About
Development Society
Development Society is a local non-governmental organization based in Haripur, Sarlahi District, Madhesh Province,Nepal. The organization works to support inclusive and resilient community development through education, healthand nutrition, community participation, livelihood support, local governance and social inclusion.
Organizational Background
Development Society is a community-based non-governmental organization rooted in the local realities of Sarlahiand Madhesh Province. The organization works with schools, communities, local governments and civil societyactors to address interconnected development challenges such as educational disadvantage, weak communityparticipation, limited livelihood opportunities and social exclusion.Over time, Development Society has built practical experience in education recovery, literacy promotion, teachercapacity development, EMIS/IEMIS strengthening, school governance, student assessment, child health-relatedschool activities, community mobilization, livelihood and employment policy support, and coordination with local government structures.
The organization believes that sustainable development requires community ownership, inclusive participation andstrong local systems. Its work therefore emphasizes practical, locally relevant and participatory approaches.
Our Vision
An inclusive and equitable society where all individuals, especially children, youth, women and marginalized groups, have access to quality education, meaningful participation and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Our Mission
To improve the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable communities through inclusive, participatory andevidence-based development interventions in education, health and nutrition, governance, livelihood and social inclusion.
Goal
Development Society aims to contribute to inclusive and resilient community development by strengtheningeducation, health and nutrition, community participation, livelihood opportunities and accountable local systems.
Objectives
• Improve access to quality education, learning support and youth engagement.
• Promote health and nutrition awareness, school-based health screening and referral linkage.
• Strengthen community structures and promote inclusive local governance.
• Enhance livelihood skills, income opportunities and economic resilience of vulnerable households.
• Promote social inclusion, accountability, safeguarding and learning across all programmes.
• Strengthen organizational systems, resource mobilization and evidence-based programme management.
Our Values
Inclusion and Equity
We prioritize vulnerable, marginalized and socially excluded groups in our work.
Transparency and Accountability
We promote responsible use of resources, open communication and accountability to communities and partners.
Participation and Community Ownership
We believe development becomes sustainable when communities understand, participate in and take ownership of the process.
Evidence-Based Planning and Decision-Making
We use data, community feedback and learning to improve our programmes.
Respect, Dignity and Non-Discrimination
We respect the dignity of all people and promote nondiscriminatory practices.
Safeguarding and Do No Harm
We aim to ensure that our work is safe, responsible and respectful of the people we serve.
Coordination and Collaboration
We work in coordination with local governments, schools, communities and development actors.
Our Working Approaches
Community-Based Empowerment:
Development Society works directly with communities to identify needs, mobilize participation and strengthen local ownership.
Participatory and Inclusive Programming:
We involve community members, schools, local governments and other stakeholders in programme design, implementation, monitoring and learning.
Integrated Development Approach:
We connect education, health and nutrition, livelihood, governance and inclusion so that interventions reinforce one another
Local System Strengthening:
We work through existing local systems such as schools, community groups and local government structures rather than creating parallel structures.
Evidence and Learning-Based Practice:
We use monitoring, evaluation, community feedback and field learning to improve our work.
Who We Work With
• Children and students in community schools
• Children requiring school health, nutrition and referral support
• Out-of-school and vulnerable children
• Youth and adolescents
• Teachers, parents and School Management Committees
• Women and marginalized households
• Community groups and local institutions
• Local government stakeholders and service providers