About WRED Nepal

Rooted in Research. Driven by Education. Dedicated to Nepal.

Wide Research, Education and Development (WRED) is an indigenous, non-partisan, registered non-governmental organization working to uplift marginalized communities across the trans-Himalayan valleys and southern plains of Nepal.

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Our Mission (हाम्रो उद्देश्य)

Catalyzing Sustainable Grassroots Progress Through Evidence and Education

To eradicate systemic educational disparity, champion empirical public policy research, and empower vulnerable Nepalese communities with resilient, locally owned infrastructure.

Serving across 14 vulnerable districts of Nepal

Our Vision (हाम्रो दृष्टिकोण)

A Resilient, Enlightened, and Self-Sustaining Nepal

We envision a nation where every child in the most remote Himalayan valley has equal access to modern digital learning, every village community directs its own climate resilience, and public development is anchored in truthful local research.

Aligned with UN SDGs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 13

Guiding Philosophy

Our Core Values

The unshakeable ethical principles that steer every research survey, donation allocation, and community partnership.

Pramaan (Evidence & Rigor)

प्रमाण र अनुसन्धान

Every initiative is grounded in rigorous scientific data, field baseline surveys, and measurable social impact, avoiding wasteful assumptions.

Samabeshi (Radical Inclusivity)

समावेशी र समता

We actively prioritize Nepal's most remote, economically disadvantaged, indigenous, and marginalized communities across Karnali and the Terai.

Pardarshita (100% Transparency)

पूर्ण पारदर्शिता र सुशासन

Zero compromises on integrity. Open-book financial stewardship, independent annual audits, and open disclosures submitted to the Social Welfare Council.

Sthaniyikaran (Local Ownership)

स्थानीय स्वामित्व र आत्मनिर्भरता

We don't impose solutions. Projects are co-designed and handed over to local rural municipalities and community committees for lasting self-reliance.

Our Journey in Nepal

How WRED Began & Evolved

From a grassroots study in Lalitpur to solar digital classrooms in the highest valleys of Karnali.

2021

Official Incorporation as a Non-Profit Company

Foundational Incorporation

कम्पनी रजिष्ट्रारको कार्यालयमा आधिकारिक दर्ता

Formally incorporated under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Supplies, Office of the Company Registrar, Government of Nepal (Registration No. 263318/77/078) under Section 5(1) of the Companies Act, 2006 as a Company Not Distributing Profit on April 27, 2021 (२०७८/०१/१४).

2022

Social Welfare Council (SWC) Affiliation & PAN Issuance

National Statutory Recognition

समाज कल्याण परिषद् सम्बद्धता (५४२७५) र स्थायी लेखा नम्बर

Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council Nepal under Section 13 of the Social Welfare Act, 1992 (Affiliation No. 54275) on September 14, 2022 (२०७९/०५/२९), and permanent tax-exempt identification PAN 610009918 issued by Inland Revenue Office Lalitpur-1.

2023

Lalitpur Metropolitan City Ward 5 Kumaripati Central Office

Liaison & Field Expansion

ललितपुर महानगरपालिका वडा नं. ५ कुमारीपाटी कार्यालय स्थापना

Established our permanent central liaison office in Kumaripati-5, Lalitpur (Lalitpur Metropolitan City Regd. No. 161785). Launched trans-Himalayan research into indigenous drought-resilient crops and post-earthquake reconstruction hubs.

2024

Solar Digital Classrooms in Upper Karnali & Terai Water Towers

Flagship Field Interventions

माथिल्लो कर्णालीमा सौर्य डिजिटल शिक्षा र तराई खानेपानी

Deployed 100% off-grid solar-powered digital classrooms in remote schools of Upper Karnali (Mugu & Dolpa) and instituted deep-aquifer bio-sand water towers in flood-prone schools of Rautahat and Sarlahi.

2025 - Present

Expanding Across 14 Districts with SWC Renewal through 2082 B.S.

Current Operations

१४ जिल्लामा विस्तार तथा समाज कल्याण परिषद् २०८२ सम्म नविकरण

Formally renewed statutory SWC compliance through Ashad 2082 B.S. Scaling mobile prenatal telemedicine, climate research, and community-led education across 14 vulnerable districts of Nepal.

Leadership & Governance

Board of Directors & Field Leadership

Guided by veteran researchers, legal advocates, grassroots engineers, and community organizers committed to Nepal's decentralized progress.

