NGO Federation of Nepal · national network
One federation, 77 district chapters, one place to find them.
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The federation at a glance
REGISTER · PUBLISHED SCOPE
6,525
organisations in the chapter register
Only verified, public-consented membership can appear in the directory. A missing total is left blank until its register is approved.
Source: federation and membership registers · 2026-10-29
BY PROVINCE · CURRENT REGISTER
- Bagmati1,819
- Gandaki671
- Karnali461
- Koshi1,077
- Lumbini730
- Madhesh924
- Sudurpashchim843
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NFN Civic Space Bulletin, October 2026
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Read the reportTHE FEDERATION IN FIGURES
What is registered, what is verified, what you can see
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- 6,525active member organisations
- 77district chapters
- 7provinces
- 146committee members listed
- 335reports and documents
Active organisations by province
Largest district chapters
What is in the knowledge centre
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CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING
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Partners, networks and useful links
All partnersGovernment and regulators
Where a member organisation's statutory obligations actually sit. The federation is not a regulator and cannot file on your behalf.
- Social Welfare CouncilAffiliation and annual reportingNo website listed
- Ministry of Women, Children and Senior CitizensSector policyNo website listed
- Ministry of Home AffairsRegistration and district administrationNo website listed
- District Administration OfficesRegistration and renewal, 77 districtsNo website listed
National networks
Federations and associations the NFN works with on shared agendas. Membership of the NFN does not imply membership of these.
- Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)Local government partnershipNo website listed
- Association of INGOs in Nepal (AIN)Joint civic space workNo website listed
- Nepal Bar AssociationLegal analysis and joint statementsNo website listed
- Nepal SDGs ForumConvened by the federationNo website listed
International alliances
The federation holds special consultative status with UN ECOSOC and is a founder member of the Asia Development Alliance.
- UN ECOSOCSpecial consultative statusNo website listed
- Asia Development AllianceFounder memberNo website listed
- AP-RCEMAsia Pacific regional CSO mechanismNo website listed
- Global Call to Action Against PovertyGCAP Nepal coalitionNo website listed