Development Programs

Protecting children, strengthening communities, building futures

5,200+
Children & families reached
52
Communities served
12
Active programs
40
Years of impact
IDEA community programs
How we help

Every program starts with listening to communities.

IDEA designs each initiative alongside local leaders — from maternal health outreach to vocational training — so solutions fit the people they serve and last beyond our presence.

All programs

Our development initiatives

Ecd-program

ECD Program

Early childhood development centers nurturing young minds in rural communities.

320+ children in early learning centers
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Nfe-program

NFE Program

Non-formal education for out-of-school youth and adult learners.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Formal-education

Formal Education

Supporting access to quality formal schooling for marginalized children.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Mch-program

MCH Program

Maternal and child health services integrated with community outreach.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Nutrition-program

Nutrition Program

Combating malnutrition through education, supplementation, and kitchen gardens.

1,200 families with improved nutrition
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Sustainable-agriculture-program

Sustainable Agriculture Program

Training farmers in organic practices and climate-resilient crops.

450 farmers trained in organic methods
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Renewable-energysolar-energy

Renewable Energy/Solar Energy

Bringing clean solar power to off-grid schools and health posts.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Environmental-education

Environmental Education

Teaching conservation and environmental stewardship in schools.

28 schools in conservation programs
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Employment-oriented-vocational-training-program

Employment Oriented Vocational Training Program

Skills training in tailoring, carpentry, IT, and hospitality.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Scholarship-program

Scholarship Program

Financial support enabling talented students to continue their education.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Microcredit-for-women

Microcredit for Women

Empowering women entrepreneurs with micro-loans and business training.

Reaching communities across Nepal
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Action-research-on-regreening-project

Action Research on Regreening Project

Community-led reforestation and watershed restoration research.

15 hectares restored since 2020
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