Charitable · Independent · Transparent
A proposed family of independent charitable foundations operating under Royal Council Nepal's patronage — funding education, healthcare, heritage, and community development through private and international sources, not public funds. Fully transparent and independently audited.
Umbrella institution
The primary charitable institution — a proposed grant-making and programme foundation that coordinates and funds development initiatives across education, health, heritage, and community sectors.
An independent charitable foundation operating under Royal patronage. Governed by an independent Board of Trustees with published accounts, external audit, and annual public reports. Funded by private donations, diaspora contributions, and international partnerships — never public taxes.
Programmes spanning education, healthcare, heritage conservation, disaster relief, youth entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, and community development — designed to complement government programmes, not replace them.
A competitive grants programme open to registered Nepali civil society organisations, community groups, schools, and social enterprises. Grants awarded on merit by an independent panel, with all awards published publicly.
Knowledge and opportunity
Investing in Nepal's next generation through scholarships, research grants, and academic excellence programmes — making quality education accessible to talented Nepalis regardless of background.
Merit and need-based scholarships for Nepali students at secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels — within Nepal and internationally for those pursuing studies relevant to national development. Priority given to first-generation students from underserved communities.
Competitive research grants for Nepali academics and researchers at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, and other institutions — funding research in areas of national importance: public health, agriculture, climate, governance, and technology.
National academic olympiad programmes, science competitions, arts prizes, and recognition awards celebrating Nepal's most talented young learners — creating a culture that values knowledge, curiosity, and achievement.
Health and wellbeing
Bringing health to the people — not waiting for the people to reach health services. A focus on rural Nepal, preventive care, maternal health, and communities that government health services struggle to reach.
Civilisational stewardship
Protecting and restoring Nepal's irreplaceable heritage — temples, monuments, manuscripts, languages, and living traditions — for future generations. Coordinating with UNESCO, international donors, and local communities.
Structural conservation of historic temples, durbar squares, monasteries, and monuments — using traditional building techniques where possible, and cutting-edge preservation science where needed. Coordinating with Department of Archaeology and local communities.
Post-disaster restoration of heritage sites damaged by earthquake, flood, fire, or neglect — beginning with the sites most at risk of permanent loss. Post-2015 earthquake temple restoration has been ongoing but underfunded.
A comprehensive digital archive of Nepal's heritage — 3D scanning of temples and monuments, high-resolution photography of art, audio recording of endangered languages and music, and digitisation of historical manuscripts and documents.
