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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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What We DoFour pillars, one grassroots approach
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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Places HomeNet Nepal has worked in Nepal
Our head office is in Thapathali, Kathmandu. The markers below show districts documented in HNN's own work, including the six districts covered after the 2015 earthquake.
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Additional working areas can be added to this map as HNN confirms them.
Pillar 01
Knowledge Building
HNN carries out research and studies focused on the issues, challenges, and realities of informal-sector workers and grassroots communities, and documents that evidence so it can inform practice and policy.
Key activities
- Research and studies on the issues of informal-sector workers
- Documentation of community realities and field experience
- Rapid surveys during emergencies, including the COVID-19 impact survey
- Coordination of publications such as “Rising from the Ruin”
Impact
Evidence generated by HNN has supported national policy discussions, including the drafting of the Poverty Alleviation National Policy.
Pillar 02
Capacity Enhancement
HNN strengthens community leaders and member-based organisations so that informal-sector workers gain recognition, visibility, protection, and better livelihoods in their own communities.
Key activities
- Leadership development for grassroots community leaders
- Organisational strengthening of member-based organisations
- Interactions and campaigns at local, regional, and national levels
- Linking communities with government agencies, NGOs, and alliances
Impact
Grassroots representation contributed to HNN being appointed to the Task Force of the Government's Policy Drafting Committee in 2013.
Pillar 03
Support During Emergencies
From the 2015 earthquake through the COVID-19 pandemic, HNN has worked directly in the field with affected communities on preparedness, response, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and healthcare support.
Key activities
- Disaster preparedness with communities at risk
- Rehabilitation and reconstruction of schools, health posts, and community buildings
- Restoration of livelihood assets at community level
- Medical equipment, facilities, and COVID-19 kits for frontline health workers
Impact
HNN was one of the main actors in the field after the 2015 earthquake across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Nuwakot, and Sindhupalchowk.
Pillar 04
Sustainable Livelihood
Since 2010, HNN has promoted sustainable and decent livelihoods for vulnerable families in both rural and urban areas, with priority given to disaster-affected families, ultra-poor communities, women affected by violence, and people with disabilities.
Key activities
- Equipment and tools for home-based and small-scale work
- Seed money for family enterprises
- Market access and raw material sourcing
- Entrepreneurship development support
Impact
865 families have received livelihood-related support through HNN's interventions.
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Community organisations, development partners, government agencies, researchers, and volunteers are all welcome to connect with our team and explore ways of working together.