Pro Public

Name

Pro Public

Legal name

Forum for Protection of Public Interest

Website

https://propublic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Interest Advocacy and Civil Society Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (81331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Public interest litigation
• Community mediation services
• Peacebuilding programs
• Social accountability advocacy
• Nonviolent communication training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. International Development Grants: Primary funding from international development organizations including Global Affairs Canada, European Union, UN Women, and GIZ for specific project implementation.
2. Membership and Donations: Support from members and staff contributions, as well as appeals for donations from well-wishers for specific initiatives like the scholarship program and office building.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pro Public is a non-profit NGO that delivers public interest advocacy services through public interest litigation, civil peace and community mediation programs, nonviolent communication training, and social accountability initiatives for gender equality. It implements donor-funded projects focused on governance, peacebuilding, environmental justice, and inclusion in Nepal, serving government bodies, civil society organizations, women, marginalized groups, schools, and community mediators.

Product overview

Pro Public (Forum for Protection of Public Interest) is a non-governmental organization established in 1991, offering a portfolio of public interest programs rather than commercial products. Its core service offerings include Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for legal advocacy, the Civil Peace Service Program (CPSP) for conflict transformation, the Community Mediation Program (CMP) for grassroots dispute resolution, and Social Accountability initiatives for gender equality. Supporting programs include NVC and Life Enriching Education training, the Good Governance Program, and a Scholarship Program for marginalized students. The organization implements donor-funded projects such as SAMA-SAMA (democratic participation) and various environmental protection initiatives. These programs work together to advance Pro Public's mission of good governance, peacebuilding, environmental justice, and social inclusion in Nepal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Legal advocacy through public interest litigation addressing issues like environmental protection, human rights, and governance accountability through the Supreme Court of Nepal. For the public and marginalized communities.
• Civil Peace Service Program (CPSP) Peacebuilding initiatives including mediation training, dialogue facilitation, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training for community conflict resolution. For community members, peacebuilders, and local government partners.
• Community Mediation Program (CMP) Training and deployment of community mediators for grassroots dispute resolution in local municipalities across Nepal. For local municipalities, rural municipalities, and community dispute resolution.
• Social Accountability for Gender Equality (SAGEP) EU/UN Women-supported initiative promoting gender equality through social accountability mechanisms, public hearings, and civic networks at local government levels. For local government bodies, women-led CSOs, and community groups.
• SAMA-SAMA Project Three-year development project strengthening civil society for inclusive democracy and human rights, implemented in Madhesh and Lumbini provinces with funding from Global Affairs Canada. For women-led CSOs and rights advocacy groups.
• Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Training Capacity building through NVC training for schools, peace organizations, and community members to enhance emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills. For teachers, students, peacebuilders, and organizational staff.
• Life Enriching Education Educational program applying NVC principles in school settings for teachers and students to foster harmonious relationships. For schools and educational institutions.
• Good Governance Program Advocacy and capacity building for strengthening democratic governance, transparency, and accountability in local government institutions. For local government bodies and civil society.
• Scholarship Program Financial support providing monthly grants to girl students from marginalized communities and children of community mediators for pursuing higher education (10+2 level). For children from Dhanusha and Sarlahi districts and marginalized communities.
• Playback Theatre (Chautari Natak) Theatre-based facilitation method combining dramatic performances with community dialogue on social issues. For communities and local government partners in CPSP-covered areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34 years of continuous operation and advocacy work in Nepal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025CECI serves as the Project Lead managing the 3-year SAMA-SAMA project (April 2025 - December 2027) with funding from Global Affairs Canada. Pro Public is the thematic partner for Nepal implementation.
• Campaign NepalmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for SAMA-SAMA project in Madhesh Province alongside Pro Public.
• Siddhartha Social Development Centre (SSDC)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for SAMA-SAMA project in Lumbini Province alongside Pro Public.
• GIZ Civil Peace Service Program (CPSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term implementing partner for peacebuilding programs including NVC training, mediation, and dialogue facilitation across Nepal.
• Nirdeshanal Lok Sewa ra Shangarik Garninchha (Nirdsan Nepal)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner for Social Accountability for Gender Equality project implementation.
• Buddhabhumi MunicipalitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for two years (June 2023) to implement peace building through mediation, dialogue, and theatrical performances.
• Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support theme, conducting online training on psychosocial support and NVC.
• Centre for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC)majorTechnology or IntegrationInternational certification body for NVC training; Pro Public works with certified trainers for training program development.
• Advocacy Forum-NepalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for compassionate leadership training and conflict victim community programs.
• KopilaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots organization working with trauma, stress and violence; received NVC training from Pro Public for psychosocial counselors.
• Tribhuvan University (TU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Conflict, Peace, and Development Studies collaborates with Pro Public on NVC training for students and faculty.
• Yuwa Yuwa Grameen Pragati Purush (YGGP) SurkhetmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsortium partner for Social Accountability for Gender Equality project in Karnali province.
• Truth and Reconciliation CommissionminorOthersGovernment body established to address post-conflict reconciliation; Pro Public's NVC training supports healing for conflict-affected populations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Alert: International peacebuilding NGO working on security, governance, and inclusion in conflict-affected states; comparable thematic remit (peace, gender, governance) to Pro Public but with global footprint.
• Search for Common Ground: Global peacebuilding organization working on conflict transformation, dialogue facilitation, and community mediation across dozens of countries; directly comparable methodology to Pro Public's CPSP and mediation work but at far larger scale.

Peers

• Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal):

Direct peers

• Advocacy Forum-Nepal: Nepali human rights and conflict-resolution NGO that partners directly with Pro Public on compassionate leadership training and conflict-victim programs; both deliver peacebuilding, mediation, and rights advocacy across Nepal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pro-public

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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