The Asia Foundation

Conducting sensitization programs for 4,950 men on gender-based violence (GBV) related issues; Forming 10 community-level men's "anti-violence" groups; Psychosocial counseling to 2,400 GBV survivors; Vocational training and life skills education to 300 GBV survivors.

Street drama performances to promote peace; Camp for artists to explore peace as a theme in their creative work.

Theater performances to promote peace; Camp for artists to explore peace as a theme in their creative work.

Performing arts training to community mediators.

Conducting training on Kachahari theater techniques to five district level partners; Twenty performances in six project districts on Kachahari; Eighty street dramas on Trafficking in Persons Act's in six districts.

Training for youth in civic leadership.

Support for foreign policy experts from Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka to attend a regional conference in New Delhi to discuss America’s Role in Asia.

Office equipment to strengthen operational capacity to provide counseling
and community support for victims of incest and child rape.

Radio series on Nepalis living in the United States and their impressions of life in
America.

Radio series on Nepalis living in the United States and their impressions of life in America.

Five Korean development practitioners from government and NGO agencies were awarded fellowships to work in projects in developing Asian countries (Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam) for up to three months.

Support for deployment of 20 long-term observers and 80 short-term observers for the Constituent Assembly election.

Five roundtable discussions on various aspects of security sector reform in Nepal.

Community radio programs on peace; Training workshops in marginalized communities in Dang District on skills and practices of conflict resolution, civic leadership, and peace
building.

Community radio programs on peace; Training workshops on skills and practices of conflict resolution, civic leadership, and peace building in marginalized communities in Dang District.

Production and dissemination of a monograph on models of devolution of power in sub-national governments.

Production and dissemination of a monograph on models of devolution of power in sub-national governments.

Research monographs for Constituent Assembly members on four key issues of federal restructuring.

Research monographs for Constituent Assembly members on four key issues of federal restructuring.

Training of 125 student leaders on non-violent political expression.

Training in interest-based facilitated mediation; Emergency and health support to families
affected by the conflict; Training in psychosocial counseling for traditional faith healers
and youth in Kanchanpur District.

1,571 community-level declarations developed among 78,928 representatives from marginalized communities across Nepal; One national manifesto synthesized and presented to Constituent Assembly members.

Public meetings in marginalized communities to prepare district reform agendas to be presented to Constituent Assembly members.

Acquisition and distribution of 16,648 books to eight colleges, four government agencies,
six hospitals, one news agency, eight local NGOs, five public libraries, and two secondary
schools.

Acquisition and distribution of more than 17,000 books and journals to 68 institutions including schools, universities, non-governmental institutions, libraries, medical institutes, and government bodies.

Acquisition and distribution of 11,705 books to 39 schools and non-governmental organizations in 17 districts.

Training of journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting; Preparation of investigative
features on conflict-related issues.

Study on impunity in Nepal.

Continued support for public education on the Trafficking in Persons Act's victim protection provisions; Training of law enforcement officials and foreign service officers; Legal aid and psychosocial support for trafficking victims; Dissemination of Trafficking in Persons Acts through 2,000 posters and 25,000 pamphlets.

Training on court-referred mediation at the appellate and district courts of Nepal.

Establishment of two new mediation centers; Support for two existing centers, and training of new and experienced mediators.

Orientation for 16 Constituent Assembly members on community mediation.

Maintaining operations of four mediation centers; Developing an Advance Mediation Training Manual; Regional consultation meeting on the Mediation Act.

Public education on the Trafficking in Persons Act’s victim protection provisions; Training of law enforcement officials and foreign service officers; Legal aid and psychosocial support for trafficking victims.

Civic and voter education in 75 districts in preparation for the Constituent Assembly election.

Expansion of community mediation endowment funds in seven districts.

Implementing community mediation services; Building the foundation for program sustainability.

Implementation of community mediation services and mediation training in 12 districts.

Community mediation and peace-building workshops and initiatives in five districts.

Assessment of regulatory gaps in Nepal’s microfinance policy and reform recommendations.

Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Forum for Protection of Public Interest; Forum for Women, Law, and Development; Institute for Governance and Development

Civic and voter education in 75 districts in preparation for the constituent assembly.

Orientation and dialogue sessions on peace building among different religious and cultural
groups; Training in psychosocial counseling; Counseling and educational support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Establishment of children's clubs in Morang District.

Orientation and dialogue sessions on peace building among religious and cultural groups; Training on psychosocial counseling; Counseling and educational support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Establishment of children’s clubs in Morang District.

Protective services for victims of conflict and torture; Psychosocial counseling training
for local youth; Interaction program for victims' families to strengthen mutual
understanding and assist in local peace building in Ramechap District.

