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Knowledge Building
Research, studies, documentation, and knowledge generation around the diverse issues affecting informal-sector workers and grassroots communities.
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HomeNet Nepal · Established 2003
Building Inclusive Communities. Creating Sustainable Livelihoods.
HomeNet Nepal works with informal-sector workers and grassroots communities to strengthen capacity, promote inclusion, respond to emergencies, and build sustainable livelihoods.
Established in 2003
Rooted in Communities. Working for Change.
HomeNet Nepal (HNN) is a grassroots organisation working with informal-sector workers, marginalised communities, vulnerable families, people with disabilities, displaced people, disaster-affected communities, and people living in poverty.
Since its establishment in 2003, HNN has worked as a trustworthy, grassroots-oriented implementing organisation — generating knowledge, strengthening community organisations, standing with communities during emergencies, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Who We Are
Our Vision
A society where informal-sector workers live with dignity
HomeNet Nepal envisages inclusive communities in which informal-sector workers, women, people with disabilities and families living in poverty are recognised, protected and able to shape the decisions that affect their lives.
Our Mission
Grassroots action that builds capacity, resilience and livelihoods
HomeNet Nepal works alongside grassroots organisations to generate knowledge, strengthen community capacity, respond to emergencies and create sustainable, decent livelihoods for the most vulnerable families in Nepal.
Since 2003, HomeNet Nepal has stood with informal-sector workers — through research, organising, emergencies and everyday work towards dignified livelihoods.
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Core programme pillars
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Years of grassroots engagement
Four Pillars
What We Do
Based on its objectives, HNN works as a trustworthy, grassroots-oriented implementing organisation with priority programmes built around four pillars.
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Capacity Enhancement
Building the capacity of community leaders and grassroots, member-based organisations for recognition, visibility, protection, and improved livelihoods.
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Support During Emergencies
Supporting vulnerable communities through disaster preparedness, emergency response, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
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Sustainable Livelihood
Promoting sustainable and decent livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable families in rural and urban communities.
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Our Major Achievements
Advocating for inclusive policy for the urban and rural poor, people with disabilities, marginalised communities, and displaced people.
Since its establishment, one of the major demands and concerns raised by HNN has been the development of an inclusive policy for these communities. HNN implemented campaigns and interactions at local, regional, and national levels.
Since 2003
HNN advocacy begins
HNN raises the need for an inclusive policy for the urban and rural poor, people with disabilities, marginalised communities, and displaced people, through campaigns and interactions at local, regional, and national levels.
2013
Policy Drafting Committee formed
As a result of these efforts, the Ministry of Cooperative and Poverty Alleviation was convinced to form a draft policy drafting committee.
2013
HNN represented on the Task Force
Considering the key role played by HNN, the Ministry appointed Mr. Om Thapaliya, on behalf of HomeNet Nepal, as a member of the Task Force of the Policy Drafting Committee.
2015
Draft policy submitted
After extensive work, the committee submitted a draft Poverty Alleviation National Policy to the National Planning Commission.
Emergency Response · 2015 Earthquake
Standing With Communities in Times of Crisis
In 2015, HNN was one of the main actors working in the field to support earthquake-affected communities in several areas of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Nuwakot, and Sindhupalchowk.
Districts supported
- Kathmandu
- Lalitpur
- Bhaktapur
- Gorkha
- Nuwakot
- Sindhupalchowk
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HNN was engaged in
- Rehabilitation
- Reconstruction of school buildings
- Reconstruction of health post buildings
- Community buildings
- Livelihood assets at community level
With support from ActionAid Nepal and Oxfam GB, HNN carried out extensive work that was recognised by communities, partner organisations, and government bodies.
Emergency Response · COVID-19
Protecting Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, HNN played a crucial role in protecting informal-sector grassroots workers and their families, who faced high and multiple vulnerabilities during the pandemic and beyond.
HNN supported frontline health workers at health posts and hospitals, as well as women health volunteers, and provided significant quantities of medical equipment, facilities, and COVID-19 kits for almost two years.
Healthcare Support
Support to frontline health workers at health posts and hospitals, as well as women health volunteers.
Medical Equipment
Significant quantities of medical equipment, facilities, and COVID-19 kits provided for almost two years.
Community Learning
Local youth supported to run community learning classes, with support from Engage Nepal, ActionAid Nepal, and CARE Nepal.
Research & Surveys
A rapid survey on the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots people's lives, with support from the Asia Monitor Resource Center (AMRC).
Featured Publication
Rising from the Ruin
HNN successfully coordinated the publication of “Rising from the Ruin”, a book documenting livelihood interventions undertaken by major INGOs and their partner organisations in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake.
The book was published by the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) and facilitated by Mr. Om Thapaliya from HomeNet Nepal.
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Sustainable Livelihood
Creating Sustainable and Decent Livelihoods
Since 2010, HNN has been working to promote sustainable and decent livelihoods, especially for vulnerable families in both rural and urban areas.
Priority given to
- Disaster-affected families
- Ultra-poor communities
- Women affected by violence
- People with disabilities
Support provided
- Equipment
- Tools
- Seed money
- Market access
- Raw material sourcing
- Entrepreneurship development
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Families have received livelihood-related support through HNN's interventions.
Partnerships
Our Partners & Collaborators
HomeNet Nepal's work has been made possible through long-standing collaboration with national and international organisations.
Previous partners since 2003
Current partners
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Programs
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Get Involved With HomeNet Nepal
Community organisations, development partners, government agencies, researchers, and volunteers are all welcome to connect with our team and explore ways of working together.