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Who We Are

About Nepal Madhesh Foundation

Nepal Madhesh Foundation (NEMAF), established in 2007, is a non-government grassroots research and field-implementation organization, registered with the Government of Nepal under the Association Registration Act, 1977 in the District Administration Office, Lalitpur (Registration number 2563/287/471) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, Kathmandu (Affiliation number 23531).

It promotes peace and harmony for sustainable socio-economic development in the Terai plains, also known as Madhesh, and aims to improve quality of life, particularly in rural communities.

Our Board Members

Board Member 1

Chairperson

Board Member 2

Executive Director

Board Member 3

Treasurer

Board Member 4

Member

Board Member 5

Member

Journey of NEMAF

  1. 2007

    Established

    NEMAF was established in 2007. Since then it has continuously worked for sustained socio-economic development and improved quality of life of rural and marginalized communities in Madhesh.

  2. 2008

    Federalism Support Program (FSP)

    To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and local opinion makers.

    • Identify trainers/facilitators on principles of federalism at district and sub-district level.
    • Explore important issues regarding federalism at the local level.
    • Partner: GTZ · Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha, Parsa
  3. 2008

    Federalism Support Program (FSP)

    To share ideas and information on several aspects of federalism between national experts and local opinion makers.

    • Identify trainers/facilitators on principles of federalism at district and sub-district level.
    • Explore important issues regarding federalism at the local level.
    • Partner: GTZ | Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha, Parsa
  4. 2009-2010

    Federalism Support Program II

    Sharing ideas on federalism between national experts and local opinion makers, and producing facilitators to deliver content at district level.

    • Partner: GTZ | Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha, Parsa
  5. 2009–2010

    Federalism Support Program II

    Sharing ideas on federalism between national experts and local opinion makers, and producing facilitators to deliver content at district level.

    • Partner: GTZ · Districts: Morang, Siraha, Dhanusha, Parsa
  6. 2010

    Understanding Armed Violence in the Terai

    Research findings on people perceptions of armed violence in the Terai, based on focus group discussions and key informant interviews.

    • Partner: Saferworld | Districts: Kathmandu, Sunsari, Siraha, Bara, Kapilvastu
  7. 2010

    Understanding Armed Violence in the Terai

    Research findings on people’s perceptions of armed violence in the Terai, based on focus group discussions and key informant interviews.

    • Partner: Saferworld · Districts: Kathmandu, Sunsari, Siraha, Bara, Kapilvastu
  8. 2010-2014

    Inclusive Democracy – Human Rights and Good Governance Programme III

    Promoting inclusive democratic change in Nepal.

    • Partner: DANIDA HUGOU | Districts: Many districts of Terai/Madhesh
  9. 2010–2014

    Inclusive Democracy — Human Rights & Good Governance Programme III

    Promoting inclusive democratic change in Nepal.

    • Partner: DANIDA HUGOU · Districts: Many districts of Terai/Madhesh
  10. 2011

    Mass Information for Conflict Resolution in the Terai

    Training journalists for conflict-sensitive reporting.

    • Partner: Nepal National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) · Districts: Dhanusha, Siraha
  11. 2011

    Mass Information for Conflict Resolution in the Terai

    Training journalists for conflict-sensitive reporting.

    • Partner: Nepal National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) | Districts: Dhanusha, Siraha
  12. 2013

    Constitutional Issues, Local Governance & Muslim Community Research

    Workshops on contemporary constitutional issues and local governance across Madhesh and Kathmandu, plus research on the socio-economic and political status of Muslims in Nepal.

    • Partners: UNDP, International IDEA · Districts: Kathmandu, Dhanusha, Banke and many Terai districts
  13. 2013

    Constitutional Issues, Local Governance and Muslim Community Research

    Workshops on contemporary constitutional issues and local governance across Madhesh and Kathmandu, plus research on the socio-economic and political status of Muslims in Nepal.