Protective services for victims of conflict and torture; Psychosocial counseling training for youth; Interaction program for victims’ families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Ramechap District.

Civic leadership development in four districts.

Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Forum for Protection of Public Interest; Institute of Governance and Development; Service for Underprivileged Section of Society

Implementation of community mediation services in 13 districts.

Production and distribution of documentaries on women's role in peace building,
reconciliation, and conflict transformation.

Production and distribution of a documentary highlighting the role of three women in peace building, reconciliation, and conflict transformation.

Training in forum theater for youth clubs; 16 forum theater performances in Sindhuli
District.

Training on forum theater for youth club members; 16 forum theater performances in Sindhuli District.

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal; Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Dalit NGO Federation; Federation of Community Forest Users of Nepal; Forum for Protection of Public Interest; Forum for Women, Law and Development; Freedom Forum; Ganesh Man Singh Academy; Informal Sector Service Center; Institute of Governance and Development; Teachers Union Nepal; National Federation of Irrigation and Water Users Association of Nepal; Nepal Jaycees; Private and Boarding Schools Association of Nepal

Technical support for establishment of the National Election Monitoring Alliance; Training of trainers in election monitoring.

Luncheon discussion with The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Nepal, Mr. Nick
Langton focused on the issues facing Nepal and The Asia Foundation’s role in the transition
within the country related to governance and the constituent assembly. 

The Asia Foundation's Representative in Nepal, Mr. Nick Langton, discussed the next steps for the Nepalese parliament following Nepal's historic vote to abolish its 240-year-old monarchy on Tuesday, June 4, 2008. Mr. Langton also discussed the Foundation's role during the elections as observers and its attempts to cultivate civil-military relationships within the new Parliament.

A luncheon discussion featuring the Foundation's former country representative in Nepal and current country representative in India, who spoke about current political events in Nepal including constitutional reform, as well as the impact of the global economic crisis in the country.

Continued support for commercial mediation in Kathmandu; Groundwork laid for new community mediation centers in Butwal and Biratnagar.

Continued support for commercial mediation in Kathmandu, Butwal, and Biratnagar.

Public meetings in marginalized communities to prepare district reform agendas to be presented to Constituent Assembly members; National conference to synthesize a national agenda for a presentation to Constituent Assembly members.

Technical support for the Election Commission's voter registration campaign; and public
debates on constituent assembly issues on radio, television, and in open-air events.

Public interest litigation on human rights, women’s rights, civil liberties, and the
environment.

Public interest litigation to protect the rights of women, children, and the poor.

Public interest litigation to protect the rights of women, children, and the poor.

Establishment of a Central Legal Aid Unit and Regional Legal Aid Units in two districts.

Continued support for a Central Legal Aid Unit and Regional Legal Aid Units in two districts.

Refresher training and training of trainers to lawyers and public prosecutors; Workshop on psychosocial needs of victims for 25 judges, lawyers, and paralegals; Training on psychosocial counseling for social mobilizers and shelter counselors; Continued support for public education on the Trafficking in Persons Act's victim protection provisions; Training of law enforcement officials and foreign service officers; Legal aid and psychosocial support for trafficking victims.

Establishment of peace centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling
services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict
resolution; Public hearings on issues of community development, rights of marginalized
groups, and reconciliation in Bajura District.

Establishment of Peace Centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution; Public hearings on issues of community development, rights of marginalized groups, and reconciliation in Bajura District.

Support for screening of American films to 35,000 Nepali youth.

Double-issue on climate change and South Asia, a compilation of comprehensive reporting, opinions, and analysis on global warming as it relates to South Asia.

Support services for women, children, and other victims of the conflict; Awareness campaign
on peace in schools and communities; Workshops for non-partisan third parties to increase
their knowledge of humanitarian principles; Establishment of Peace Fund in Humla District.

Support services for women, children, and other victims of conflict; Awareness campaign on peace in schools and communities; Workshops for non-partisan third parties to increase their knowledge of humanitarian principles; Establishment of a Peace Fund in Humla District.

Orientation on civil rights for community-based organizations; Community meetings and
dissemination of human rights findings to the media; Establishment of Peace Centers to
provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution in Rolpa District.

Orientation on civil rights for community-based organizations; Community meetings and dissemination of human rights findings to the media; Establishment of Peace Centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution in Rolpa District; Services for conflict-affected single women.

Continued support services for conflict-affected single women.

Establishment of women's groups to promote peace and protect the interests of marginalized communities; Awareness raising on human rights, civic leadership, peace building, and the
constituent assembly in Baitadi District.

Support for election commission representatives from Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka to observe India's general elections.

