About Us

History

Gender bias, trafficking, sexual exploitation and child labour are part of the daily struggle for many women and children in Nepal. Poverty, illiteracy, a lack of education and discriminatory practices are just some of the major factors contributing to these circumstances. This, coupled with the rise of HIV and AIDS in the country, makes it ever more apparent that there is an urgent need to tackle such problems not just at an individual level but also at a community level. More work needs to be done within Nepali communities to educate all members and to empower and build the capacity of those who experience such struggles.

Therefore, realizing the need for additional efforts to overcome the problems of Nepalese women and children, Community Action Centre-Nepal (CAC-Nepal), a non-profit, non-governmental social organization, was established in April 1993 by a group of intellectuals, social workers and persons experienced in community development work. Since then, CAC-Nepal has worked tirelessly for the welfare of women and children providing both practical services to those at risk and also advocating on their behalf. We have run maternal health camps, non-formal education classes for children at risk, leadership training and HIV and AIDS programmes amongst other projects. We have also contributed to the incorporation of inclusive and gender perspective policies at national level. CAC- N has also made an invaluable contribution to the lives of disadvantaged and neglected communities of women and children in Nepal.