Who We Are
Registered with the District Administration Office (DAO), Nawalparasi in 1999, the Himalayan Community Development Forum (HICODEF) is a non-governmental organization specializing in integrated community development Programmes in Nepal. HICODEF is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC), the NGO Federation of Nepal, and other like-minded organizations and networks at both national and district levels. HICODEF commenced its operations in 1999 in partnership with ActionAid Nepal, working in the northern hilly areas of the then Nawalparasi District. Since its establishment, the organization has collaborated with a wide range of national and international development partners, including DFID, FINNIDA, MEDEP, Restless Development, Practical Action, Handicap International, UNICEF, BNMT, Helvetas, Action Against Hunger, DAI, and Heifer International, among others. In addition to Nawalparasi East and West, HICODEF has implemented Programmes in several districts, including Chitwan, Morang, Parbat, Myagdi, and Dhading. Currently, HICODEF is implementing projects in Nawalparasi East and West districts.
Registration & Legal Status
✓ SWC Registration:11469 (Affiliated on 2057/07/30 B.S.)
Vision
"HICODEF envisions a just, inclusive, and equitable society where all people fully enjoy their fundamental human rights and live with dignity, free from all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and poverty."
Mission
HICODEF’s mission is to contribute to the creation of an equitable and inclusive society, free from all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and poverty, through sustainable community empowerment processes
Core Values
History & Background
Registered with the District Administration Office (DAO), Nawalparasi in 1999, the Himalayan Community Development Forum (HICODEF) is a non-governmental organization specializing in integrated community development Programmes in Nepal. HICODEF is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC), the NGO Federation of Nepal, and other like-minded organizations and networks at both national and district levels. HICODEF commenced its operations in 1999 in partnership with ActionAid Nepal, working in the northern hilly areas of the then Nawalparasi District. Since its establishment, the organization has collaborated with a wide range of national and international development partners, including DFID, FINNIDA, MEDEP, Restless Development, Practical Action, Handicap International, UNICEF, BNMT, Helvetas, Action Against Hunger, DAI, and Heifer International, among others. In addition to Nawalparasi East and West, HICODEF has implemented Programmes in several districts, including Chitwan, Morang, Parbat, Myagdi, and Dhading. Currently, HICODEF is implementing projects in Nawalparasi East and West districts.