LWF Nepal celebrates 40 years of work for people in need

Emergency response  

In the past 40 years, the team has also responded to almost all emergencies, including natural disasters. They include significant earthquakes in 1988, 2015 and 2023, frequent floods and landslides, and the COVID-19 pandemic 2019. Since 1991, LWF Nepal has supported refugees from Bhutan and other countries.  

Following the 2015 earthquake, the LWF Nepal partnered with Caritas Internationalis for reconstruction work, in line with the Declaration of Intent signed in Malmö. In 2021, they introduced a farming app for small-scale farmers. It has contributed to high-level advocacy in the United Nations Human Rights Council through the Universal Periodic Review.   

While big disasters such as earthquakes and floods generate headlines and funding, the true strength of the country program has always been long-term development work with marginalized communities in remote locations. Dahal says: "We aim to build the socio-economic resilience of communities through livelihoods promotion, emergency response, and lobbying and advocacy for their increased access to resources and services."

It is an honor to stand with you, to learn from you, and to journey alongside you in the pursuit of a more just and equitable world.

– Dr Bijaya Bajracharya, Country Director LWF Nepal, to local communities

"Cornerstone of our journey"  

In 2023, services provided by LWF Nepal reached 41,971 individuals, 63 percent of whom were women, a testament to LWF Nepal's deep commitment to gender justice in a very traditional society. The program highlights its deep connection to the communities it works with: "Your strength, resilience, and courage inspire us daily. It is an honor to stand with you, to learn from you, and to journey alongside you in the pursuit of a more just and equitable world," Country Director Bajracharya says. 

Four decades of work for people in need have only been possible with the support of many partners, Bajracharya affirms, thanking the Nepali government, local communities, volunteers and staff, and international partners and donors. 

"Thank you for being the cornerstone of our journey," she says. "Your support, partnership, and faith have been instrumental in our mission to serve those in need, advocate for the oppressed, and promote community resilience. Your belief in our cause has empowered us to touch countless lives, bringing hope and transformation to marginalized and vulnerable communities of Nepal."  

"Our journey is far from over, and with your support, we will continue to make a lasting impact for generations to come," Country Director Bajracharya adds. "Here's to 40 years of faith, service, and solidarity—and many more years of transformative impact."