HomeNet Nepal logoWho We Are

A grassroots organisation working with Nepal's informal-sector workers since 2003

HomeNet Nepal (HNN) stands with informal-sector workers, marginalised communities, vulnerable families, people with disabilities, displaced people, disaster-affected communities, and people living in poverty.

Our Story

Established in 2003, rooted in communities

HomeNet Nepal was established in 2003 as a grassroots organisation working alongside informal-sector workers and the communities they belong to.

Over more than two decades, HNN has worked as a trustworthy, grassroots-oriented implementing organisation: generating knowledge on the issues facing informal-sector workers, strengthening community leaders and member-based organisations, supporting communities during emergencies, and promoting sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable families in both rural and urban areas.

What We Do
Community members reviewing documents together in a community hall in Nepal

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Families supported through livelihood initiatives

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Years of grassroots engagement

Our Objectives

What HomeNet Nepal set out to do

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Research & Knowledge

Conduct research and studies on the diversified issues of informal-sector workers.

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Community Capacity

Build the capacity of community leaders of informal-sector grassroots, member-based organisations for recognition, visibility, protection, and better livelihoods.

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Partnerships & Networks

Develop links with concerned government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and alliances both within and outside Nepal.

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Emergency Support

Support needy people in disaster preparedness and during emergencies.

Membership

Who Belongs to the HomeNet Nepal Network

HomeNet Nepal is a network of grassroots organisations, community leaders, informal-sector worker groups, and allied partners working together for inclusion, recognition, and sustainable livelihoods.

Grassroots Member Organisations

Community-based organisations and groups representing informal-sector workers at the local level.

Informal-Worker Networks

Networks of home-based workers, street vendors, domestic workers, and other informal-sector workers seeking recognition and rights.

Supporting Partners

NGOs, international agencies, government bodies, and civil society allies working alongside HNN on programmes and advocacy.

Specific member organisations, membership criteria, and joining processes will be added here once confirmed by HomeNet Nepal.

Our Major Achievements

Advocating for inclusive policy

Since its establishment, one of the major demands and concerns raised by HNN has been the development of an inclusive policy for the urban and rural poor, people with disabilities, marginalised communities, and displaced people.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 2015

    Draft policy submitted

    After extensive work, the committee submitted a draft Poverty Alleviation National Policy to the National Planning Commission.

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

HomeNet South Asia logoHomeNet South Asia
UNIFEM (UN Women) logoUNIFEM (UN Women)
Ford Foundation logoFord Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation logoBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
ActionAid Nepal logoActionAid Nepal
CARE Nepal logoCARE Nepal
Oxfam GB logoOxfam GB

Current partners

Asia Monitor Resource Center (AMRC) logoAsia Monitor Resource Center (AMRC)
Engage Nepal / Soarway Foundation logoEngage Nepal / Soarway Foundation

Logos shown are sourced automatically as placeholders. Official logo files can be uploaded by HNN.

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.