Partner
Local
PSD's local partners include, Development for Social Transformation (DEST) (Chitwan), Sungabha Development Organization (Ilam), Human Welfare and Environment Protection Centre (HWEPC), (Dang), Bhimpokhar Youth Club (BYC), (Baglung), Society for Local Volunteer Effort (Dhankuta).
PSD's local partners include, Development for Social Transformation (DEST) (Chitwan), Sungabha Development Organization (Ilam), Human Welfare and Environment Protection Centre (HWEPC), (Dang), Bhimpokhar Youth Club (BYC), (Baglung), Society for Local Volunteer Effort (Dhankuta).
National
PSD's national partners are located in the Nepali Government authorities, including SWC (Social Welfare Council), DAO (District Administration Office), Metropolitian city, Sub-Metropolitian City, Municipality and Rural Municipality.
PSD's national partners are located in the Nepali Government authorities, including SWC (Social Welfare Council), DAO (District Administration Office), Metropolitian city, Sub-Metropolitian City, Municipality and Rural Municipality.
International
PSD's international partners include Global Fund for Children (USA), The Unforgotten Fund (USA), Families Bold Build Future (Australia), Nepal Adoptive Families Association (NAFA-USA), Global Giving (USA), Community Development Institute (USA), Habitat for Humanity, US-based iNGO, Oxford Development Abroad (ODA), Oxford University, Bristol Volunteers Development Abroad (BVDA), Bristol University, Just Aid, a UK based charity, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver, Mercer University, Atlanta, USA, ICE (International Collaborators of Education), New York, USA, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia, OXAdventure, Kuwait, and private donors around the globe.
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PSD's international partners include Global Fund for Children (USA), The Unforgotten Fund (USA), Families Bold Build Future (Australia), Nepal Adoptive Families Association (NAFA-USA), Global Giving (USA), Community Development Institute (USA), Habitat for Humanity, US-based iNGO, Oxford Development Abroad (ODA), Oxford University, Bristol Volunteers Development Abroad (BVDA), Bristol University, Just Aid, a UK based charity, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver, Mercer University, Atlanta, USA, ICE (International Collaborators of Education), New York, USA, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia, OXAdventure, Kuwait, and private donors around the globe.
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International Mud Day
International Mud Day started in Nepal, led by Bishnu Bhatta, director of PSD Nepal. Every year the day is scheduled for the 15th day of Ashad (29th June), as this marks the start of rice planting season. Local farmers set aside a certain number of rice padi fields to be fully flooded and used for the Mud Day activities. The goal of the day is to connect children with nature in a personal, educational, and fun way, as well as uniting people of all social classes. The World Forum Foundation in 2009 in Belfast was the genesis of this project. PSD Nepal in partnership with Bold Park Community School in Perth, Australia, founded by Gillian McAuliffe, to champion Mud Day since 2009, with unwavering support from the school over this time. WFF has been promoting Mud Day since 2009. International Mud Day is now celebrated in 70 countries worldwide. WFF has partnered with
International Mud Day started in Nepal, led by Bishnu Bhatta, director of PSD Nepal. Every year the day is scheduled for the 15th day of Ashad (29th June), as this marks the start of rice planting season. Local farmers set aside a certain number of rice padi fields to be fully flooded and used for the Mud Day activities. The goal of the day is to connect children with nature in a personal, educational, and fun way, as well as uniting people of all social classes. The World Forum Foundation in 2009 in Belfast was the genesis of this project. PSD Nepal in partnership with Bold Park Community School in Perth, Australia, founded by Gillian McAuliffe, to champion Mud Day since 2009, with unwavering support from the school over this time. WFF has been promoting Mud Day since 2009. International Mud Day is now celebrated in 70 countries worldwide. WFF has partnered with
Global Fund for Children
PSD works with GFC - Global Fund for Children - an iNGO parter. PSD Nepal has mobilised GFC funds in Nepal for over 6 years, helping the most underprivileged children of Nepal. After the earthquake of 2015, support was directed to serving children who participated in specific programs focused on environmental awareness, cultural enrichment, as well as personal and social development. This partnership has served over 4,500 children a year, with activities providing orphans and youth in Nepal with after-school enrichment programs. These activities increase their general knowledge, build confidence, and provide a safe environment for play. The children learn about nature, nutrition, and conservation. They have fun ! Developing camaraderie and a team-spirit develops self-awareness and healthy expression.
PSD works with GFC - Global Fund for Children - an iNGO parter. PSD Nepal has mobilised GFC funds in Nepal for over 6 years, helping the most underprivileged children of Nepal. After the earthquake of 2015, support was directed to serving children who participated in specific programs focused on environmental awareness, cultural enrichment, as well as personal and social development. This partnership has served over 4,500 children a year, with activities providing orphans and youth in Nepal with after-school enrichment programs. These activities increase their general knowledge, build confidence, and provide a safe environment for play. The children learn about nature, nutrition, and conservation. They have fun ! Developing camaraderie and a team-spirit develops self-awareness and healthy expression.