Board of Directors

Dr. Pratima Sharma

President & Chairperson of the Board

अध्यक्ष, सञ्चालक समिति

Ph.D. in Development Economics, Tribhuvan University / Post-doc Cambridge

Development economist with over 22 years of field experience in socio-economic policy, educational decentralization, and rural poverty alleviation across Nepal's remote regions.

WRED Leadership

Executive Team

Er. Bikram Thapa

Executive Director

कार्यकारी निर्देशक

M.Sc. in Sustainable Water Resources & Disaster Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, IOE

Civil engineer turned non-profit strategist. Led nationwide disaster reconstruction and solar micro-grid installations across Karnali and Gandaki provinces.

WRED Leadership

Executive Team

Saraswati Karki

Director of Education & Youth Programs

शिक्षा तथा युवा कार्यक्रम निर्देशक

M.Ed. in Curriculum Design and Educational Leadership, Kathmandu University

Former educator who has authored bilingual STEM pedagogical modules and directed community school transformation projects benefiting over 10,000 students.

WRED Leadership

Executive Team

Dr. Dipendra Rai

Head of Research & Data Evidence

अनुसन्धान तथा तथ्याङ्क प्रमुख

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, University of Bern, Switzerland

Specializes in participatory rural appraisal, climate adaptation models, and statistical impact evaluation in the high Himalayas and Chure belt.

WRED Leadership

Board of Directors

Adv. Sunita Manandhar

Board Member & Legal Compliance Lead

सञ्चालक समिति सदस्य तथा कानूनी सल्लाहकार

LL.M. in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law

Advocate at the Supreme Court of Nepal with specialized practice in non-profit law, Social Welfare Council regulations, and human rights advocacy.

WRED Leadership

Board of Directors

Nabin Gurung, FCA

Treasurer & Board Member

कोषाध्यक्ष तथा सञ्चालक समिति सदस्य

Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAN / ICAI)

Fellow Chartered Accountant overseeing strict compliance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS) for Non-Profits, ensuring 100% public audit fidelity.

WRED Leadership

Field Coordinators

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

Highland Field Operations Coordinator

उच्च हिमाली क्षेत्र समन्वयकर्ता

B.A. in Social Work & Mountain Logistics Management

Born in Solukhumbu, Pasang coordinates supply logistics, solar equipment transport, and village elder councils in Mugu, Dolpa, and Mustang.

WRED Leadership

Field Coordinators

Rameshwar Chaudhary

Terai Community Outreach Lead

तराई समुदाय परिचालन संयोजक

B.Sc. Agriculture & Rural Development

Deep grassroots mobilizer working with Dalit, Tharu, and Madhesi community leaders across Rautahat, Sarlahi, and Mahottari districts.

WRED Leadership

Institutional Trust & Integrity

Legal Registration & Statutory Compliance

We uphold the highest bar of institutional accountability in Nepal. Every dollar and rupee entrusted to WRED is subjected to public scrutiny.

Company Registrar of Nepal

Office of the Company Registrar, Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Supplies

मुनाफा वितरण नगर्ने कम्पनी

Official Record:Regd. No. 263318/77/078

Incorporated on 2078/01/14 B.S. (April 27, 2021 A.D.) under Section 5, Sub-section (1) of the Companies Act, 2006 (2063 B.S.) as a Company Not Distributing Profit (Wide Research Education and Development).

Social Welfare Council (SWC) Affiliation

Social Welfare Council Nepal (समाज कल्याण परिषद्)

Valid through Ashad End 2082 B.S.

Official Record:Affiliation #54275

Affiliated on 2079/05/29 B.S. (September 14, 2022 A.D.) under Section 13 of the Social Welfare Act, 1992 (2049 B.S.). Mandated for evidence-based community development, research, and non-profit education initiatives across Nepal.

Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Inland Revenue Office, Lalitpur-1 (आन्तरिक राजस्व कार्यालय)

Non-Profit Entity Registered

Official Record:PAN: 610009918

Issued on 2079/02/18 B.S. (June 1, 2022 A.D.) under Section 78 of the Income Tax Act, 2058. Compliant with annual non-profit tax filings and eligible for charitable donations.

Lalitpur Metropolitan City Registration

Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Ward No. 5 (ललितपुर महानगरपालिका)

Municipal Operations Certified

Official Record:Darta No. 161785 (FY 2078/079)

Registered at central headquarters in Mani Ratna Shakya Building, Kumaripati-5, Lalitpur, ensuring strong municipal governance, local authority coordination, and community accountability.

Open Book Policy

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As a registered public non-profit, our complete financial disclosures, project evaluations, and donor utilization records are open upon request to donors, partners, and media.

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