group of non-political, academic, and professional people in 2006 with a great motivation to work for democracy, peace, human rights, and community development in local regions, especially in the Mid-West and Far Western parts of Nepal. Since then, it has been working on a rights-based approach for social justice, peace, human rights, democratic development, environment conservation, and community development. It has been working with a bottom-up approach to achieve peace, development, and justice through people's participation.

Sarbodaya Nepal Jumla demonstrated proven quality and strength in building more excellent public advocacy for women's  rights, democracy, gender Equality and social inclusion and community development. 

In the meantime, the organization has stood in front-line with other like-minded organizations in opposing the non-democratic rule and rampant problem of impunity. It has worked under harsh circumstances in the remotest hilly regions of Nepal to improve women's rights and help attain peace, democracy, and Sustainable development for the community.

Sarbodaya Nepal Jumla collaborates with women networks, human rights defenders, lawyers, gender experts, peace educators, social leaders, and trainers to protect women and human rights, promote women's empowerment, livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and children's rights through education, research, and advocacy.

Sarbodaya Nepal Jumla has implemented development projects in the Karnali region, in the Jumla (Patarasi, Tila, Tatopani, Gothichaur RMs), Achham, Kalikot, and Dailekha districts. Currently, it is working on women's and children's empowerment, reproductive health justice, education, additional women and child rights, food and livelihood security, climate change and disaster risk reduction Nutrition and health promotion and intuitional development of community based organization.

 

OUR VISION

A just, inclusive, gender-equal, and resilient society in Jumla and Karnali Province, where marginalized women, girls, and gender-diverse people fully realize their rights and lead transformative change.

OUR MISSION

A just, inclusive, gender-equal, and resilient society in Jumla and Karnali Province, where marginalized women, girls, and gender-diverse people fully realize their rights and lead transformative change.

OUR GOAL

SNJ works to end discrimination and violence against women by promoting equality and safeguarding their rights. The organization empowers marginalized groups through awareness and participatory social facilitation, enhancing women's capacities to manage natural resources sustainably and improve livelihoods, fostering inclusive development and women’s active community leadership.

OUR OBJECTIVES 

• To promote gender equality, eliminate GBV, ensure social inclusion, empower women, and safeguard child rights, thereby contributing to the broader promotion and protection of human rights.
• To strengthen food security and sustainable livelihoods by supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities, enhancing resilience, improving agricultural practices, and reducing hunger and poverty.
• To prioritize disaster risk reduction, address climate change impacts, and promote environmental and biodiversity conservation through community awareness, adaptation initiatives, and sustainable natural resource management.
• To facilitate accessible, inclusive, and effective service systems in education, health, nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene, ensuring improved well-being and quality of life for communities.
• To conduct thematic research, publish findings, and implement awareness campaigns, thereby generating evidence, influencing policies, and raising public consciousness on critical social development issues.
• To advocate for the promotion of good governance through accountability, transparency, participation, and rights-based approaches that strengthen institutions, ensure equity, and foster democratic values.

 

OUR STRATEGIES 

 

 

 

 

Climate Action and Gender-Just Resilience - Foster women-led adaptation, integrate indigenous knowledge, and strengthen inclusive climate governance for sustainable

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

 

Key Thematic Areas 

1. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion/Gender based Violence 

•  GESI in Policies and Sensitization and Preventing GBV
• Women's Health and Right 
• Campagin on violence against GBV 

1. Strengthen Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods

• Skills Development and Training
• Sustanable Livilihood 
• Support for Microenterprises and Livelihood Activities

1. Promote Resilient and Inclusive Public Services 

• Capacity Building and Sensitization
• Inclusive Participation Accessible Service and Representation

1. Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction and Gender-Just Resilience

• Gender-Responsive Climate Information 
• Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Finance 
•  Policy, Strategy, and Systems Enhancement
• Partnership Building and Networking

1. Institutional Strengthening and Partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

Ongoing Project and Coverage Areas of SNJ

 

 

 

 

OVERALL PROGRAMME PORTFOLIO

SARBODAYA Development for Campaign Nepal (SARBODAYA Nepal) Jumla has launched its strategic plan for 2025–2030, building on extensive learnings from past projects, stakeholder feedback, and environmental analysis. This strategy prioritizes addressing critical challenges in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), gender-sensitive food security and livelihoods, environment and biodiversity conservation, WASH and nutrition services, and disaster risk reduction with a focus on climate resilience. It aims to strengthen existing networks and create new partnerships, positioning SARBODAYA Nepal as a leader and facilitator in participatory GBV and gender inclusion development, particularly within agriculture, climate change, biodiversity, and natural resource sectors. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through quality program and service delivery remains a core commitment.

 

SARBODAYA Nepal continued to reinforce its organizational framework by reviewing and updating key policies, including Human Resources, Procurement Procedures (revised 2025), and the Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy of 2025, enhancing its governance and safeguarding measures in the workplace. 

Notably, a new collaboration was established with UN Women for the "Hamro Sahas Project," operating across six municipalities in Jumla district, focusing on women’s empowerment and resilience. Additionally, Sarbodaya Nepal expanded its role through a landscape strategy planning study under the UNDP - GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP). This consultative initiative supports sustainable landscape management across provinces such as Lumbini, Gandaki, Koshi, and Sudurpaschim, covering districts including Jumla, Kalikot, Dailekh, Achham, Lamjung, Rupandehi, and Terhathum.

Operationally, Sarbodaya Nepal implemented six key projects during the year, directly benefiting 15,991 households. Of these beneficiaries, 79% were women (12,637) and 21% men (3,354). Demographically, the beneficiaries comprised 74% Brahmin/Chhetri, 22% Dalit and Janajati, 4% other Janajati groups, and 0.2% from other communities. These efforts demonstrate to inclusive development and its impact across diverse social groups.