Help Nepal Network

What Help Nepal Network does

Help Nepal Network (HeNN) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in September 1999 in the United Kingdom by BBC journalist Rabindra Mishra. It mobilizes Nepali diaspora communities across 16 countries — Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, UAE, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sweden, the UK, and the US — to fund and execute health, education, and disaster-relief projects in rural Nepal. The organization is run entirely on a voluntary basis with no paid staff, governed by a Global Coordination Committee currently led by Global Coordinator Dila Kharel (Australia). The UK chapter is separately registered as Charity 1088951.

HeNN's programmatic portfolio consists of four flagship initiatives: (1) the One Dollar a Month Fund, a recurring micro-donation program asking each diaspora Nepali to forgo the cost of a beer or juice carton monthly; (2) the eLibrary / One District, One eLibrary Campaign, which deploys computer facilities across Nepal's 75 districts; (3) the HELP NEPAL Network Children's Home in Dhulikhel, a residential care facility for orphaned and underprivileged girls; and (4) the HELP NEPAL Health Post in Mugu district, a rural healthcare facility serving villages 5-6 hours from the nearest hospital. The organization also maintains a disaster-relief arm that has responded to the 2015 earthquake, 2017 monsoon floods (1,500+ families across seven districts), and 2024 floods and landslides (100 families in Kavrepalanchowk).

The business model is donation-driven, not commercial. Revenue streams include recurring monthly micro-donations from diaspora individuals, event-based fundraising (Help Nepal International Day, marathons, cycling expeditions, charity dinners, cultural programs) executed by 16 country chapters, and project-specific large gifts (e.g., a US$130,000 donation from Siddhartha Rana). The go-to-market motion is community-led: chapters raise locally, pool into specific projects, and execute on the ground through the Nepal headquarters in coordination with local partners such as Rajhiti Society, Dardro Nepal, Shree Panchakanya Secondary School, and the Nepal Red Cross Society. Customer segments are diaspora Nepalis (donors/volunteers) and rural Nepali communities (end beneficiaries), with pricing set at a symbolic minimum of $1/month per donor.

Name

Help Nepal Network

Legal name

Help Nepal Network

Website

https://helpnepal.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Charitable Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN), Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Charitable fundraising programs
• Rural healthcare services
• Education infrastructure support
• Disaster relief programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (One Dollar a Month): The core revenue model is a recurring monthly donation of at least one dollar from Nepalis living abroad, encouraging participants to sacrifice the cost of a beer or carton of juice per month. Members receive regular updates on how contributions are deployed.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: The network raises funds through community events globally including Help Nepal International Day celebrations, charity dinners, sports events (football tournaments, marathons, cycling expeditions), food festivals, and cultural programs. Funds are pooled from chapters worldwide for specific projects.
3. Project-Specific Donations: Larger donations are directed to specific projects such as school construction, health post setup, library building, or disaster relief efforts. Notable examples include Siddhartha Rana's US$130,000 donation and Dr. Upendra Mahato's US$2,000 contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Help Nepal Network (HeNN) is a global charitable organization that mobilizes the Nepali diaspora through voluntary chapters in 16+ countries to fund and deliver health, education, and disaster relief programs in rural Nepal. The core offerings include the One Dollar a Month recurring donation program, the One District One eLibrary Campaign, the Children's Home in Dhulikhel, and the Health Post in Mugu district. The organization operates entirely on a voluntary basis with no paid staff, channeling diaspora contributions to underserved rural communities.

