Dalit Lives Matter

What Dalit Lives Matter does

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance (DLMGA) is a Nepal-based non-profit social movement organization founded in 2020 following the Rukum West massacre of Nawaraj BK and five others. Led by Founder and Chair Pradip Pariyar, the organization pursues an intersectional mission to eradicate caste-based discrimination and empower Dalit, Indigenous, LGBTQI+, and other marginalized communities across Nepal. It targets a population segment — Dalits — that constitutes 13.4% of Nepal's population (approximately 3.9 million people per the 2021 census) and delivers programming across at least four provinces (Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali, and Koshi).

DLMGA's core offerings are organized around four programmatic pillars: (1) youth leadership and human rights defense, anchored by the Dignity Defenders initiative (61 trained youth deployed) and supported by training in advocacy, communications, and community organizing; (2) media and narrative change through the Caste Conversation series (14 online episodes plus 12 episodes broadcast on Himalaya Television featuring 84 youth aged 18-30) and the Paint the Revolution artivism campaign (15 murals by 50+ artists); (3) policy advocacy and coalition convening, exemplified by the Justice Summit, the UPR Session in Siraha, and orientation programmes for 200+ Dalit elected representatives in Koshi Province; and (4) targeted community initiatives spanning 53 climate action projects, clean water access for 200+ households, and education support for 250+ students. Sub-brands Dignity Defenders, Caste Conversation, and Paint the Revolution constitute the principal delivery vehicles.

The business model is non-commercial: DLMGA does not charge for services, generates no product revenue, and does not publish financial statements. Funding derives from individual donations (processed through Every.org globally and Myriad USA for US tax-deductible giving, with an online donation platform described as under development) and project grants from international development actors including the British Council Nepal, the European Union (via the Voices of Change project implemented with FCA Nepal and Shanta Foundation), and PSP/Helvetas Nepal. Research collaborations with McGill University and Georgetown's O'Neill Institute (STRIDE initiative) provide academic-methodological support rather than operating capital. Distribution operates through a network of 15+ local civil society organization partners that execute programs at the community level, with an 8-employee headquarters team providing strategic oversight, training, and convening functions.

Name

Dalit Lives Matter

Legal name

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance (DLMGA)

Website

https://dalitlivesmatter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance is a Nepal-based non-profit social movement organization that combats caste-based discrimination through youth leadership training, media advocacy, policy convening, and community programs across four provinces, funded by international grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Justice Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG)

Keywords

• Social justice advocacy
• Human rights movement
• Community empowerment programs
• Youth leadership training
• Caste discrimination eradication

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations globally. Online donation platform is under development; donors can contribute through Every.org or via Myriad USA for US tax-deductible donations.
2. Project Grants: DLMGA receives funding through project grants from international development organizations and foundations, including British Council Nepal, European Union (VoC project with FCA Nepal and Shanta Foundation), and PSP/Helvetas Nepal for specific programmatic work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance (DLMGA) is a non-profit social movement organization founded in 2020 in Nepal that operates advocacy programs, youth leadership initiatives, media campaigns, and community engagement platforms aimed at ending caste-based discrimination and promoting social justice for Dalit and marginalized communities. The organization delivers these programs through grassroots organizing, civil society partnerships, multimedia campaigns, policy research, and direct community action projects spanning multiple provinces in Nepal.

Product overview

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance (DLMGA) operates as a social justice movement organization rather than a technology product company. The organization's primary offerings consist of advocacy programs, youth leadership initiatives, media campaigns, and community engagement platforms. Key programs include the Dignity Defenders youth empowerment initiative, the Caste Conversation media series, the Paint the Revolution artistic campaign, the March2Justice digital campaign, and the Justice Summit and Diversity Carnival events. These programs work collectively toward ending caste-based discrimination through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, research, and narrative change initiatives.

