Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community projects
Summary
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives supported five community projects in Nepal during 2025-26, promoting gender equality, inclusive governance, climate action, and economic empowerment with CAD 163,500 investment.
Key Points
- The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invested CAD 163,500 in five Nepalese community projects during 2025-26.
- Projects advanced gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action, and economic empowerment.
- The Centre for Media Research–Nepal trained 210 youth to counter misinformation and reached over 20,000 citizens.
- The Blue Diamond Society promoted LGBTQIA+ visibility through sensitisation and advocacy activities.
- IUCN Nepal empowered indigenous women and youth in Mustang to integrate gender-specific knowledge in conservation and climate resilience.