Product overview

Help Nepal Network is a global charitable organization run entirely on a voluntary basis, not a technology product company. Its portfolio consists of humanitarian programs: the One Dollar a Month Fund (a micro-donation fundraising initiative), the eLibrary/One District One eLibrary Campaign (providing computer facilities to all 75 districts of Nepal), the Children's Home in Dhulikhel (residential care for girls), and the Health Post in Mugu (rural healthcare). These programs collectively address health, education, and disaster relief in rural Nepal, supported by a global network of chapters across 15+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One Dollar a Month Fund The organization's flagship recurring micro-donation fundraising program, encouraging Nepalis worldwide to donate at least one dollar a month. The program is positioned as a personal sacrifice (forgoing a can of beer or a carton of juice per month) and is targeted at individual Nepali diaspora members who want to support Nepal's development.
• One District, One eLibrary Campaign An electronic library initiative providing computer facilities, training, and digital resources for students and communities across Nepal's 75 districts. Deployed in schools in partnership with local educators to expand access to digital learning in rural and underserved areas.
• HELP NEPAL Network Children's Home
• HELP NEPAL Health Post, Mugu A rural healthcare facility in Mugu district, one of Nepal's most remote areas, providing medical treatment, monthly village clinics, health awareness programs, and maternal health support. The post serves villages 5-6 hours from the nearest hospital and operates health outreach programs in partnership with Dardro Nepal.
• Disaster Relief Program An emergency response program providing relief supplies, temporary shelters, and rebuilding support to communities affected by natural disasters in Nepal. Operated in coordination with Nepal Red Cross Society, Mountain Heart, and other local partners. Active during the 2015 Nepal earthquake, 2017 monsoon relief across Saptari, Siraha, Rautahat, Sunsari, Bara, Jhapa, and Nawalparasi, and 2024 floods in Kavrepalanchowk.
• School Teacher Salary Support Program A program providing financial support for English-medium teacher salaries at partner schools in Nepal. Under an MoU with Shree Panchakanya Secondary School in Dhulikhel, HeNN funds four teachers serving 222 students from ECD to class 9, and an agreement with Rajhiti Society supports Shree Rajkuleshwor Basic School in Dolakha district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ families helped during 2017 monsoon relief across 7 districts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shree Panchakanya Secondary School, DhulikhelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HeNN signed an MoU with Shree Panchakanya Secondary School to provide financial support for four English-medium teachers' salaries, supporting 222 students from ECD to class 9. The school is located at Dhulikhel Municipality Ward No. 3 Cholamath, Kavrepalanchowk.
• Rajhiti SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HeNN has officially partnered with Rajhiti Society, a local NGO based in Ward No. 2 of Bhimeshwor Municipality, to provide financial support to Shree Rajkuleshwor Basic School in Dolakha district. The partnership leverages Rajhiti Society's local knowledge and community presence to ensure effective project delivery.
• Dardro NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HeNN's Health Post in Mugu collaborates with Dardro Nepal to organize health awareness programs for disabled individuals and teenagers, combining HeNN's healthcare infrastructure with Dardro Nepal's specialized expertise in disability services.
• B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic StudiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided technical support for the 2011 Free Eye Camp in Dhading District, delivering ophthalmic expertise for the charitable health initiative.
• Nepal Red Cross SocietyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing partner for disaster relief operations. HeNN has worked with Nepal Red Cross Society, Kaski branch for relief operations, and local Red Cross chapters for flood relief distribution in Saptari and Ramechhap.
• Dharmi Halfa Women's Development ClubminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner organization in Rajbiraj that coordinated the distribution of 100 family relief packs to flood survivors in Saptari district in coordination with the District Disaster Relief Committee.
• Mountain HeartminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization that collaborated with HeNN for the 2021 flood disaster relief program, providing relief packages including Rice, Pulses, Tarpaulin, and Salt across affected districts.
• Universities Allied for Essential MedicinesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided technical support for the 2012 four-day free health camp in Achham District, contributing healthcare expertise alongside partnership with Shree Tripura Sundari Social Development Centre.
• Shree Tripura Sundari Social Development CentreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner in Achham district that collaborated on the 2012 four-day free health camp, supporting community outreach and local coordination.
• Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeNN works closely with NRNA and its various country chapters, sharing volunteer networks, fundraising infrastructure, and diaspora engagement frameworks. NRNA leaders serve in HeNN executive roles, and the organizations cross-promote fundraising activities.
• Sajha Sahayatri NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeNN has signed an MoU with Sajha Sahayatri Nepal based in Imadol, Lalitpur, for collaborative social development initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization with active disaster response and resilience programming in Nepal, including post-earthquake and post-flood work. It competes with HeNN for the same institutional relief dollars and field-implementation partners.
• Aga Khan Foundation: Aga Khan Foundation operates integrated rural development programs (health, education, civil society) across South Asia. It is comparable to HeNN's combined health-education-disaster relief portfolio but at significantly greater geographic and financial scale.
• Sewa International: Sewa International is a Hindu diaspora humanitarian organization operating health, education, and disaster relief programs globally, including in South Asia. It uses a similar diaspora-driven fundraising model and serves comparable health-and-education beneficiary profiles.
• UNICEF Nepal: UNICEF Nepal is the dominant multilateral agency working on child health, education, and disaster response in Nepal. One of HeNN's senior advisors is a retired UNICEF Country Representative, reflecting the operational and conceptual overlap with HeNN's programs.

Direct peers

• Nepal Red Cross Society: Nepal Red Cross Society is Nepal's largest humanitarian organization and a long-standing HeNN partner for disaster relief distribution. It operates in the same health, disaster relief, and community-resilience domains as HeNN but at far greater scale.
• America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF): ANMF mobilizes Nepali diaspora medical professionals to support health and education in Nepal. It overlaps directly with HeNN's diaspora-led health and education mission and targets a similar donor persona of Nepalis living abroad.
• Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation (NYOF): NYOF is a US-based nonprofit funding children's homes, education, and health programs in Nepal. It is comparable to HeNN in mission (rural Nepali community support), beneficiary type (children and rural communities), and diaspora-driven fundraising model.
• Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA): NRNA is the apex global body of the Nepali diaspora with national chapters in dozens of countries. HeNN works closely with NRNA, shares volunteer leadership, and uses NRNA's national chapter infrastructure to mobilize the same diaspora donor pool HeNN targets.

Emerging players

• Karuna Foundation: Karuna Foundation supports community-led health, education, and social programs in Nepal and the Himalayan region. It overlaps with HeNN's integrated community-development approach and shares the same beneficiary base of rural Nepali communities.
• Possible (formerly Possible Health): Possible runs rural healthcare programs in Nepal, including in remote districts where HeNN's Mugu Health Post operates. Both organizations target rural healthcare access gaps in Nepal and pursue health system strengthening rather than single-disease interventions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/helpnepalnetwork
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/help-nepal-network

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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