Association of International NGOs in Nepal - AIN

13/06/2026

Heartiest Congratulations to the newly elected Steering Committee Members of AIN 2026 !!

Office Bearers
Chairperson: Sanjay Karki, CD,Swisscontact Nepal
Vice Chairperson: Shakeb Nabi, CD, Welthungerhilfe Nepal
Treasurer: Sujeeta Mathema, ED ActionAid Nepal

SC Members
Dr. Jonathan Gribbin, CEO, INF International
Dr. Lotta Gammelin, CD, FELM Nepal
Dr. Ojaswi Acharya, Action Contre La Faim (ACF)
Pooja Sharma, CD, Practical Action
Dr Samjhana Bista, CD, DanChurchAid (DCA)
Simone Di Vicenz, CD, People in Need (PIN)
Sudarshan Neupane, CD, WaterAid Nepal
Tara Chettry, CD, Save the Children

Our best wishes for a successful tenure !!

05/06/2026

https://devpulse.info/news-and-articles/ain-marks-30-years-with-development-dialogue-in-nepal

The Association of International NGOs in Nepal marked three decades of development work with a dialogue in Lalitpur on June 4, 2026.

04/06/2026

AIN Development Dialogue 2026 highlights

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Shishir Khanal graced the inaugural ceremony of AIN Development Dialogue 2026 as the Chief Guest.

Hon. Minister appreciated the contributions made by International NGOs to Nepal’s social and economic development. Hon. Minister highlighted the Government’s renewed priorities in line with the aspirations and mandate of the Nepali people.

He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working closely with development partners and stakeholders to advance sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth and improve lives at the grassroots level. Hon. Minister Khanal reiterated that reforms require partnership, transparency and trust between the state and civil society.

The event chaired by AIN Chairperson Dr SP Kalaunee was graced by distinguished guests Hon. Top Bahadur Magar, Chairperson, NHRC, Ms. Radhika Aryal, Secretary, Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security, Hon. Samikshya Baskota, Parliamentary Committee Chairperson, Ms. Geertrui Louwagie, Deputy Head of Cooperation, EU, Mr. Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Nepal and Bhutan, Hon. Reshu Dhungana Aryal, Member of National Planning Commission and Mr. Arjun Bhattarai, Chairperson, NGO Federation.

Commemorating three decades of partnership, collaboration, and shared accomplishments, AIN Development Dialogue highlighted Nepal’s remarkable development progress across sectors, reducing poverty and hunger while improving agriculture, health, education, WASH, and emergency response systems and overall impacts made through collective efforts and contributions by the AIN Member INGOs in partnership with NGOs; aligning with government plan and priorities. The achievements reflected better food security, expanded basic services, and strengthened resilience against disasters, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.

Parallel sessions & panel discussions on various themes like Health, Education. GEDSI, Livelihood, Water Governance and Climate Change were organized in the presence of eminent panelists and experts.

AIN Member INGOs showcased their impact through interactive stalls, giving nearly 400 participants from govt, CSOs, private sector, media & academia the chance to see firsthand the sector’s contribution to Nepal’s development. The stalls brought stories, data, and field work to life — turning dialogue into real connection. AIN member INGOs, with NGOs and government, have helped build a more inclusive and resilient Nepal.

The 30th anniversary celebration became truly memorable when the Chief Guest Hon. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal felicitated AIN’s founding members, former Chairpersons, and long-serving staff. A tribute to 3 decades of leadership, loyalty, and service that made AIN what it is today!

Government leaders, CSOs & development partners came together to talk about what works for Nepal: partnership, inclusion, and resilience. From policy to communities, the message was clear — lasting progress happens when we build it together!!

19/05/2026

AIN Safety & Security Working Group monthly meeting was successfully held on 15 May 2026 hosted by World Vision International Nepal.
A practical flood preparedness and response simulation session was conducted, focusing on emergency communication flow, resource mobilization, staff safety, coordination mechanisms, and evacuation procedures.

Participants discussed flood risk scenarios in vulnerable districts, operational challenges in humanitarian access during emergencies, and inter-agency coordination.

The session reinforced key lessons on preparedness, clear communication protocols, contingency planning, and stronger collaboration among member organizations to enhance collective disaster response capacity.

15/05/2026

The AIN Task Group on Disaster Management & Climate Change (TGDMCC) meeting chaired by SC Member Dr Samjhana Bista was held at People in Need (PIN) focusing on the upcoming monsoon outlook, preparedness, early action, and coordinated humanitarian response for 2026.

