Manavsewa Ashram

What Manavsewa Ashram does

Manavsewa Ashram is a Nepalese non-profit social organization founded on 29 August 2012 in Hetauda, Makwanpur, by Ramji Adhikari, with the mission of making Nepal a street-dependent human-free country. The organization rescues, shelters, and rehabilitates homeless, impoverished, disabled, mentally challenged, and elderly individuals across Nepal, providing food, clothing, medical care, mental health support, and family reunification services. As of the latest data, it has rescued 13,958 people since inception, achieved 5,871 family reunifications, and currently shelters 2,390 residents (921 female, 1,469 male) across a network of 27 branch offices spanning all 7 provinces.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model funded through donations, membership subscriptions, Bhojan Sewa (meal service) bookings, and government partnerships. Donation tiers range from NPR 50 to NPR 50,000, processed through eSewa, Khalti, and bank transfers (Global IME Bank). Membership programs include Lifetime Associate, Lifetime Dining Service (NPR 61,111 to NPR 2,61,111), Parents of Residing Balgopal (NPR 8,000/month or NPR 96,000/year), and Children of Residing Parents (NPR 5,000/month or NPR 60,000/year). The organization has formal partnerships with all 7 provincial governments and multiple municipalities, has secured multiple national and provincial awards, and was nominated by the Government of Nepal for the UN Human Rights Prize 2023. International chapters operate in Australia and the UK for diaspora fundraising.

The core operational model is the Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Tour, an annual nationwide campaign covering the east-to-west stretch of Nepal. Service delivery is coordinated through a central committee (Chairman Ramji Adhikari, Treasurer Homanath Timalsina) with a lean staff of 25 employees supplemented by guardian families, volunteers, and provincial government collaborators. The organization maintains awareness programs (Ama Seminar, Shrimad Bhagwat Week Mahayagya) and digital engagement through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and its website. District-level milestones include official street-dependent human-free declarations for Karnali Province, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kathmandu, and Gandaki Province.

Name

Manavsewa Ashram

Legal name

Manavsewa Ashram

Website

https://msa.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manavsewa Ashram is a Nepalese non-profit founded in 2012 that rescues, shelters, and rehabilitates street-dependent, homeless, disabled, and elderly individuals across 27 branches in all 7 provinces, funded through donations, memberships, and government partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian rescue services
• Street-dependent rehabilitation
• Family reunification programs
• Nonprofit shelter services
• Community rehabilitation Nepal

Headquarters

HQ city

Hetauda

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals and organizations through online portals (eSewa, Khalti), bank transfers, and direct contributions. Donation tiers range from NPR 50 to NPR 50,000.
2. Membership Programs: Various membership types including Lifetime Associate Member, Lifetime Dining Service Member, Parents of Residing Balgopal, Children of Residing Parents, and Associate Member with monthly and yearly payment options.
3. Bhojan Sewa (Feeding Service): Online booking system for feeding services for mothers, fathers, and children residing at the ashram on occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, festivals, and memorials.
4. Government Partnerships: Collaborations with provincial governments and local bodies for rescue operations, facility support, and awareness programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Manavsewa Ashram is a Nepal-based non-profit organization that rescues homeless, destitute, disabled, and mentally challenged individuals from the streets and provides them with shelter, food, clothing, healthcare, mental health support, family tracing, and community rehabilitation. It operates a network of 27 branch offices across all seven provinces of Nepal, funded by donations, membership fees, and government partnerships, with the mission of making Nepal a street-dependent human-free country.