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Brands

• Paint the Revolution: An artistic initiative engaging artists worldwide to create murals and wheat paste art that amplifies community resistance against caste inequality, injustice and indignity. Over 50 artists created 15 mural paintings across Nepal in two editions.
• Caste Conversation
• Dignity Defenders

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ students enrolled in education support programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Council NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Joint organizer of Youth Symposium 2026, bringing together Dignity Defenders, partner organizations, and youth leaders. Also partner for Youth Leadership for Climate Action project and Policy Mapping initiative.
• Aayon NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Co-organizer of Youth Symposium 2026 alongside DLMGA and British Council Nepal.
• PSP/Helvetas NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Support provider for Strengthening Dalit Leadership for Inclusive Governance in Koshi Province program, supporting elected representatives to advance Dalit rights.
• FCA NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborating with DLMGA on UPR session in Siraha and VoC (Voices of Change) project funded by European Union for marginalized youth in Cultural and Creative Industries.
• Asia Dalit Rights Forum (ADRF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for People's Vaccine Campaign research, assessing accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare for Dalit communities.
• Global Call to Action Against PovertyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in vaccine equity research focusing on Dalit community access to healthcare services.
• Local Level Dalit Representative AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for orientation programme in Koshi Province bringing together 200+ Dalit elected representatives to strengthen capacity for inclusive governance.
• Global Legal Defense FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on Justice Summit 2025, bringing together government, legal practitioners, law enforcement, human rights defenders, and youth.
• Myriad USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based fiscal sponsor enabling tax-deductible donations for American donors to support DLMGA's work.
• Shanta FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Voices of Change project funded by EU, enabling marginalized youth particularly women, Dalits and sexual/gender minorities to participate in Nepal's CCI.
• Idea Studio NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch 8th season under theme 'Breaking Barriers, Building Futures,' creating platform for Dalit and marginalized entrepreneurs. Received 200+ ideas, 45 selected for national incubation program.
• May 18 FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Youth for Human Rights and Democracy workshop in Karnali Province, supporting training of Dalit and marginalized youth as Dignity Defenders.
• Dalit Development Forum (DDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner organization in Siraha, collaborating on UPR session and capacity building for Dalit rights advocacy at local level.
• McGill UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-site research partner for STRIDE (Structural Transformation against Racism, Inequality, and Discrimination in Global Health) initiative, supporting methodological rigor.
• O'Neill Institute at Georgetown UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-site research partner for STRIDE global health research initiative, collaborating with O'Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism and Global Health.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amnesty International Nepal: The Nepal section of the global human rights organization. Comparable as a Nepal-based human rights advocacy body with overlapping concerns on discrimination, justice, and civil liberties, though operating at much larger scale.
• Oxfam Nepal: Major international development NGO working on inequality, gender justice, and climate resilience in Nepal. Comparable as a similarly focused international NGO that operates in overlapping thematic areas (gender, climate, inequality, social justice).
• Human Rights Watch (South Asia Division): Global human rights organization with significant South Asia programming. Comparable as an internationally recognized human rights advocacy body conducting research and policy engagement on discrimination in Nepal.
• FORUM-ASIA: A Bangkok-based regional human rights network with 80+ member organizations across Asia. Comparable as a broader human rights coalition that DLMGA engages with and could potentially join, sharing advocacy and capacity-building mechanisms.

Direct peers

• National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights: India's leading Dalit rights NGO focused on legal advocacy, research, and grassroots organizing. Comparable as a regional Dalit-focused NGO with similar advocacy, UPR engagement, and coalition-building model.
• Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO): Nepal's leading Dalit women's rights organization. Directly comparable to DLMGA's intersectional work on caste and gender, and a potential local coalition partner given overlapping beneficiary communities.
• International Dalit Solidarity Network: A Denmark-based international network advocating for Dalit rights globally, coordinating NGO members across South Asia and beyond. Directly comparable to DLMGA's mission of ending caste-based discrimination and its international coalition-building approach.
• Equality Labs: A Dalit civil rights organization using research, advocacy, and the arts to end caste apartheid. Directly comparable to DLMGA's intersectional approach and use of artivism (Paint the Revolution) and research for movement-building.
• Asia Dalit Rights Forum: A South Asia-wide Dalit rights coalition and a DLMGA partner. Comparable as a fellow Nepal/regional Dalit advocacy organization focused on policy, coalition-building, and cross-border Dalit solidarity.

Others

• British Council Nepal: A current DLMGA partner and funder on the Youth Symposium and Climate Action projects. Adjacent as a donor/convener rather than a peer, but a key institutional relationship that helps explain DLMGA's youth/climate programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DalitLives
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC34RHTskHytEL2C0Ps5bFOg
• Facebookfacebook.com/DalitLivesMatterGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dalit-lives-matter
• Instagraminstagram.com/dalitlives

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