Best practice manual of lessons learned from Constituent Assembly election observation; Roundtable meetings with political parties, security agencies, and the Election Commission to define and clarify the role of domestic election observers; Analytical monograph on the different electoral systems.

Training for district-level human rights activists on legal, procedural, and technical
aspects of human rights violation documentation.

Support for the formulation of policies, regulatory guidelines, and advocacy strategies for
institutionalizing the use of electronic payments in Nepal.

Conducting public-private dialogues on the local business climates in Kaski, Morang, Banke, and Rupendehi Districts.

Production and dissemination of civic education materials on legal, procedural, and content
issues surrounding the constituent assembly.

Budget process analysis of Butwal Municipality and reform recommendations.

Design of a perception survey to analyze the local business climate in Kaski, Morang, Banke, and Rupandehi Districts.

National civic awareness survey on issues surrounding the constituent assembly.

Public opinion poll on contemporary political events.

Computer equipment, furniture, books, and training to strengthen the library and information networks.

Research, consultations, and advocacy on the legal rights of Nepal's traditionally
marginalized communities in 15 districts.

Internship program to support the judiciary and train 50 law students to assist pretrial detainees and their attorneys; Research, consultations, and advocacy on the legal rights of Nepal’s traditionally marginalized communities in 15 districts.

Internship program to support the judiciary and train 65 law students to assist pretrial detainees and their attorneys; Developing a computerized system to enhance police case monitoring and tracking; Training law enforcement on the new computer tracking system; Conducting coordination meetings between police and prosecutors.

Increasing public awareness of Human Trafficking and Transportation Control Act 2064 through development and broadcast of 10 Public Service Announcements; Producing and broadcasting 40 weekly radio programs on national radio stations targeting 31 districts.

Understanding the business climate in four local districts in Nepal through surveys and the administration of public-private dialogues with the Nepal Economic Forum.

The participation of five Constituent Assembly members in a seminar on women's rights; Project on single women in Rukum District.

Training and discussions on peace building, skills and practices of conflict resolution,
social justice, and appreciate inquiry; Establishment of reconciliation groups in Baitadi
District.

Training and discussion on peace building skills and practices of conflict resolution, social justice, and strategic planning and review; Establishment of reconciliation groups in Baitadi District.

Civic education and public discussions in 16 districts on the constituent assembly.

Civic education and consultation meetings on issues surrounding the constituent assembly.

District outreach and case backlog reduction.

Scholarships and economic support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Human rights and conflict management training; Community discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development; Interaction programs for victims' families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Dang District.

Scholarships and economic support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Human rights and conflict management training; Community discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development; Interaction programs for victims’ families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Dang District; Mock parliament to expose participants to the democratic process and highlight peace issues.

Continued support for scholarships and economic support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Human rights and conflict management training; Community discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development; Interaction programs for victims' families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peacebuilding in Dang District; Mock parliament to expose participants to the democratic process and highlight peace issues.

Conducting economic analysis for a business climate perception survey; Providing recommendations on how to conduct public-private dialogues in Kaski, Morang, Banke and Rupandehi Districts.

Workshops exploring reform issues with major political parties.

Training programs for judges, justice sector personnel, and government attorneys.

Training programs for judges, justice sector personnel, and government attorneys.

Strategic review of the capacity and structure of the judiciary regarding case and court management.

Strategic review of the capacity and structure of the judiciary regarding case and court management.

Workshops for stakeholders to promote mediation alternatives and build the capacity of Nepal Mediators Society as a nationwide networking organization.

Workshops for stakeholders to promote mediation alternatives and build the capacity of Nepal Mediators Society as a nationwide networking organization.

Training and orientation, and discussion of conflict transformation and human rights for
peace workers, youth clubs, women’s groups, and local leaders in Kaski District.

Establishment of four "one-stop" repair shops for young women trained in motorcycle mechanics and electronics repair.

Establish four “one-stop” repair shops for young women trained in motorcycle mechanics and electronics repair.

Continued support for public awareness campaign to strengthen court-annexed mediation in seven districts.

Public awareness campaign to strengthen court-annexed mediation in seven districts.

Workshops on peace building and social justice; Psychosocial counseling camps for victims of conflict; Training of teachers in peace education in schools in Gulmi District.

Workshops on peace building and social justice; Psychosocial counseling camps for victims of conflict; Training of teachers on peace education in schools in Gulmi District.

Workshops in six districts to identify and initiate local peace and reform activities.

Awareness raising and interaction programs for victims' families on human rights, civic
leadership, peace building, and the constituent assembly in Argakhachi District.

