Chaudhary Foundation Brochure 2022

Chaudhary Foundation Chaudhary Foundation, established in 1995 by the Chaudhary family, a social initiative of the Chaudhary Group. It focuses on activities aimed to improve lives, strengthen communities and sustainably develop Nepal.

Through both the local and international partnership, Chaudhary Foundation tackles some of Nepal’s most pressing issues within social, economic and environmental fields. Because of its strong sense of responsibility towards improving livelihoods, the group has actively invested in community projects for over two decades, thriving to shape a stronger society.

For each challenge, the foundation funds innovative ideas to help remove barriers and promote sustainable development, including quality education, economic empowerment, allowing for access to healthcare and uplifting Nepal’s youth. Focused and optimistic, the foundation is working with our partners to identify and implement transformative solutions so that every citizen can aspire to live a safe, healthy and productive life.

Mission Chaudhary Foundation, through social initiative, makes a trail towards a sustainable and socially inclusive community, by providing quality education, good health and a safe environment that has a deeper impact on the wellbeing of an individual.

Values » Building a safe, healthy and prolific society » Empowering marginalized individuals and communities » Encouraging sustainable livelihoods » Fostering equitable access to education » Embracing cultural heritages

Our Projects

Quality School Program

Education

Unnati

Nepal Social Business

Livelihood & Skill Development

Enterprise Development

Artificial Limb Center

CHAUDHARY

FOUDNATION

Health & Sanitation

Health line Improvement

Post Disaster Response & Management

Heritage & Spiritual Development

Outreach Camps

Shashwatdham

Shashwat Dham

Lives Touched

4+ million visitors

Enterprise Development Health

10000+ benefited from microenterprise

200+ women benefited from maternal health camp

Livelihood and Skill Development

7890 benefited from eye camp 1,400,000 people reached through public awareness for good nutrition

4000+ lives touched through employment, and livelihood skill set training

25 beds emergency ward handed over to Kanti Children’s hospital

Disaster Risk Reduction

28 beds ICU ward handed over to Bir hospital

62 permanent houses with 300 beneficiaries

574+ benefited from Sabal center and temporary limb fitment camp

3-phase COVID- 200+ health institution supported

Education

with 1000 PCR reagent

3 oxygen plant installed 1 COVID ICU ward established Handover of a hearse van

9000+ students benefited from digital classroom and scholarships

Education Making reach of education to every child Chaudhary Foundation believes equitable and quality education can open doors to enormous opportunities and empowers marginalised and vulnerable students.

Since its inception, we have concentrated on creating quality and equal access to education system. Our programs focus on providing scholarships to students, supplying classrooms with digital equipment and providing skill enhancement training to teachers especially in disadvantaged communities.

Quality Education Through Digital Literacy The program is focused on upgrading schools’ existing ICT facilities. This is done through the Digital Classroom program, a joint initiative with LG Electronics that involves equipping classrooms with modern technology and bridging the digital gap.

Established digital classrooms in 24 schools covering 9 districts in 4 provinces since 2017. All together 4518 female children and 4011 male children were able to obtain the benefit.

21

Laptops

189

Monitors

23

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Television

Projectors

Enterprise Development Chaudhary Foundation believes addressing social issues through business and enterprise will help reduce Nepal’s poverty level. CF’s goal is to help Nepal reach its target in reducing poverty to below 6 percent by 2030. Our enterprise program, Nepal Social Business, focuses on enheartening the economic status and reducing poverty in some of the poorest regions in the nation — including Dolpo, Jumla and Kailali — through social business innovation.

Nepal Social Business

25+

100+

Projects Invested

Entrepreneurs Trained

Social Business Revolving Fund: The fund will retain its core vision to help social business/social enterprise using a two pronged approach.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

NSB emphasizes cultivating innovative social enterprise in and around the social issues pertaining in the local areas through social impact fund. By identifying and nurturing social business/ entrepreneurs, NSB creates profound social impacts through entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Mahalaxmi Garment Udhyog in Tikapur, Kailali, Seedland farming in Bhaktapur and Dolpo EcoLodge in Dolpa are a few to remember some of the success stories.

