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Est. Paush 2051 (Dec 1994) · Duhabi, Sunsari

Empowering Communities,
Building Futures.

A non-profit built by women, for communities — working across 64 districts of Nepal on agriculture, aquaculture, WASH, housing, microfinance and climate adaptation.

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Rural women's cooperative in Sunsari, Nepal — representative photo of FORWARD's community work

64 districts

reached since Paush 2051 (Dec 1994)

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Founded

How we work

Eight fronts, one mission.

Rural Women's Development
Agriculture
Fisheries & Aquaculture
WASH — Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Housing
Nutrition Security
Natural Resource Management
Climate Adaptation

How we work

A rights-based approach, rooted in dignity.

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Rights-based, always

We work with backward, vulnerable and indigenous communities through a rights-based approach — dignity first, dependence never.

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Three ways to change

Microfinance, social development and institutional development are the threads we weave together to build lasting community resilience.

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Women lead the way

Founded by committed women professionals, we campaign against domestic violence and put rural women at the centre of every decision.

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Built to sustain

Our vision is a self-sustained society — projects designed for scalability and sustainability, not short-lived interventions.

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Published · August 17, 2026

Community Health Camp — Duhabi, Sunsari (September 2026)

Free health checkups, nutrition counseling, and maternal health sessions open to all women and children in Duhabi.

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Published · December 22, 2024

Vacancy: Aquaculture Field Facilitators, Coordinators, Admin Finance Officer & Polytechnic Principal

FORWARD invites applications from qualified Nepalese professionals for anticipated project positions: Aquaculture Field Facilitator (12 positions) across Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari; Aquaculture Field Coordinator (3 positions); Admin Finance Officer (1) at the Duhabi head office; and Principal (1) for Dinesh Chaudhary Memorial Polytechnic. Applications from marginalized, women and disadvantaged-community candidates are highly encouraged. Send your CV and application to forwarda403@gmail.com or directly to the FORWARD office, Duhabi-2, Sunsari.

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Published · December 15, 2024

MATSYA aquaculture mobilization begins across Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari

FORWARD's MATSYA project has begun mobilizing fish-farmer groups across Arjundhara, Gauradaha and Birtamod (Jhapa), Rangeli, Katahari and Dhanapalthan (Morang), and Ramdhuni and Inaruwa (Sunsari) municipalities — supporting hatchery and nursery operations, production, and market access for local aquaculture farmers.

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Projects

The work, up close

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Stories

Faces from the field

Stories from across our 64 districts

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The materials distribution program under the ISPKN Project was successfully completed.Story

Sunsari

The materials distribution program under the ISPKN Project was successfully completed.

ISPKN

ISPKN Materials Distribution Program Successfully Completed.

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The free integrated mobile service camp held at Bhamari, Gadhi–2, witnessed remarkable participation from local residents.Story

Sunsari

The free integrated mobile service camp held at Bhamari, Gadhi–2, witnessed remarkable participation from local residents.

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Services at Every Doorstep, Development in Every Community The free integrated mobile service camp held at Bhamari, Gadhi–2, witnessed remarkable participation from local residents. A wide range of services—including health check-ups, agriculture and livestock support, Ayurveda, civil registration, and social counselling—were provided in one location. Such initiatives will continue to promote community welfare, accessibility, and empowerment. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated.

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A stakeholder coordination meeting under the Modernizing Aquaculture in Nepal Project was successfully conducted.

A stakeholder coordination meeting under the Modernizing Aquaculture in Nepal Project was successfully conducted.

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