Unnati is a non-governmental, non-political, and Civil Social Organization (CSO) committed to working towards holistic and inclusive development at the grassroots level, guided by the vision of ensuring a dignified life for all.

Vission

Ensuring a dignified life for all.

Mission

We aim to mobilize local resources and foster active community participation to create sustainable and impactful change.

Expertise and Areas of Work

Unnati is driven by a passionate and experienced team with a strong background in designing and implementing research projects and development initiatives. Our key areas of expertise include:

  • Education and Inclusive Education Governance
  • Public Health, Women’s Health, Reproductive Health and Hygiene
  • Skill Development, Employment Promotion, and Social Enterprise Development
  • Local Economy, Enterprise Development & Sustainable Livelihoods
  • Girls’ Empowerment and Gender Equality
  • Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
  • Green Economy & Climate Adaptation
  • Strengthening Local Capacities for Sustainable Development

Strategy

Our integrated and multi-sectoral approach is what makes us unique. We believe that sustainable development can only be achieved by addressing social, economic, cultural, and environmental issues together through inclusive and community-led solutions.

Objectives

  • Empower communities through interventions ineducation, health, livelihoods, and other key socio-economic sectors.
  • Promoteskill-based training, enterprise development, career counseling, and sustainable livelihoods, especially for youth, women, and marginalized groups.
  • Conductresearch, public policy advocacy, build strategic partnerships, and engage youth volunteers to advance social progress.
Executive Committee: 
Unnati’s Executive Committee comprises a passionate and experienced team with strong expertise in research, project planning and management, policy analysis, and policy formulation across diverse sectors. These include Education and Inclusive Education Governance, Public Health, Women’s and Reproductive Health and Hygiene, Skill Development and Employment Promotion, Local Economy and Sustainable Livelihoods, Girls’ Empowerment and Gender Equality, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), Green Economy and Climate Adaptation, and Strengthening Local Capacities for Sustainable Development.
 
Advisors: 
Unnati’s advisors bring decades of experience from diverse backgrounds, including academia, research, public policy, project design, and management. Representing various disciplines and geographies, they offer a rich blend of knowledge and perspectives that strengthen Unnati’s mission and vision. The advisors play a vital role in mentoring the Executive Committee and broader team, offering strategic and technical guidance in the design and implementation of impactful projects and interventions. Their support extends beyond programmatic and strategic input; they also help amplify Unnati’s work, sharing its methodologies and outcomes with national and international stakeholders. Through their expertise and networks, Unnati is able to enhance its visibility, credibility, and influence in both local and global development, research and policy forums.
 
Target Groups and Areas:
Unnati primarily focuses on children, adolescents, youth, women, and marginalized communities. Its interventions are centered in public schools and communities that are socially, economically, and geographically disadvantaged. Currently, Unnati is implementing projects and initiatives in the districts of Achham, Palpa, Kaski, Dhading, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Makwanpur, and Kavre. A significant focus is placed on reaching Chepang, Dalit, and daily wage worker families, including those living in slum areas of the Mahadevbeshi River of Dhading, Bagmati Province, as well as the socially and economically marginalized and remote communities of Achham district in Sudurpaschim Province.

Legal Status

Unnati is officially registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu (Reg. No. 741/072) under the Organization Registration Act, 2034 (B.S.), since March 11, 2015.
Unnati is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council-SWC (Affiliation No. 41396) and locally registered at Ward Office 29 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Unnati is also tax registered under PAN 603192685.