The NGO Federation of Nepal

Basic Operational Guidelines for It's Members Organizations

NGO Federation of Nepal is the one and only umbrella organization of non-governmental organizations in Nepal with more than 2,600 organizations as its members. These operational guidelines have been prepared with the objective to make it more convenient for the NGOs to perform their activities in fair, transparent, pro-people and easy way. These guidelines are based on the national and international universal principles and on the NGO Code of Conduct implemented by the Federation.

1. We will conduct our activities with complete commitment to human rights, sustainable development, people’s participation and values and ethics of universal democracy.
2. Our activities and actions will be transparent to all the concerned parties.
3. We will perform our activities in a fair manner, irrespective of individual preference for caste, religion, sect, gender and political creed.
4. We will not provide any kinds of donations, transport facility, equipment or other facilities to organizations established with a political objective or affiliated with political parties, groups or organizations, to further their political, military or communal motives.
5. We call upon all sides to abide by national and international laws of human rights which are considered most effective at a time of internal conflict and humanitarian crisis.
6. We are convinced that our members who are working in the sector of social development and human rights will have to face no kind of violence, abduction, harassment, fear or any other kind of inhuman treatment. If such incidents occur, we will protest against it on the basis of provisions under international human rights.
7. We are convinced that we will be able to reach the general public, as required by the people and work for their welfare in an independent way, without any obstructions.
8. We are committed to providing significant contribution to the development of Nepal, maintaining partnership and coordination with all concerned. We believe that the prevalent questions of poverty, discrimination and marginalization can only be addressed when there is restoration of peace in the country.
9. Our members, office-bearers and social workers will work with humanitarian service and support for the preservation of human rights as their priority.

According to the guidelines stated above the NGO Federation of Nepal requests all regional and district committees, focal points and member organizations to carry out human rights, social service and other social welfare activities on a regular basis. The Federation appeals with all the concerned parties to provide necessary support to function according to the operational guidelines mentioned above.