Blue Diamond Society

What Blue Diamond Society does

Blue Diamond Society (BDS) is a Nepal-based nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by Sunil Babu Pant to advance the rights, health, and economic empowerment of sexual and gender minorities (LGBTIQ+). The organization provides an integrated portfolio of services including HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention programming, mental health counselling, sexual health education, policy advocacy at national and district levels, sensitization training for healthcare workers and law enforcement, and human rights documentation. BDS operates from its headquarters at the Pink Himalayan Centre in Kathmandu Dhumbarahi — a five-story facility housing offices, a TV and radio studio, shelter, cafeteria, conference facilities, and vocational training space — and extends reach through over 20 district branch offices and community-based organization affiliates covering nearly 40 districts. The organization reports contact with over 400,000 sexual and gender minorities across Nepal.

BDS's go-to-market is community-led advocacy and outreach rather than commercial sales. The organization does not sell products or services; instead it operates as a grant-funded civil society entity. Revenue streams are international development grants from organizations such as USAID, FHI 360, Global Fund, and Open Society Foundations, plus bilateral government support (Norwegian, US, Australian, and Danish embassies), and public donations via bank transfer. Strategic and co-development partners include Christian Aid Nepal, Save the Children, Right Here Right Now, TPO Nepal, UNAIDS, UN Women, ILGA Asia, and APCOM. Marketing and outreach channels are a mix of website content, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube videos, an e-course platform, and community events including pride celebrations and international days of observation. Distribution is direct through district offices, the Pink Himalayan Centre, and partner CBO offices, with services delivered free to beneficiaries.

Underlying technology is minimal and primarily serves communications and education delivery rather than core operations; BDS's principal asset is its regulatory and community-track record rather than a software platform. BDS was instrumental in securing the 2007 Nepal Supreme Court ruling recognizing 'Other' as a gender identity category on citizenship and official documents, and contributed to the inclusion of SGM protections in Nepal's 2015 Constitution — outcomes that the organization leverages as a unique implementation partner for donor-funded programs in South Asia.

Name

Blue Diamond Society

Legal name

Blue Diamond Society Nepal

Website

https://bds.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Diamond Society is a Nepal-based nonprofit founded in 2001 that advocates for the rights, health, and empowerment of LGBTIQ+ sexual and gender minorities through HIV/AIDS programs, mental health services, policy advocacy, and a network of district offices across nearly 40 districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTIQ+ Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• LGBTIQ+ rights advocacy
• HIV/AIDS prevention programs
• Community health services
• Human rights advocacy
• Capacity building training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. International Development Grants: Funding from international development organizations, foreign governments, and UN agencies to support advocacy, health programs, and community empowerment initiatives.
2. Government Partnerships: Collaborations with Nepal government ministries and agencies for policy implementation and service delivery.
3. Individual Donations: Public donations through bank transfers to Evergreen Bank Limited, Nepal, supporting organizational operations and community programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blue Diamond Society is a nonprofit civil society organization that provides free advocacy, health, and community services for sexual and gender minorities (LGBTIQ+) in Nepal. Its core offerings include HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, care and treatment programs; mental health counselling and sexual health education workshops; policy advocacy and human rights documentation; representation and sensitization training for media, healthcare workers, government stakeholders and law enforcement; and capacity-building and income-generation programs delivered through a network of district offices and the Pink Himalayan Centre.

Product overview

Blue Diamond Society is Nepal's pioneer nonprofit organization working for the rights and empowerment of sexual and gender minorities (LGBTIQ+). The organization offers a portfolio of integrated services including HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention programs, mental health counselling, policy advocacy, community representation initiatives, and capacity building trainings. Physical resources include the Pink Himalayan Centre (South Asia's first LGBTIQ+ community centre), while educational outreach is supported through video content including the Kalo Akshar anime documentary and mental health video series. Together these services provide advocacy, health support, and community empowerment for marginalized populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention, Care and Treatment Programs Free HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, care, support and treatment programs delivered to sexual and gender minorities in Nepal, including mental health counselling and sexual health education workshops in schools and communities. Targeted at LGBTIQ+ individuals and at-risk populations.
• Policy Advocacy and Human Rights Documentation
• Representation and Sensitization Training
• Community Capacity Building and Income-Generation Training
• Pink Himalayan Centre Community Services Five-story LGBTIQ+ community centre in Kathmandu providing safe-space services including shelter, vocational skill building classes, cafeteria, TV/radio studio, conference facilities, and office space. Targeted at sexual and gender minorities in Nepal and the wider South Asia region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 people contacted across Nepal who identify as sexual and gender minorities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christian Aid NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Co-hosted national workshop on LBT issues, jointly developed anime-documentary 'Kalo Akshar' on inclusion of LGBTIQ topics in education system and school curriculum. Joint 'Reaching the Unreached LBT population' project focusing on mental health services.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Supported production of PSA video on rights of sexual and gender minority students and safe learning environments.
• Right Here Right NowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint project supporting BDS advocacy for SOGIESC and SRHR. Organized National Consultation Meeting on SOGIESC and SRHR in June 2022. Produced short film 'Acceptance' on coming out journey. Co-produced song 'Naya Asha' for IDAHOTBI 2021.
• TPO NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Provides mental health services for LBT community. Dr. Kamal Gautam, Executive Director, presented on LBT and mental health at BDS workshops. Referenced as contact for LGBTIQ+ friendly mental health services in Nepal.
• UN WomenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Wenny Kusuma, Country Director, participated as distinguished speaker at BDS national workshop on LBT issues.
• Nepal Sports FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2012Managed the First South Asian LGBTI Sports Festival in Kathmandu, October 12-14, 2012. Ten indoor and outdoor events in athletics, football, volleyball, karate, kabaddi, basketball, long jump, and javelin throw with 570 athletes.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ruben F. del Prado attended Pink Himalayan Centre inauguration. Supports HIV/AIDS and SGM health initiatives.
• APCOMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsia Pacific Coalition for AIDS response organization working on HIV issues relevant to SGM communities.
• APTNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsia Pacific Transgender Network working on transgender health and rights.
• Heluna HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth organization supporting SGM community health initiatives.
• The Humsafar TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian MSM and transgender rights organization collaborating on regional SGM advocacy.
• ILGA AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association regional chapter.
• ILGA WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal umbrella organization for SGM rights organizations.
• NORECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian organization supporting exchange programs and development initiatives.
• Ujyalo FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence murals project on historic LGBTI rights milestones.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Naz Foundation (India):

Direct peers

• The Humsafar Trust: India's largest MSM and transgender community organization, providing HIV prevention, health, and rights advocacy across multiple Indian states. Direct comparable to BDS as a South Asian LGBTIQ+ peer NGO with a similar advocacy-plus-service model and established international donor relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bluediamondsocietynepal
• Instagraminstagram.com/bdsnepal_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-diamond-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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