About Us

Innovative Development Education Academy — serving Nepal since 1984

Registered NGO
Established 1984
52+ Communities
5,200+ Beneficiaries
Organization Overview
Organization

Organization Overview

Innovative Development Education Academy (IDEA) aims to provide high-quality education and development programs. To enhance its online presence and improve accessibility for students, donors, and stakeholders, we purpose the development of a dynamic website incorporating modern technologies and features.

What drives us

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission is to organize and implement local resources in communities for sustainable development, and to offer the best education and training to empower youth.

Our Vision

Our vision is to achieve social change through targeted research, training, and development initiatives in local communities.

Our focus

Our Objectives

  • Develop a user-friendly, mobile-responsive website.
  • Integrate online payment for donations and scholarship sponsorships.
  • Provide structured academic information with categorized programs.
  • Facilitate volunteer and internship opportunities through an easy application process.
  • Enable efficient communication and updates through announcements and news.
Where we're headed

Our Goal

The goal of IDEA is to offer technical education to cater the demand of Nepalese youths in an international standard in various subjects for the national development in Nepal.

Principles

Core Values

  • Integrity — Transparent, accountable, and ethical in all we do
  • Excellence — Committed to high-quality program delivery
  • Inclusivity — Ensuring no one is left behind
  • Sustainability — Building solutions that last beyond our presence
  • Community Engagement — Listening to and partnering with local voices
History

Our Journey

IDEA was established in 1984 with a mission to empower and educate the population in Nepal.

1984
IDEA Established

IDEA was established with a mission to empower and educate the population in Nepal.

1995
Education Programs Expand

Expanded academic and vocational education offerings for Nepalese youth.

2005
Community Development Scale-Up

Launched integrated development programs in health, agriculture, and livelihoods.

2015
Scholarship & Online Learning

Expanded scholarship support and introduced flexible online course pathways.

2020
National Reach Milestone

Reached thousands of beneficiaries across education and development programs nationwide.

2025
40+ Years of Service

Continuing technical education and community development at international standards.

Leadership

Our Team

DR
Dr. Ram Bahadur Thapa
Executive Director
SG
Sita Gurung
Program Director
HS
Hari Sharma
Field Operations Coordinator
AK
Anjali Karki
Finance & Administration Manager
RA
Ramesh Adhikari
Communications Lead
MT
Maya Tamang
Community Mobilizer
Governance

Organizational Structure

IDEA is governed by a Board of Directors comprising development professionals, educators, and community representatives. Day-to-day operations are managed by an Executive Team including the Executive Director, Program Directors, Field Coordinators, and administrative staff across our regional offices.