These criteria are imperative for those applying for Growth Fund whereas entrepreneurs applying for Seed Fund should meet atleast Criteria 1 and 2.

Social Impact

Priority Areas

Generating Employment Opportunities Engaging Youths in Nepal

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Health

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Agriculture/Food Security

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High Social Impact

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Green Business

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Aligning with the SGD’s

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Technology-Led

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Addressing the Pertaining Issues of the Society

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Scalability & Innovation

Track Record

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Increasing Market Share

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New Market Segment with Better Products in Existing Markets

Preferably 1 year in Business with completed piloting of the project

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Expertise of Executing Key Processes

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Existing Products in New Markets and Geographies

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Sales Beyond Early Adopters

Growth Fund: Entrepreneurs with Previous Track Record and Demonstrating Investment Criteria (USD 25-30K)

Seed Fund: Entrepreneurs with Innovative and Distruptive Ideas seeking seed capital for Product Validation and Kick-Start [MR1] (USSD 15-20K)

Livelihood and Skill Development Chaudhary Foundation believes livelihood and skill development are the most critical elements for a robust economy of the country. Many of our rural areas and even in urban cities, employment is one of the biggest challenges. Our Program is intended to create such economic transformation to people by skilling them and creating livelihood in order to make their living standards better. The focus is on youths, women and indigenous groups and communities to pass on traditional and cultural skills while also sustaining the livelihood.

Unnati Cultural Village UNNATI (Upscaling National, Natural, Artistic, and Traditional Industries) project, an initiative of the Chaudhary Foundation, intends to cater to the sustainable development of traditional livelihood programs and women’s empowerment. UNNATI’s philosophy is the revival and survival of national heritage through various forms of arts, crafts, cuisines, and literature, encompassing the belief of life in which civilizations once thrived in culture and traditions. The essence is to bring the lost and found, old and new, back into our everyday life.

Looking at the prospect of the multi-ethnic and diverse geography of the nation, UNNATI established Unnati Cultural Village as a hub for artisanal communities in Nawalpur, Gandaki Province.

Unnati Cultural Village sits amidst the idyllic setting of the Devchuli and Barchuli hills of Nawalpur. Spread across approximately 54,180 square meters, the landscape and gardens give way to lush litchi and mango orchards and scenic lily ponds. At Unnati Cultural Village, arts, crafts, culture, and cuisine come together to celebrate the ethnic diversity of Nepal.

Health and Sanitation Chaudhary Foundation believes everyone has the right to good health, regardless of race, religion, gender, ability or income level. CF knows that reducing health disparities means tackling complex issues, which is why our programs focus on a variety of problems that affect people across nation — including women, children, minorities and people living with disabilities.

WASH The Foundation supports health promotion, safe drinking water, and capacity building activities — including distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) materials, community awareness, providing clean and safe drinking water to schools, and maintenance of WASH facilities.

Women’s Health- Maternal Health Matters Chaudhary Foundation has been organizing health camps that combine education with skill development training to produce low-cost sanitary napkins, as well as an emphasis on health and hygiene.Maternal Health Camp was a joint CSR initiative of Chaudhary Foundation and Nabil Bank with technical support from Nepal Health Corps conducted in Hupsekot and Kawasoti, Nawalpur. The camp aimed to identify reproductive health issues in women and girls to reduce child and maternal mortality rates.

Over 200 women were screened and assisted in surgical cases.

‘CG Operation Drishti’ Eye Camp’ ‘CG Operation Drishti’ is a Chaudhary Foundation initiative commenced in 2011 with the goal of providing quality ophthalmic care to needy families and groups, particularly in rural Nepal. Altogether, 5,390 received basic eye treatment and cataract surgeries in 1st phase around Nepal. In 2021, Chaudhary Foundation organized free eye camps in Sunsari – Province 1, Bardiya – Lumbini Province, Nawalpur – Gandaki Province, Dailekh – Karnali Province, and Dhangadi – Sudurpashchim Province, so far

1st Phase (2020) » 5,390 received basic eye treatment and cataract surgeries

2nd Phase (2020) » Over 2500+ patient were screened and 415 received free cataract surgery

Baliyo Nepal - good nutrition for a better future Baliyo Nepal was founded with the goal of raising public awareness of nutrition in Nepal with an objective to reduce the prevalence of stunting in children by 2030.