    • Partners: UNDP, International IDEA | Districts: Kathmandu, Dhanusha, Banke and many Terai districts
  14. 2014–2015

    Strengthening Civil Society for Accountable Local Governance

    Empowering citizens and organizations to improve governance and enable inclusive, participatory decision-making for women, Dalits, OBCs, Janajati and Muslims including youth.

    • Partner: DANIDA HUGOU · Districts: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
  15. 2014-2015

    Strengthening Civil Society for Accountable Local Governance

    Empowering citizens and organizations to improve governance and enable inclusive, participatory decision-making for women, Dalits, OBCs, Janajati and Muslims including youth.

    • Partner: DANIDA HUGOU | Districts: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
  16. 2015–2018

    Strengthening Voice and Accountable Governance in the Mithila Belt

    Strengthening the voice of local people towards accountable governance.

    • Partner: Governance Facility Nepal · Districts: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
  17. 2015-2018

    Strengthening Voice and Accountable Governance in the Mithila Belt

    Strengthening the voice of local people towards accountable governance.

    • Partner: Governance Facility Nepal | Districts: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi
  18. 2017–2020

    Sundar Sant Nepal (Peace Building Project)

    Enhancing the capacity of law-makers from marginalized communities in provincial policy-making and training researchers across provinces.

    • Partners: Saferworld, International Alert, BBC Media Action · 13 districts across Nepal
  19. 2017-2020

    Sundar Sant Nepal (Peace Building Project)

    Enhancing the capacity of law-makers from marginalized communities in provincial policy-making and training researchers across provinces.

    • Partners: Saferworld, International Alert, BBC Media Action | 13 districts across Nepal
  20. 2018–2019

    Learning Social Movement

    Reviewing the Madhesh Movement from 1951 to the present — how it was sustained and what went wrong.

    • Partners: University of Sussex, UCL, War on Want, Nomadesc, Housing Assembly, HDK · Districts: Saptari, Dhanusa, Parsa, Banke
  21. 2018-2019

    Learning Social Movement

    Reviewing the Madhesh Movement from 1951 to the present – how it was sustained and what went wrong.

    • Partners: University of Sussex, UCL, War on Want, Nomadesc, Housing Assembly, HDK | Districts: Saptari, Dhanusa, Parsa, Banke
  22. 2021–2022

    Strengthening Inclusive Governance Program (SIGP)

    Promoting effective participation of civil society and elected representatives of Dalit and marginalized groups in policy and budget processes, and affirmative-action policies for Madhesi Dalit.

    • Partner: The Asia Foundation · Province: Madhesh
  23. 2021-2022

    Strengthening Inclusive Governance Program (SIGP)

    Promoting effective participation of civil society and elected representatives of Dalit and marginalized groups in policy and budget processes, and affirmative-action policies for Madhesi Dalit.

    • Partner: The Asia Foundation | Province: Madhesh
  24. 2023

    Political Economy, Federalism and Open Parliament in Madhesh

    Political-economy analysis of Madhesh and Lumbini, mapping federalism implementation, and building the capacity of MPs and staff for evidence-based law-making, oversight and open parliament.

    • Partners: The Asia Foundation, GIZ Nepal, KUSOM Policy Lab, UNDP/PSP Nepal | Provinces: Madhesh and Lumbini
  25. 2023

    Political Economy, Federalism & Open Parliament in Madhesh

    Political-economy analysis of Madhesh and Lumbini, mapping federalism implementation, and building the capacity of MPs and staff for evidence-based law-making, oversight and open parliament.

    • Partners: The Asia Foundation, GIZ Nepal, KUSOM Policy Lab, UNDP/PSP Nepal · Provinces: Madhesh & Lumbini
  26. 2024

    Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP) / Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

    Improving platforms to address contestations before and after elections, identifying policy gaps, and increasing coordination across the three spheres of government.

    • Partner: The Asia Foundation | Province: Madhesh
  27. 2024

    Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP) / Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

    Improving platforms to address contestations before and after elections, identifying policy gaps, and increasing coordination across the three spheres of government.

    • Partner: The Asia Foundation · Province: Madhesh

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