Namaste Association Nepal

What Namaste Association Nepal does

Namaste Association Nepal (legal name: Associazione Namaste – ONLUS, tax code 02481600134) is an Italian charitable non-profit organization founded in 1991 and formally registered in Lecco, Italy on November 5, 1999. The association is headquartered at Via Roma 10, Bulciago, co-located with G.A.M.B., and is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors (Consiglio Direttivo) with Camorani Giuseppe serving as President and legal representative. It maintains ~120 members and ~12 staff, and is registered as an O.N.L.U.S. (Organizzazione Non Lucrativa di Utilità Sociale) under Italian regional volunteering laws.

The association's core program is the Namaste Primary School in Dhulikhel, Nepal — near the Tibet border — constructed beginning in 1994 with the on-the-ground coordination of Ghanashyam Paudel and operational since 1995. The school serves approximately 400 students across nursery, 5-year primary, 3-year lower secondary, and two upper secondary levels, staffed by approximately 20 teachers. The school complex, including a medical clinic inaugurated on April 28, 2007 and expanded with additional floors by 2014, is dedicated to the memory of Lorenzo Mazzoleni. The association also operates a Kathmandu orphanage, a scholarship program (Borse di Studio), and a Tokha-based cutting and sewing vocational course for 12 women with follow-on microcredit.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and fundraising rather than commercial sales, drawing on four principal streams: recurring membership fees from ~120 members, one-time donations including the €10-per-unit 'Adotta una capretta' (adopt a goat) program, Italy's Cinque per Mille (Five per Thousand) tax designation channel, and community fundraising events in Italy (cultural evenings, MANIFESTA volunteer fair, photo exhibitions, chestnut festivals, school outreach). The association deployed approximately €30,000 in 2015 Nepal earthquake relief as its most prominent single fundraising outcome. No technology platform underpins operations; delivery is conducted through on-the-ground staff in Nepal and community-driven fundraising activities in Italy.

Name

Namaste Association Nepal

Legal name

ASSOCIAZIONE NAMASTE (ONLUS)

Website

https://nepalnamaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Namaste Association Nepal is an Italian ONLUS non-profit founded in 1991 that operates the Namaste Primary School in Dhulikhel, Nepal, serving ~400 students with an on-site medical clinic, funded through Italian membership fees, donations, and the 5 per Mille tax designation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADALAC

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPAGABAA

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid
• Primary education
• Community development
• Vocational training
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bulciago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individuals become members of the association by paying a membership fee. The association had 120 members as of the latest available information.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The association raises funds through various initiatives including the 'Adotta una capretta' virtual goat adoption (€10 per goat), general donations, and earthquake relief contributions (e.g., ~€30,000 distributed after the 2015 earthquake).
3. Five per Mille (Cinque per Mille): The association receives contributions through Italy's 'Cinque per Mille' (Five per Thousand) tax designation program. Donors can designate the association's tax code (02481600134) on their tax return to direct a portion of their tax to the organization.
4. School Operations and Support: The association operates the Namaste Primary School and an infirmary in Dhulikhel, Nepal, providing education to approximately 400 students across nursery, primary, secondary, and two levels of upper secondary. It also funds scholarships and medical care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Namaste Association Nepal (Associazione Namaste - ONLUS) is an Italian non-profit that operates Namaste Primary School in Dhulikhel, Nepal, together with a co-located medical clinic, serving around 400 students with roughly 20 teachers. In addition to primary education and basic healthcare, it runs a scholarship programme, supports an orphanage in Kathmandu, delivers a cutting-and-sewing vocational course in Tokha, and runs item-level sponsorship campaigns such as "Adotta una Capretta" (€10 per goat) alongside emergency relief efforts (e.g., around €30,000 raised after the 2015 Nepal earthquake).

Product overview

Namaste Association Nepal is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates a comprehensive educational and humanitarian support network in Nepal. The core offering is the Namaste Primary School in Dhulikhel (near Kathmandu), which provides education from kindergarten through high school for approximately 400 students. Supporting services include a medical clinic at the school, an orphanage in Kathmandu, scholarship programs, and the 'Adotta una Capretta' goat donation program for families. The organization also runs vocational training, including a cutting and sewing course in Tokha with microcredit for graduates. Fundraising activities occur in Italy, including cultural events, photo exhibitions, and school exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Namaste Primary School (Dhulikhel)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~400 students educated across 3 nursery levels and 10 primary/secondary/upper secondary levels; ~20 teachers employed; medical clinic maintained on-site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• G.A.M.B. (Gruppo Associazioni di Bulciago)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005The association's headquarters are co-located at G.A.M.B. offices at Via Roma 10, Bulciago. G.A.M.B. is a local association group that provides administrative and operational support to member organizations.
• Mazzoleni Family (Dina Crotta Mazzoleni)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997The Mazzoleni family of Lecco joined the association in memory of Lorenzo Mazzoleni, a 30-year-old mountaineer who died on K2 on 29 July 1996. In August 1998, Dina Crotta Mazzoleni visited the school with a group of members and placed a commemorative plaque for Lorenzo. The new school building was dedicated to Lorenzo and inaugurated on 28 April 2007.
• Ghanashyam PaudelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Ghanashyam Paudel serves as the association's key local contact and coordinator in Kathmandu, Nepal. He facilitated the initial construction of the school in Dhulikhel in 1994 and has been instrumental in implementing the association's projects on the ground.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CESVI: Italian humanitarian NGO founded in 1985 in Bergamo, working on international development and emergency relief across multiple geographies. Comparable as an Italian nonprofit pursuing humanitarian and educational programming abroad, though CESVI is a much larger, broader incumbent.
• COOPI: Italian NGO founded in 1965, one of the largest Italian humanitarian organizations, running education, child protection, and humanitarian programs globally. Comparable as an Italian-registered nonprofit doing international education work, but significantly larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Mani Tese: Italian ONLUS founded in 1964 supporting international development and community education projects in developing countries. Directly comparable as a Milan-area Italian nonprofit with education-focused programming abroad and a comparable fundraising profile (events + private donors + 5xMille).
• ACRA-CCS: Italian NGO founded in 1968 with explicit education and international development focus, operating community-based projects in multiple developing countries. Directly comparable in mission (education + livelihoods) and operating model (small Italian HQ with field partners).
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian NGO focused on child protection, education, and community development, with active programming in Nepal and other developing countries. Directly comparable in mission (children's education + community services abroad), scale, and Italian-registered nonprofit structure.
• Fondazione AVSI: Large Italian NGO founded in 1972 running education and international development programs across multiple countries including Nepal — directly comparable as an Italian-registered nonprofit delivering educational services in developing countries, though significantly larger in scale and scope.
• Soleterre Onlus: Italian NGO founded in 1994 focused on child welfare, education, and psychological support in countries including Nepal, Ivory Coast, and Italy. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized Italian ONLUS running education programs specifically for children in developing countries including Nepal.
• Amici dei Popoli Onlus: Italian NGO founded in 1990 supporting international cooperation, education, and community development projects in multiple developing countries. Comparable as a similarly-sized Italian ONLUS running community-based education and humanitarian programs internationally.
• Progetto Continenti Onlus: Italian ONLUS supporting education, vocational training, and humanitarian programs in developing countries. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized Italian nonprofit with a community-led fundraising approach and education/income-generation programs abroad.
• CISP (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli): Italian NGO based in Rome focused on international development, with strong education programming in Africa and the Middle East. Comparable as an Italian-registered nonprofit delivering community education and humanitarian services internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

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