The movement covered Lumbini Province, which included providing COVID – 19 relief support to 7 municipalities Reached 10,277 individuals School Activation Programs (SAP) in 38 schools

1,400,000 People Reached

Nutritional Skill Development Workshops to 483 female community health volunteers

Post Disaster Response and Management Chaudhary Foundation believes everyone deserves dignity and aid in times of natural disaster CF has a dedicated disaster response team (DRT) to provide immediate relief following natural disasters. This team was formed after 2015 earthquake, when the Foundation provided long-term humanitarian response to the communities most affected. For any natural disaster, the response and relief team mobilizes and provides on-the-ground support to coordinate disaster management to those in need. The goal is to reach the location, provide relief materials and do the assessment within 24 hours of the disaster.

Model Village in GiranchaurTransforming the village landscape

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ven the strongest and most influential nonprofits face barriers and challenges. For us too, Model Village has been an immeasurable learning experience. While we are striving to extend our impact further, hiccups are obvious to come our way, at times very discouraging but with collaboration with the communities, persistence and perseverance, nothing can stand still to deter the determination we set.

Nepal’s 2015 earthquake casted a tragic shadow over the nation, leaving many homeless, rebuilding seemed insurmountable and Chaudhary Foundation was committed to transform at least a community through restoration.

Approaching the community, especially those who are wounded by an unprecedented event, where they have lost everything, needs a lot of compassion to work with. While we chose a community in Giranchaur, Melamchi from

Sindhupalchowk district, planning and implementing a model village has been a huge learning experience for us.

All authoritative constraints that came across due to Nepal’s perennial political instability triggered by the transition and community’s resilience to external force, have left us with unparalleled experience. Albeit, we were able to move ahead with our project, thanks to the community support and belief they have on us.

During the implementation phase, the local community were engaged in skill development training for house construction, as a part of a sustainable livelihood program. These training sets included mansion and brick making training and plumbing that was women inclusive. As a result, 170,000 plus bricks were made by the community themselves to shape the houses and 30 plus mansions were trained. Ultimately,

62 houses were built providing shelter to 300 individuals.

Likewise, to strengthen skill development among school children and reduce digital literacy gap, a digital classroom has been installed in the local community school, Shree Mahakali Secondary School. The school was provided with digital equipment including laptops, desktops, TV, projector to promote digital learning among the students who had limited access to ICT infrastructures.Overall, the village is designed to fulfill social needs of the community that constitute: quality of life, economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, social inclusion and healthy lifestyle, through livelihood and technical training support.

Seeing the village transform from a shattered settlement to an integrated model village has been an exemplary project for the foundation itself. Despite the hardship we faced, we were able to support earthquake-affected communities. A collaborative effort of the government, private sector and communities can do wonders, defying all impossibilities.

Chaudhary Foundation has its core commitment in fostering the communities for positive change.

Dr. Chris Elias from BMGF, visited Model Village and Unnati Cultural Village Dr. Christopher Elias who is Global Development Head of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and his team accompanied by Mr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman and President of Chaudhary Group, paid an honorable visit to Namdolling Integrated Model Village, Giranchaur-12, Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk. The construction part of the project was started in 2075 B.S. The project was an initiative of National Reconstruction Authority, Government of Nepal, Namdolling Integrated Village Committee and Chaudhary Foundation.

Assistance in Covid-19 response and recovery During COVID-19 Response (2019-2022) campaign, Chaudhary Foundation handed over a newly set-up 18-bed ICU ward at the country’s oldest Bir Hospital to the hospital management on June 10, 2021. The Foundation established the ICU ward to support the treatment of people infected by the second wave of Covid-19.

