Sahara Nepal is a non-government, not for profit,
community development organization registered at the District Administration
Office, Bajhang on 20 January 2010 (Registration no. 443). It is also
affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (Affiliation No. 29273) and
registered in the Internal Revenue Office (PAN number 600191641). The
organization has 30 general members. More than 35% of the members are women and
from socially disadvantaged groups including dalit and indigenous communities.
Six full time staffs as well as board members and advisors (who provide their
services voluntarily to the organization) are committed to achieve the overall
goals and objectives of the organization. The decision-making processes,
financial management and working procedures of this organization has been guided
by organizational policies and procedures making them transparent and
accountable towards our beneficiaries and stakeholders. Major focus areas of
the organization include local governance and social accountability; climate
change mitigation, adaptation and disaster risk reduction, terrestrial and
aquatic biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; youth mobilization and
leadership enhancement; community development; health, education and livelihood
promotion.