Habitat for Humanity
A $1MM grant from Habitat for Humanity - direct from the Kathmandu-based office of this American iNGO - enabled PSD Nepal to work on the construction of 87 homes in the Pipalter, Kavre, district of northern Nepal, that was affected by the 2015 earthquake. 18 PSD staff trained and enabled the local community in Pipalter to reconstruct their damaged homes, 90% of whom were displaced Danuwars, a highly marginalised people group in Nepal. PSD Nepal practiced its mandate of helping the poorest & most vulnerable communities in Nepal. Mason-training was offered, to men & women alike, providing higher salaries and up-skilling labourers.
A $1MM grant from Habitat for Humanity - direct from the Kathmandu-based office of this American iNGO - enabled PSD Nepal to work on the construction of 87 homes in the Pipalter, Kavre, district of northern Nepal, that was affected by the 2015 earthquake. 18 PSD staff trained and enabled the local community in Pipalter to reconstruct their damaged homes, 90% of whom were displaced Danuwars, a highly marginalised people group in Nepal. PSD Nepal practiced its mandate of helping the poorest & most vulnerable communities in Nepal. Mason-training was offered, to men & women alike, providing higher salaries and up-skilling labourers.
The Unforgotten Fund
The Unforgotten Fund's mission is to provide direct humanitarian aid and emergency relief to wastepickers and other vulnerable, often overlooked populations worldwide, with zero overhead. The Unforgotten Fund currently serves projects in Nepal, India, and 7 other countries. Operational since 2007, the Unforgotten Fund completes work in hunger, water, and medical relief, along with educational projects around the globe. We target aid to those that have not received it from other charities - the forgotten. The aim of this partnership and the resulting program with PSD Nepal is to provide wastepickers, particularly children and their mothers, with sustainable skills that can help them achieve better standards of living through formal education, vocational training, and practical work skills training. The Unforgotten Fund remains one of the only charities in the world providing aid to vulnerable women and children surviving as wastepickers in developing countries. For more information please visit: https://unforgotten.org/
The Unforgotten Fund's mission is to provide direct humanitarian aid and emergency relief to wastepickers and other vulnerable, often overlooked populations worldwide, with zero overhead. The Unforgotten Fund currently serves projects in Nepal, India, and 7 other countries. Operational since 2007, the Unforgotten Fund completes work in hunger, water, and medical relief, along with educational projects around the globe. We target aid to those that have not received it from other charities - the forgotten. The aim of this partnership and the resulting program with PSD Nepal is to provide wastepickers, particularly children and their mothers, with sustainable skills that can help them achieve better standards of living through formal education, vocational training, and practical work skills training. The Unforgotten Fund remains one of the only charities in the world providing aid to vulnerable women and children surviving as wastepickers in developing countries. For more information please visit: https://unforgotten.org/
Learning from Mother Nature
This initiative from PSD Nepal connects school students with the great outdoors. Learning from Mother Nature promotes outdoor learning and time spend in a classroom outside of the four walls of a school building. This program has been fruitful as it brings different insights regarding nature. Children are able to learn the importance of nature as they find it as something that they can love and enjoy. During the program children from different schools and orphanages gather and perform different types of activities and learning initiatives outdoors. This year PSD expanded programs to Kavre and Chitwan to give children the chance to experience the beauty of nature in a new way.
This initiative from PSD Nepal connects school students with the great outdoors. Learning from Mother Nature promotes outdoor learning and time spend in a classroom outside of the four walls of a school building. This program has been fruitful as it brings different insights regarding nature. Children are able to learn the importance of nature as they find it as something that they can love and enjoy. During the program children from different schools and orphanages gather and perform different types of activities and learning initiatives outdoors. This year PSD expanded programs to Kavre and Chitwan to give children the chance to experience the beauty of nature in a new way.
University Partners
We have long-term partnerships with Universities, notably in the UK. Two of the longest standing links are with Bristol University and BVDA (Bristol Volunteer Development Abroad) and ODA (Oxford Development Abroad). These volunteer groups send students to work on a host of development projects, from education and construction to sport, co-operative initiatives, and medical electives
Global Partners
PSD Nepal works with a number of entrepreneurship exchanges, to boost enterprise and innovative developmental solutions in the developing world. We are currently working with HeisDA (German-based), ICE (International Collaborators of Education, New York, USA), and BUSA (Bond University South Australia)
Travel Partners
OxAdventure - PSD Nepal has started partnering with this global organisation, with 5 groups volunteering per year. OxAdventure looks to combine travel with volunteering and cultural exchange. Recent volunteers from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia helped to build a new playground at Siphal Home, KTM, for the Upasana Memorial Playground Project.
Private Partners
FBBF ('Family Build Bold Future') - this initiative is led by Australian donors, supporting 22 children who leave Balmandir Orphanage Home in Panchkhal, Nepal, after Grade 10. PSD Nepal facilitates the support of these children, with educational resources, emotional support, and food supplements once they have left Balmandir Home.