Chaudhary Foundation launched a three-phased COVID-19 Prevention and Protection Campaign to help the government prepare for the onslaught of the public health crisis. Besides this, the Foundation has donated necessary medical equipment to hospitals in Province 1, Province 2, and Province 5 on June 14, 2021.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

» Distributed medical equipment to various health centers

» Supported the government with increased number of testing

» Distributed ventilators to different hospitals and raised awareness activities

Involved in the distribution of medical equipment including PPEs, masks, sanitizers, ventilators, and PCR reagents.

Heritage and Spritiual Development Chaudhary Foundation believes that preserving culture and heritage brings inner peace and tranquility to the people CF’s programs are designed to promote and preserve Nepal’s rich and diverse cultural and spiritual heritage.

Shashwat Dham- A spiritual learning center Shashwat Dham in Nawalpur Districts of Gandaki Province, Nepal, aims to be a destination for all to attain spiritual strength, get exposed to the eternal knowledge passed over generations through saints and sages of Vedic times and experience the true nature of our inner being which is love and joy.

Our Coverage

Pokhara

53 Kathmandu

out of

77

Districts covered

Dhangadi Bardiya

Enterprise Development: Dolpa, Jumla, Dang, Salyan, Dadeldhura and Kailali Livelihood Development: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Dhading, Nuwakot, Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk,

Butwal Birgunj

Kavrepalanchowk Health & Sanitation: Dolakha, Nawalpur, Sindhupalchowk, Chitwan, Lalitpur, Gorkha, Bardiya, Dadeldhura, Sunsari, Kailali and Mugu Post Disaster, Reconstruction and Management: Sindhupalchowk Education: Lalitpur, Nawalpur, Chitwan, Dhading, Parbat, Kaski, Palpa, Bardiya, Sunsari and Sindhupalchowk Humanitarian Aid: Bara, Parsa, Nawalpur, Sindhupalchowk, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Rautahat, Sunsari, Morang, Saptari, Siraha, Chitwan,

Biratnagar

Gorkha, Dolakha, Rasuwa, Kavrepalanchowk and Dhading Culture and Spirituality: Kathmandu and Nawalpur COVID-19 Response: Morang, Jhapa, Dhanusa, Dhankuta, Parsa, Sarlahi, Saptari, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Nawalparasi, Nawalpur, Kaski, Parbat, Baglung, Gorkha, Rupandehi, Dang, Palpa, Ropla, Bardiya, Banke, Sunsari, Rukum, Surkhet, Kalikot, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Dolpa, Kanchanpur, Kailali, Mahottari, Baitadi, Tanahu, Udaypur and Mustang

Central Office Regional Offices

Major Highlights

Opening of Unnati Cultural Village Book Festival gathered Nepalese Laureates at Opening of Unnati Cultural Village On the occasion of the opening of Unnati Cultural Village at Gaidakot-12, Harkapur Nawalpur on 12 March 2021. Fine Print Fever, a book festival, was held at Unnati Cultural Village on 12 and 13 March 2021 on the same occasion. As a joint initiative of Fine Print and the Chaudhary Foundation, several creative and intellectual sessions such as book launches, panel discussions, theatrical shows, and cultural and musical performances took place. At the program, lawmaker Gagan Thapa, actors Rajesh Hamal and Manisha Koirala, media person Rabi Lamichhane spoke on various topics.

Glimpses of Opening of Unnati Cultural Village

Pandemic preparedness orientation to health workers Realizing the need to equip the health workers with proper orientation to tackle pandemics, Chaudhary Foundation conducted “Strengthening Local Health Systems for Preparedness and Response to Pandemics” orientation program to assist the COVID-19 Response across all seven provinces of Nepal between 04 January and 04 February, 2021. The program was organized in collaboration with Government of Nepal; the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP); the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; National Disaster Risk Reduction Center Nepal (NDRC); Chaudhary Foundation/ Nabil Bank; and Nepal Disaster Resilient Network (NDR Net). Each session saw the participation of about twenty-five healthcare workers from government and non-government sectors.

