Thematic areas

Organizational Development and Capacity Building

Infrastructure and WASH

Food Security and Livelihoods

DRR/M, resilience, and climate justice

Education, health, and nutrition

Crosscutting Work Areas

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)

SAPPROS Nepal is committed to integrating gender equality into its all projects and programs, and work with local governments and other stakeholders. It has been recognized that women’s empowerment is a key driver of sustainable economic growth, development and stability. It has developed and implemented a GESI policy for systematic institutionalization of GESI responses in the organizational systems, to ensure equitable representation, participation and leadership of women, men and gender and sexual minority in the development process and decision-making levels. The concern of gender and social inclusion in every activity and program will be brought into the mainstream and the principle of equity will be adopted in the process.

Safeguarding

SAPPROS Nepal is committed towards conducting its programs and operations in a manner that everyone has an equal right to protection from abuse and exploitation. So, it has developed and implemented vulnerable adult and child safeguarding policy to protect the rights and interests of children and vulnerable adults for their physical, mental and intellectual development. It reaffirms and strengthens the organization’s commitment as an organization towards keeping children and vulnerable adult safe and protecting them from all forms of harm and abuse.

Sustainability

SAPPROS Nepal as an organization works relentlessly to improve institutional capacity to continue its activities among the target populations over an extended period. The focus remains in maximizing the outcome, impact and minimizing the financial vulnerability. The Organization and its initiatives are in line to achieve sustainability in all its four pillars, namely human, social, economic, and environmental dimensions.

SAPPROS Nepal strengthens local institutions and grassroots organizations to drive sustainable development. Having established over 10,000 community-based organizations and cooperatives, it has enhanced governance, economic participation, and social inclusion for more than 250,000 households. These institutions serve as platforms for decision-making, resource mobilization, and advocacy, ensuring the
voices of marginalized groups, women, youth, and persons with disabilities are heard. 

SAPPROS empowers farmers and rural entrepreneurs by improving access to finance, business development, and digital and financial literacy training. By linking smallholder farmers and agripreneurs with financial institutions, it facilitates credit access, investment in technology, and business expansion. Additionally, vocational training in agroprocessing, tailoring, handicrafts, carpentry, and electrical repair supports diversified and sustainable livelihoods. Through these initiatives, SAPPROS fosters self-reliance, economic inclusion, and resilience, positioning itself as a key partner for donors, INGOs, and global development agencies. 

SAPPROS Nepal enhances rural infrastructure and WASH services to improve livelihoods and resilience. Through 2,500 infrastructure projects, it has benefited more than 130,000 households and organizations by constructing and rehabilitating water supply systems, irrigation canals, and Solar Multiple-Use Water Systems (Solar MUS). Additionally, 30 solar-powered lift water projects address water scarcity in remote areas located above the water sources. SAPPROS has also built earthquake-resilient schools, health posts, and community centers, strengthening disaster preparedness and access to essential services.

To improve hygiene, SAPPROS promotes community-led sanitation campaigns, builds school and public toilets, and installs handwashing stations. Beyond WASH, it fosters economic integration by constructing farm-to-market roads, footbridges, and renewable energy solutions, supporting sustainable agriculture and economic growth. Its contribution to the Home-Grown School Feeding Program, through the construction of school kitchens and storage facilities, enhances food security. These efforts reduce water collection burdens, improve public health, and build climate resilience, making SAPPROS a trusted development partner for INGOs, donors, and government agencies.

SAPPROS Nepal strengthens food security and livelihoods by promoting climateresilient agriculture, high-yield seeds, and modern farming techniques to empower its group members. Through farmer cooperatives, digital agro-platforms, and fair-trade promotion, SAPPROS ensures farmers receive equitable prices. Special emphasis is placed on empowering women farmers by providing training, market access, and
leadership opportunities, fostering economic independence. 

To enhance financial inclusion, SAPPROS facilitates Self-Help Groups (SHGs), improving access to savings and credit for marginalized farmers, women, and persons with disabilities. These groups provide vital financial alternatives in areas with limited banking services, supporting enterprise growth. The organization integrates climatesmart agriculture, irrigation support, and post-harvest management, ensuring long-term
food security. Aligning with Nepal’s Agriculture Development Strategy and the SDGs, SAPPROS fosters sustainable agricultural development and climate-resilient livelihoods.

SAPPROS Nepal integrates disaster risk reduction (DRR), resilience-building, and climate justice to mitigate climate-induced disasters. It equips vulnerable communities with digital tools, early warning systems, and climate-smart technologies, enabling informed decision-making to reduce environmental risks. Given Nepal’s susceptibility to floods, landslides, and droughts, SAPPROS promotes watershed management, bioengineering techniques, and climate-resilient farming.

SAPPROS prioritizes inclusivity in DRR, ensuring that women, persons with disabilities, and indigenous groups actively participate in disaster preparedness, resource mobilization, and advocacy. It conducts Disability-Inclusive DRR and Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments, developing localized disaster response plans tailored to atrisk communities. In times of crisis, SAPPROS has provided NPR 330.6 million in
cash transfers and distributed over 60,000 metric tons of food for immediate relief, supporting over 200,000 households. Partnering with local governments, INGOs, and humanitarian agencies, it aligns with global frameworks such as the Sendai Framework and the Paris Agreement, positioning itself as a leader in climate resilience and disaster management.

SAPPROS Nepal strengthens education, health, and nutrition, particularly for marginalized communities. It has constructed school kitchens and distributed utensils to enhance school meal programs, ensuring nutritious meals for students. Through homegrown school feeding programs, 49,500 students in 583 schools benefit, improving attendance, retention, and learning outcomes. 

To combat malnutrition, SAPPROS has distributed over 4,600 metric tons of fortified super cereals to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under 23 months, improving maternal and child health. Community health systems are strengthened through training for health workers and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), expanding access to maternal care, nutrition, and preventive healthcare. Additionally, SAPPROS integrates Social Behavior Change (SBC) initiatives to educate communities on balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits. By supporting women farmers in supplying fresh, locally produced food for school meals, SAPPROS strengthens local economies and creates employment opportunities. These initiatives align with the SDGs on Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-being, fostering self-reliant, nutritionally secure communities.