CECI is an INGO working to combat poverty, exclusion, and inequality through sustainable development projects in Nepal, supporting the country's development efforts since 1987. Founded in 1958 in Canada, CECI (Centre for International Studies and Cooperation) is an international organization dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. CECI has be
en working in Nepal since 1987, reaching 66 districts across seven provinces through initiatives focused on women’s economic empowerment, climate change adaptation, inclusive governance, and humanitarian aid. It partners with civil society, academia, the private sector, and multi-level government agencies to combat poverty and exclusion by strengthening the capacity of marginalized communities, supporting initiatives for economic development, promoting inclusive governance, democracy, human rights, gender equality, and improved access to services for women and marginalized groups. CECI's program priorities are strategically delivered, ensuring learning, research, innovation, advocacy to influence change, mobilization, outreach, and access to new funding models to bring about transformative and inclusive regional development networks.