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1. Supporting social entrepreneurs

2. What we do
• Supporting social entrepreneurs in
Nepal for 10 years.
• Mentorship, knowledge sharing,
access to funding and networking.
• Established the first national Social
Entrepreneurship Award program
and managed the Youth Action Fund
• Set up A Shop with a Story to
showcase and sell products from
women social entrepreneurs.
• Launched Hidden Journeys, a
unique program for visitors to meet
pioneering changemakers in Nepal

3. Challenges facing social
entrepreneurs in Nepal
• Recruiting professional staff and labor due to
continuous migration out of the country.
• Market distortion by NGOs and development
sector creates an unlevel playing field for
social enterprises.
• Endemic corruption
• Challenging topography, poor roads and
inadequate infrastructure
• Continued uncertainty – eg earthquakes,
economic blockade, floods, regular strikes,
political instability.
However, recent elections and a new Federal Structure have created a
sense of optimism and energy in the country with new opportunities for
social entrepreneurs to drive change.

4. • We have worked with 100s of
social entrepreneurs who
show resilience, ingenuity and
unwavering commitment to
create impact in Nepal.
• Intelligent, home grown
solutions to tackle social
problems
• Market based sustainable
business models that create
long term change.

5. Nirjala Shrestha
Nirjala Crafts

8. SABITA MAHARJAN
KIRTIPUR HOSERY

12. SHANTI DOLMA
KAKANI NATURAL DYE

16. PHUL MAYA TAMANG
BHATEDADHA COOPERATIVE

21. Any time women come together with a collective
intention, it's a powerful thing. Whether it's sitting
down making a quilt, in a kitchen preparing a meal, in a
club reading the same book, or around the table
playing cards, or planning a birthday party, when
women come together with a collective intention,
magic HAPPENS.
- PhyliciaRashad

23. Join Us!