Product overview

Manavsewa Ashram is a non-profit social organization (NGO) offering humanitarian services focused on street people rescue and rehabilitation. Founded in Hetauda, Makwanpur in 2012, the organization operates through multiple service modules: core rescue and rehabilitation services (street people rescue, family reunification, community rehabilitation), digital engagement platforms (online donation system, Bhojan Sewa meal booking, membership program), healthcare delivery for residents, and awareness programs (Ama Seminar, Shrimad Bhagwat Week Mahayagya). The organization maintains 30+ branches across Nepal's provinces and operates international chapters in Australia and UK. Services are funded through donations, membership fees, and Bhojan Sewa bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Donation System Digital donation portal that allows individuals and organizations to make financial contributions to support Manavsewa Ashram's humanitarian mission, with preset donation amounts from NPR 50 to NPR 50,000 and payment via eSewa, Khalti, or bank transfer (Global IME Bank).
• Bhojan Sewa (Meal Service Booking) Online booking system that lets donors sponsor meal services (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner) for mothers, fathers, and children residing at Manavsewa Ashram, typically for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, festivals, or memorial occasions.
• Membership Program Tiered membership offering that allows individuals to become Lifetime Associate Members or Lifetime Dining Service Members (one-time fees from NPR 61,111), as well as Parents of Residing Balgopal and Children of Residing Parents recurring memberships (NPR 5,000-8,000 per month).
• Street People Rescue and Rehabilitation Service Core service delivering rescue of homeless, impoverished, disabled, and mentally challenged individuals from streets across Nepal, providing them with shelter, food, clothing, healthcare, family reunification, and community rehabilitation across 27 branch locations.
• Healthcare Services for Residents Medical services delivered to residents of Manavsewa Ashram including regular medical check-ups, medication management, mental health support, and coordination with external hospitals for advanced treatment.
• Family Tracing and Reunification Service Program that traces the families of rescued street-dependent residents and facilitates their reunification, supported by collaboration with Shraddha Foundation and government partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,958 total people rescued from streets since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Karnali Province GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2075Formal partnership with Karnali Province Government for rescue operations and making the province street-dependent human-free. The provincial government provided support for the Karnali Province announcement program.
• Bagmati Province GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Bagmati Province Government for various humanitarian programs including stress management training for civil servants.
• Gandaki Province GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for making Gandaki Province street-dependent human-free. Provincial government cooperation for rescue operations and awareness programs.
• Lumbini Province GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for street-dependent free Lumbini Province campaign including rescue tour campaigns.
• Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA)moderateOthersCoordination with NRNA groups abroad for maintaining contact with Nepali diaspora communities and international service programs.
• Shraddha FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for family reunification and rehabilitation support services.
• Manavsewa Ashram Australia ChaptermoderateOthersInternational chapter committed to creating a self-reliant Nepal through fundraising and awareness campaigns in Australia.
• Manavsewa Ashram UK ChaptermoderateOthersUK-based chapter conducting fundraising events and concerts for humanitarian services including Ani Choying Drolma events.
• Various Local Governments and MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with municipalities including Budhanilkantha Municipality, Tilotama Municipality, and others for street-dependent human-free declarations.
• Global IME Bank LtdminorOthersBanking partner for receiving donations. Account details provided on website: Account Name MANAVSEWA ASHRAM, Account Number 12701010000179, Swift Code GLBBNPKA.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid organization providing medical assistance and emergency relief to vulnerable populations. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram in delivering healthcare services integrated with broader humanitarian rescue operations.
• Habitat for Humanity: International nonprofit focused on housing and shelter solutions for vulnerable populations. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram in addressing homelessness and inadequate shelter, though Habitat's model centers on home-building rather than direct street rescue.
• Shelter (UK): UK-based charity providing housing advice, homelessness support, and emergency accommodation services. Directly comparable mission focus on ending street-dependency and supporting homeless individuals into stable accommodation.
• The Salvation Army: Global humanitarian organization operating shelters, feeding programs, family tracing, and rehabilitation services for vulnerable populations. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram in its end-to-end rescue-to-reintegration service model for street-dependent and homeless individuals.
• St Vincent de Paul Society: International Catholic charitable organization providing shelter, food, and welfare services to homeless and disadvantaged people. Comparable end-to-end welfare service model serving street-dependent populations, including through Australian and UK chapters aligned with Manavsewa's diaspora footprint.
• International Rescue Committee: Global humanitarian organization responding to humanitarian crises with rescue, shelter, healthcare, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable mission to Manavsewa Ashram's core 'rescue' framing and lifecycle-of-care service delivery.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian aid organization delivering emergency relief and recovery programs. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram in operating rescue and rehabilitation services across multiple countries for vulnerable populations.

Regional players

• Mission Australia: Australia's largest national housing and homelessness services provider, operating shelters, community housing, and support programs. Comparable service model to Manavsewa Ashram, aligned through the Australia Chapter partnership, but serving the Australian market.

Broad incumbents

• CARE International: Major international humanitarian organization operating poverty-fighting and emergency relief programs across more than 100 countries. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram in mission focus on vulnerable populations, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic and programmatic scope.

Emerging players

• SOS Children's Villages: International nonprofit providing family-based care for orphaned and abandoned children. Comparable to Manavsewa Ashram's orphan-care segment and long-term residential support model, though focused specifically on children rather than adult street-dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2JnR359wPNy4hc5gKXfz_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/msa2082
• Instagraminstagram.com/manavsewaashram?utm_medium=copy_link
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manavsewa-ashram

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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