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SUPPORT Nepal: An Overview


SUPPORT is a not for profit, non government organization working strategically to restore imbalances and inequalities being faced by minority groups, especially ethnic, religious and linguistic groups. Development of training, networking, models of effective development practice, research and influencing policy has been the focus of this work.

 

The increasing focus of SUPPORT has been on providing support to communities and to develop processes that promote the inclusion of the minority groups.

 

1.          Guiding principles

 

SUPPORT is guided by a set of principles to build creative and trusting relationships with minority people and their organizations and to meet program standards which:

 

  • give priority to the needs and interests of the people we serve;

  • encourage self reliance and avoid creating dependency;

  • are based on the authentic participation of people in programs that affect their lives;

  • respect and foster human rights, both socio-economic and civil-political;

  • seek to enhance gender equity and social inclusion; and

  • understand and respect the history and culture of the people we serve.

 

2.         Objectives/ Strategic Goals (2011-2013);

 

SG # 1:      To establish as a resource organization for information, coordination and dialogue on policy and practice in the Nepalese NGO sector on minority issues.

 

1.1  To provide quality advice and information services to stakeholders.

1.2  To promote dialogue within the NGO sector and between state and non state actors on strategic issues related to minority rights.

 

Strategies;

§  Undertake or commission research and analysis on minority issues so as to provide quality advice to the stakeholders and to inform policy dialogue with government.

§  Engage in public forums and debate to strengthen the understanding and support of the public on minority issues.

 

SG # 2:     To protect and promote minority rights in transition to federalism in Nepal. 

 

2.1 To increase participation and capacity of minority groups in public decision-making process.

2.2 To raise public consensus and advocate the issues of minority group in constitution writing and state restructuring process.   

2.3 To increase the opportunities in the development and implementation of social and economic policies, program and strategies, so as to more effectively utilize the capacity of minority groups and their organizations.

 

Strategies;

§  Promotion of inclusive planning and implementation of development policies and programs with minority groups as partner.

§  Develop and practice locally-fit and culturally sensitive approaches to development. 

§  Develop alliances with other organizations and networks that assist in advancing the role of minority groups in constitution writing and transition to federalism.

§  Document and disseminate the best practices and case studies. 

 

SG # 3:     To promote development of process and practice of appropriate measures reducing the adverse impact of climate change on minority groups.

3.1 To reach out to local, national and international agencies to join initiative in seeking solution to the challenges and threats to minority groups.

3.2 Ensure that minority groups and concerned stakeholders including local communities have adequate access to climate change information and resources to empower them to undertake appropriate action.

 

Strategies:

§  Awareness raising and public education on climate change and its effects with focus on adaptation, mitigation and engagement.

§  Improve preparedness and resilience of local communities and other affected stakeholders against climate related natural disasters.

 

3.         Beneficiaries and stakeholders

 

Explanation; Beneficiaries are individuals and groups who benefit directly from the services offered by SUPPORT. Stakeholders are individuals and groups who “have a stake” and are affected by SUPPORT, although they are not, generally, the direct beneficiaries of the services offered.

 

Beneficiaries;

 

  • Minority people and their organizations,

  • Civil society members,

  • Development workers/human rights defenders.

 

Stakeholders;

 

  • Academia,

  • Commercial organizations,

  • Media,

  • Political parties,

  • Government line agencies,

  • NGO/umbrellas/networks,

  • Opinion leaders/formers.

 

4.         Working Sectors

  • Climate change

  • Good governance

  • Minority rights

  • Peace building

 

5.         Geographic focus

  • Terai and adjoining hill districts of Nepal      

 

 

 Last updated on 10 June 2011. All Rights Reserved with SUPPORT Nepal. 2011.