Handover of ICU-Ward to Bir Hospital Chaudhary Foundation handed over a newly set up fully equipped ICU ward at the country’s oldest Bir Hospital to the hospital management June 10, 2021. The Foundation established the ICU ward to support the treatment of people infected by the second wave of COVID-19.

Nirvana Chaudhary, Vice -chair of Chaudhary Foundation handed over the ICU ward to Prof.Jageshwar Gautam, Chief Executive officer, Central Hospital (Bir Hospital. A total of 18 ICU beds were set up with nine beds on the first floor and another nine on the second floor in the new building of Bir Hospital.

Establishment of Sabal Center– an initiative enabling disabled individuals Chaudhary Foundation marked a new milestone after entering into a partnership with Madhyapur District Hospital, a government hospital in Nawalpur district for the operation of the permanent center for prosthetic limb fitment. CG Sabal Center has started its services on Feb 24, 2022, in the premises of Madhyabindu District Hospital, Kawasoti, Nawalpur in Gandaki Province, Since the establishment, the center has been providing prosthetic limbs, calipers and other equipment to more than 75 plus individuals as of now, for free of charge.

Before this, two temporary camps were organized in Norvic hospital, Kathmandu and Sahaj Community Hospital, Gaidakot, Nawalpur where altogether 499 beneficiaries could get advantage.

Unnati marks its 1st Anniversary with Unnati Mela UNNATI marked its 1st anniversary on 12th March 2022. UNNATI Mela was organized to promote traditional and indigenous arts, crafts, dance, music, skills, literature, language and cuisine where traditional music and dance performances were showcased, and local food was introduced among the audience. The event played a crucial role in felicitating ground workers of UCV since its inception, tying up with the provincial government for skill development training for women. UCV has been a space to promote established and emerging artists of the nation.

Upgradation and Handover of Sarikadevi Emergency Ward to Kanti Children’s Hospital Chaudhary Foundation has supported Kanti Children’s Hospital in upgrading its emergency department’s infrastructure and facilities to overcome the challenges faced by young children under 5 to receive proper treatment. The newly set up ‘Sarika Devi Chaudhary Emergency Ward’ comprises of 18 electronic beds, altogether 25 beds, 25 monitors, 25 infusion pump, 25, syringe pump, 14 radian warmer, 5 bubble CPAP, 2 emergency trolly, 2, phototherapy unit, 2 liquid warmer, ECG machine, portable color developer, hydraulic surgical table, transport incubator and other resources for smooth functioning of the ward. Foundation has created a free wifi zone in the ward with the support from CG net.

Doing Good Index 2022 The Chaudhary Foundation has been partnering with the Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) on the Doing Good Index (DGI) since 2019. Through empirical analysis, DGI facilitates outcomes such as improved regulations, increased trust, and greater philanthropic giving and support for the social sector. 2022 DGI study focused on the impact of COVID-19. Chaudhary Foundation supported the collection of data from various social development organizations and experts in Nepal.

Data has helped in identifying the social sector’s needs in moving forward and proposes actions for the public and private sectors to help meet those needs.

Our Presence

Moldcell Foundation Moldova

Chaudhary Foundation India

Moldcell Foundation is a platform that will unite all of Moldcell’s (a mobile network operator in Moldova) social responsibility initiatives. Inspired and encouraged by the activities and results of the Chaudhary Foundation, Moldcell Foundation was launched on October 20, 2020. Moldcell Foundation’s mission is to positively impact the lives of Moldovans by combining digital transformation and the use of technologies based on its Digital Responsibility key areas: Education, Society, Social Impact Investment, and UN Sustainable Development Goals support.

Chaudhary Foundation India’ is the regional extension of ‘Chaudhary Foundation’ which is the veteran CSR arm of CG Corp Global, based out of Nepal. The foundation aims to improve lives and strengthen communities by socially impactful research on under-served and underfunded causes and a targeted approach towards classifying and tracking investment into key beneficiary causes