Support for a visit to the U.S. to interview Nepali diaspora on their reflections on life in America for a radio magazine series: “Postcards from America: Through Nepali Eyes.”

Publication of a series of peace newsletters and public dialogues on peace building in Palpa
District.

Publication of peace newsletters and public dialogue on peace building in Palpa District.

Discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development for youth clubs, local government officials, human rights organizations, and advocacy groups; Creation of children’s clubs.

Training for youth and government officials on peace building and monitoring conflict in
Jajarkot District.

Assessment of the impact of armed conflict in Rolpa and Rukum Districts; Capacity building
in psychosocial counseling, community reconciliation, and gender; Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices around the role of women in community reconciliation and conflict transformation.

Assessment of the impact of armed conflict in Rolpa and Rukum Districts; Capacity building in psychosocial counseling, community reconciliation, and gender issues; Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices on the role of women in community reconciliation and conflict transformation.

Training and orientation for psychosocial workers, teachers, and high school students;
Scholarships for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Skill development training
for youth from high schools and community groups in Dailekh District.

Orientation and training for psychosocial workers, teachers, and high school students; Scholarships forvictims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Skill development training for youth from high schools and community groups in Dailekh District; 30 radio programs on conflict and the role of communities in peace building.

Street drama to promote peace.

Public awareness campaign utilizing street drama to promote peace and awareness of the
constituent assembly.

Aawaaj; Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Maiti Nepal; Nagarik Aawaz; Nepal Community Development Center; Nepal Rugmark Foundation; Sahara Group; Saathi

Skills training leading to gainful employment for 971 trafficking survivors and young women at risk of trafficking.

Roundtable discussions in five regions on reconstitution of the Nepali state.

Publication and dissemination of research on the “Spatial Dimensions of Ethnicity in Nepal.”

Providing a baseline awareness in Constituent Assembly (CA) members on procedural issues; Organizing induction training to 601 CA members on CA Secretariat approved curriculum; Printing 1,200 copies of the CA Rules of Procedure.

Workshop on federalization of security among security sector stakeholders.

Awareness raising around contemporary social problems within an Islamic framework.

Study visit for five high-level staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct an assessment of Afghan Embassies in four different countries in the central Asia region: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan; Support to three high-ranking Afghan Government officials to participate in the conference, “Effective Capacity Building for Senior Public Officials,” conducted by the International Institute of Public Policy and Management at the University of Malaya; Facilitation of a study tour for four staff from the Independent Election Commission to exchange with the respective election commission staff in Australia and Nepal; Facilitation of a study visit for 11 officials from counterparts in the Indian Government, the Independent Directorate for Local Governance and Ministry for Rehabilitation and Rural Development; Study tour for 21 Afghan Government officials representing various ministries and departments to visit Malaysia for IMPUMA 2008 training; Study tour to facilitate the Deputy Chief of Staff to participate in “Leaders in Development” conference; Support to Member of Parliament, Ms. Shinkai Zahine Karokhail, to participate in the “International Leaders Forum” in Denver, Colorado; Support to three ranking Afghan Government officials to participate in training on “Senior Management Program” conducted by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore.

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal; Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Dalit NGO Federation; Federation of Community Forest Users of Nepal; Forum for Protection of Public Interest; Forum for Women, Law and Development; Freedom Forum; Ganesh Man Singh Academy; Informal Sector Service Center; Institute of Governance and Development; National Federation of Irrigation and Water Users Association of Nepal; Nepal Jaycees; Private and Boarding Schools Association of Nepal; Teachers Union Nepal

Technical support for the National Election Monitoring Alliance; Training of trainers on election monitoring; Mobilization of 2,004 monitors for the Constituent Assembly election.

Support for additional equipment and the establishment of a fifth “one-stop” repair shop.

Training workshops on conflict resolution and peace building for community leaders; Focus
group discussions on issues related to peace, reconciliation, and reintegration;
Psychosocial counseling for victims of conflict and trauma in Kalikot District.

Community radio programs, dialogue sessions, and newsletters on peace building; Training in civic leadership and peace building to promote peace and protect the interest of
marginalized communities in Kanchanpur District.

Community radio programs, dialogue sessions, and newsletters on peace building; Training on civic leadership and peace building to promote peace and protect the interests of marginalized communities in Kanchanpur District.

Workshops on peace building and security for five women’s groups in Kailali District.

Workshops on peace building and security for five women’s groups in Kailali District.

Sensitization programs for 30 religious leaders on gender-based violence related issues; Psychosocial support and medical and legal services to 700 war widows; Vocational training and life skills education to 100 war widows and job placements.

Conference on peace building for youth wings of major political parties.

Training for youth in civic leadership.

Training for youth in civic leadership.