Transforming Lives through Education, Health, Nutrition, and Empowerment

Transforming Lives through Education, Health, Nutrition, and Empowerment

Child Development Nepal (CDN) is a non-governmental organization committed to uplifting children, youth, and communities through education, health, nutrition, livelihood, civil society development, and disaster resilience. We work to build inclusive, healthy, and self-reliant communities where every individual can live with dignity and opportunity.

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Welcome to Child Development Nepal

Registered in 2015 A.D. (2071 B.S.) with District Administration Office, Sarlahi

Child Development Nepal (CDN) was established to bring transformative change in the lives of marginalized and deprived children and communities. Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC), we work tirelessly to ensure participation, survival, protection, and development rights for all. Since our establishment, we have implemented various projects across Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Nutrition, Child Rights, Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health, awareness programs on earthquakes, Violence against Women, vocational training for youth, awareness against human and child trafficking, flood support, and COVID-19 response in coordination with provincial and local governments.

CDN also capacitated child club members about their rights and livelihood programs, benefiting the health of children and families. Orientations are conducted for adolescents, pregnant women, lactating mothers, volunteers, and mothers’ groups about the importance of nutritious foods like green vegetables, fish, and eggs during pregnancy and lactation, and for infant health. We also guide mother groups on local budgetary processes to advocate for priority programs like nutrition, livelihood, environmental sanitation, and safe drinking water. Free Health Screening & Help Desk services against COVID-19 were organized in 10 municipalities in coordination with the District Administration Office, Sarlahi. CDN has extensive experience in emergency response and community development, providing immediate relief and supporting long-term rehabilitation of affected families with support from Aide et Action International Nepal. Orientation programs for students cover child physical and mental health, sexual abuse prevention, solid waste management, and handwashing procedures in Barahathawa Municipality and Bishnu Rural Municipality. Awareness campaigns also cover sex, gender, gender inequality, and gender-based violence.

Current Major Project:

The “Education and Livelihood for Dignified Life” program, funded by Aide et Action Nepal and implemented in 10 municipalities, works to improve lives by providing quality education and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The program empowers youth and women through skill development, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and income-generating activities, while promoting gender equality and social inclusion. It also strengthens community well-being by supporting nutrition initiatives and providing COVID-19 relief assistance to vulnerable groups, ensuring everyone has the chance to lead a healthier, dignified life.

Current Major Project:

The "Together for Nutrition program" improves the quality of life for children, youth, and communities by linking education with essential health services. It boosts school enrollment, learning outcomes, and teacher capacity while ensuring inclusive access for marginalized groups. At the same time, it promotes hygiene, nutrition, preventive health, and awareness on safe water and menstrual hygiene. By combining education and health, the program empowers families to live healthier, more informed, and dignified lives.

Vision

A society envisioned by Child Development Nepal where every child, youth, and marginalized individual can achieve their full potential, live with dignity, and contribute to a just and equitable community.

Mission

To implement programs through Child Development Nepal that promote good governance, sustainable peace, development, and social change by creating awareness, organizing, and mobilizing children, youth, and marginalized communities for equitable development and social justice.

Our Goal

Through Child Development Nepal, we aim to enhance the participation of children, youth, and community members from need identification to monitoring and evaluation of programs. Our efforts focus on addressing illiteracy, unemployment, livelihood challenges, health issues, and social discrimination through a participatory and democratic process.

How We Work & Why Partner With Us

How We Work

Community Mobilization

Engaging children, youth, women & local leaders.

Collaboration

Partnering with municipalities, schools & international donors.

Capacity Building

Training teachers, farmers, women & youth.

Advocacy

Promoting inclusion, gender equality & child rights.

Sustainability

Ensuring local ownership & government linkage.

Why Partner With Us?

Child Development Nepal (CDN) is a trusted, community-based NGO delivering impactful programs for children, women, and marginalized communities. We work with collaboration, transparency, and innovation to create sustainable change.

Proven Impact

Since 2015, CDN has achieved measurable results in education, child rights, livelihoods, and emergency response. We have directly supported over 40,205 children, 37,407 women, and 2,553 youths. Our multi-sectoral projects are implemented successfully in partnership with local governments and international donors.

Strong Local Presence

CDN maintains deep-rooted engagement in 12 municipalities and rural municipalities of Sarlahi district. We mobilize Mothers’ Groups, child clubs, teachers, youth volunteers, and community leaders to strengthen community development.

Governance & Accountability

Registered with District Administration Office & affiliated with SWC
Strong policies on child protection, anti-corruption, gender equality, and financial transparency
Financial management with FAMAS software & annual external audits

Collaborative Approach

CDN works closely with local governments, international partners such as Aide et Action Nepal, and communities. Our partnership-driven model strengthens local ownership and sustainability, emphasizing inclusion, participation, and capacity building.