About Child Development Nepal "Invest in a Child, Transform the World"
Child Development Nepal (CDN) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized and deprived children, youth, and communities by promoting their rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. Established with a vision of building an equitable and resilient society, CDN works across key sectors including education, health, nutrition, hygiene promotion, civil society development, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The organization implements community-based initiatives to improve child well-being, promote healthy behaviors, enhance local governance, and strengthen social accountability. By collaborating with local governments, civil society organizations, and development partners, CDN strives to create inclusive, participatory, and sustainable development across Nepal.
Our Role and Mission
Promoting Child & Human Rights
CDN promotes the four dimensions of child rights — survival, development, protection, and participation — while supporting inclusion of marginalized children, women, and communities into mainstream development
Strengthening Education
We strengthen the quality of education by promoting girls’ education, enrolling out-of-school children, and providing learning materials, scholarships, and school support
Livelihood & Vocational Training
CDN empowers youth through skill-based programs such as building and electrician training, computer hardware, networking, and tailoring to help achieve financial sustainability.
Humanitarian Assistance
We provide health, hygiene, and nutrition support, and respond to natural disasters by assisting affected marginalized and Dalit communities.
Advocating for Accountability
We promote transparency, participation, and accountability from duty bearers toward children, youth, and women.
Empowering Grassroots Communities
We serve as a practical advocate for children, women, and the grassroots community — believing in collective action and strong partnerships to drive change.
Core Organizational Values
Integrity
Operating with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility.
Respect & Inclusion
Valuing diversity and ensuring equal opportunity and respect for all.
Accountability
Being accountable to beneficiaries, donors, and partners.
Collaboration
Believing in collective action and strong partnerships.
Excellence
Pursuing quality and innovation in all programs
Compassion
Serving with empathy and placing dignity at the heart of our mission.
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure and Policies:
Our Coverage Areas in Nepal
Currently, CDN operates in the following districts of Nepal.
Districts We Cover:
Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals behind our mission
Kanchan Kumari Karna
Chairperson
Ram Pravesh Paswan
Vice- Chairperson
Dinesh Kumar Yadav
Treasure
Amrita Kumari Yadav
Secretary
Sony Khatun
Board Member
Laxmi Kumari
Board Member
Archana Kumari Paswan
Board Member
Kedar Shah
Program Manager
Mukesh Kumar Yadav
Admin and Finance Officer
Upendra Ray
Program Officer
Ram Pravesh Paswan
Field Officer
Ram Swarth Baitha
Social Mobilizer
Muna Paneru
Admin Assistant
Suresh Kumar Gupta
Electrician Trainer
Manoj Kumar Kushwaha
Computer Repair Trainer
Jayamala Kumari
Tailoring Trainer