The discussion emphasized the importance of joint collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders including to strengthen preparedness and anticipatory actions for monsoon flood, landslide, drought, prolonged heat spell and dry spell. Mr. Anuj Tiwari, Impact Forecast from PIN, shared the monsoon outlook and highlighted possible impacts including below-normal rainfall and increased temperatures this year. TGDM Coordinator Mr. Sabin Adhikari presented the MPRP-2083 preparedness and response action with caseload analysis and potential contribution areas where TGDM members can support mitigation and response efforts to reduce the impacts of anticipated shocks.

The meeting reinforced the collective commitment of humanitarian actors towards timely preparedness, localized action, and coordinated response mechanisms to support vulnerable communities across Nepal. Similarly, Members collectively agreed to engage with key stakeholders including NDRRMA, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), and the CDMC Network to discuss the formal recognition and institutionalization of CDMCs. The initiative was highlighted as a potential foundation for strengthening locally-led humanitarian action and community-based disaster management mechanisms in Nepal. The members also agreed to prepare and share the TGDM Action Plan on the next meeting scheduled for 15 June at the Plan International Nepal office.

14/05/2026

AIN Disability Working Group meeting hosted by Save the Children was warmly welcomed by the Country Director Tara Chettry. She emphasized the role of INGOs in mainstreaming disability as a prioritized theme and not only as a cross-cutting sector by enhancing the reach, meeting the gaps and building collective synergy to raise the importance through new perspectives & collective voice.

The meeting agreed on organizing a National Discourse on Disability for building an inclusive Nepal through partnership, policy & practices, leading to joint actions of all concerned stakeholders for real impact.

Members showed commitment to sharing their best practices & innovative initiatives that gave outstanding results & promoted a paradigm shift. AIN Disability Working Group member INGOs have been instrumental in providing a learning -sharing platform, advocating the rights and needs of the people with disabilities, influencing, amplifying the voice of DPOs, serving the underserved, enhancing co- creation and collaboration with partners engaged in the sector since its inception.

13/05/2026

With the successful completion of the 12th AIN Futsal Cup, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participating teams for your enthusiastic involvement, sportsmanship and contribution in making this tournament a grand success. Sincere Gratitude to Social Welfare Council for your solidarity and support! Huge appreciation to team JST Corp for making this tournament possible since a decade plus more!

Heartiest Congratulations to the winners!!
* Champions:GIZ Nepal
* First Runner up: One Heart Worldwide
* Second Runner up: UN Team

• Best Cheering Team: Save the Children
• Best Fair Play Team: German Nepalese Help Association (GNHA)
• Most Inclusive Team: Helvetas Nepal
• Top Goal Scorer (Female): Ms. Sofia AF Hallstrom, UN Team (2 Goals) and Ms. Samjhana Thapa Magar, World Vision International Nepal (2 Goals)
• Top Goal Scorer (Male): Mr. Mahendra Chaudhary, One Heart Worldwide (19 Goals)
• Best Goal Keeper: Mr. Purushottam Maharjan, GIZ Nepal
• Player of the Tournament (Female): Ms. Sofia AF Hallstrom, UN Team
• Player of the Tournament (Male): Mr. Adrian Schlagert, GIZ Nepal

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09/05/2026

Who will lift the 12th AIN Futsal Cup?
Final exciting match happening now!!!!

05/05/2026

The introductory meeting held between AIN and Non- Resident Nepali Association, NRNA was attended by AIN Chairperson Dr SP Kalaunee, Vice Chair Tom Pignon, SC member Dr Ojaswi Acharya, Secretariat Staff and NRNA CEO Rajendra Raut, Kunal Mishra and Mahesh Shrestha. NRNA shared about their initiatives, engagement and contribution of the Nepali Diaspora. Likewise, AIN shared about its membership and activities. The very first meeting discussed joint opportunities, exploring avenues for exchange learning & identify cross-cutting areas of collaboration, investment initiatives, leverage on partnership, co design & co -create win- win situation for both. .org

04/05/2026

🏆 The Road to the Finals Begins! ⚽

The 12th AIN Futsal Cup Knock-Out Stage is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher!

8 powerhouse teams — GIZ, HELVETAS, WHO, UN TEAM, PBI, OHW, IFRC and SAVE THE CHILDREN— are set to battle it out in the Quarter-Finals.
Who will make it to the Semis? Who takes the crown as Champions? And who fights for Third Place? The drama, the goals, the glory — Be there on 9th May Saturday@Cupon to feel the futsal frenzy!!