31/07/2026
AIN Karnali Chapter Meeting Held in Surkhet
Representatives from 12 INGOs came together in Surkhet on 31 July 2026 for the AIN Karnali Chapter Meeting. Chaired by Ratna Raj Ojha, Coordinator of AIN Karnali Chapter, the meeting provided an important space for member organizations to reflect on shared priorities and areas for stronger collaboration in Karnali Province.
Tara Chettry, Country Director of Save the Children Nepal and AIN Steering Committee Member, shared updates on AIN’s progress, priorities, and key initiatives in her role as Lead of AIN Karnali Chapter. The chapter also welcomed Sanjay Karki, Chair of AIN, who joined the meeting and engaged with member organizations on strengthening collective efforts in the province.
Discussions focused on improving coordination among member agencies, mapping humanitarian preparedness and response capacities, and identifying opportunities for future joint collaboration. Members also discussed updating the chapter’s agency mapping and resource capacity database, along with a planned joint visit to the new Chief Minister of Karnali Province.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen preparedness, coordination, and collective action among AIN member organizations in support of communities across Karnali.