Background History
“Love your neighbor as your love yourself’ is the Bible verse and common saying “prevention is better than cure” that inspired Ramesh Khadka, a young Nepali visionary, to start a movement. Share and Care Nepal (SCN) established in 1993 with the commitment to reach out to all without biases, was registered in the District Administration Office (DAO), Lalitpur on January 15 1994, and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) on February 21, 1994. SCN thus became the first Christian Non Government Organization (NGO) to operate formally in Nepal.
In June 22, 1994 SCN kicked off with the takeover and management of a small MCH clinic at Seshnarayan, Pharping that was running under the Community Development and Health Program (CDHP) of the United Mission to Nepal (UMN).
In 1995, using the learning and experience of Comprehensive Rural Health Project (CRHP) Jamkhed, India, the entire program was reviewed and revamped. The organization’s working approaches shifted from “Charity and Welfare” to “Change and Development”. From then on, SCN has continued to grow and expand its activities focusing on empowering and transforming the communities.
In no time, a simple scripture verse, which had inspired one man, began to take root in the hearts of many others to reach out and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people.
The tireless effort and dedication of Ramesh, the board members and the staff, they developed project and expanded and extended its programs and activities to many more districts.
SCN while developing its strategies has been taking 5 years as a benchmark: 1st five years – The Beginning of the Movement (1994-1998), 2nd five years – The Years of Growth & Expansion (1999-2003), 3rd five year – The Years of Enrichment (2004-2008), 4th five year – The Years of Attainment of Dreams (2009-2013), the 5th year plan – The Years of Hope and Joy (2014-2018), and the recent past the 6th year plan – The years of Opportunities and Hope (2019-2023). To move on to next stage as the problems of the vulnerable communities need urgent attention, using the learning and expertise SCN has developed this strategic plan for the next 5 years i.e. 2024 to 2028 as The Years of Progress and Prosperity.
Our Vision
Envision transformed and prosperous society
Our Mission
Empower the communities for their overall wellbeing and foster sustainable development
Goal
Develop progressive communities with abundant opportunities for growth and prosperity
Objectives
a. Create tangible transformation in the lives of the vulnerable people
b. Foster ownership and participation of communities in development process
c. Create livelihood opportunities for the vulnerable people
d. Promote best practises in wholistic community development and empowerment
e. Ensure safe migration and combat malpractices
f. Continue to provide social entrepreneurship platform
Strategic Priorities
1) Continue to develop and implement the wholistic development projects
2) Strengthen partnership for leverage resources and expertise
3) Undertake institutional capacity strengthening initiatives
4) Develop and implement MEAL mechanisms
Thematic pillars
- Wholistic community empowerment
- Economic empowerment and livelihood
- Governance and institution strengthening
- Safe migration and social malpractices
- Environmental protection and disaster mitigation
Mainstreaming cross-cutting issues
a. Gender equity and social inclusion
b. Safeguarding fundamental human rights
c. Use of technology and innovation
Geographical Focus
The focus area for the period would be Bagmati province .while developing partnership and strengthening the capacity of NGO/CBOs to reach out to other areas within the country.
Beneficiaries
SCN would continue to work with the most vulnerable members of the communities, both urban and rural, with special focus to women, children and youth.
Our Core Values
We are committed to work with individual, family and communities with concern for their well being through:
• Love: Sharing and Caring
• Respect: Honoring every being
• Integrity: Aligning thought, speech and action
• Accountability: Answerable to one’s action