29th Annual General Meeting of NGO Federation of Nepal Conducted The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN) was conducted in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, under the leadership of Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi, President of NFN. The meeting witnessed an impressive turnout with over 500 attendees representing provincial and local chapters of the NGO Federation, alongside numerous civil society organizations from across Nepal. Mr. Dhurba Dev, Senior Vice Chairperson of the NGO Federation, initiated the proceedings with a warm welcome speech, setting the tone for the deliberations ahead. The gathering was enlightened by the annual financial report presented by Treasurer Nani Maya Thapa, offering a comprehensive overview of the organization's fiscal health. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, Mr. Arjun Bhattarai, Secretary General of the NGO Federation, presented a detailed organizational progress report, highlighting milestones achieved and challenges encountered over the past year. The AGM also served as a platform to express gratitude and honor to the exemplary contributions of Dr. Netra Timsina, a former president of NFN, whose dedication and guidance has significantly shaped the trajectory of the organization. Notably, the Annual General Meeting coincided with the 16th World Social Forum, WSF 2024 underscoring the global relevance of the issues discussed and initiatives undertaken by the NGO Federation of Nepal. Mr. Bhawa Raj Regmi, Secretary of the NGO Federation of Nepal, introduced the 31 bullet Civil Society Declaration, which was ratified from the assembled representatives, symbolizing a collective commitment to advancing the welfare and rights of citizens across the nation. The declaration can be accessed here. The event concluded on a note of optimism reaffirming the NGO Federation of Nepal's unwavering dedication to serving communities, promoting social justice, and fostering sustainable development in Nepal. NFN is an umbrella organization of NGOs working in various fields of social welfare and development. Established in 1991 for the promotion and protection of social justice, human rights and
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