United Mission to Nepal

What United Mission to Nepal does

United Mission to Nepal is a faith-based international non-governmental organization founded in 1954 that operates exclusively in Nepal. Its service delivery rests on two pillars: direct operation of two hospitals — United Mission Hospital Tansen (a 200-bed referral facility that also runs nurse and AIN pre-registration training) and Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (a 50-bed primary care hospital currently being expanded to 100 beds) — and a partnership-based community development model that channels programs through 14 local partner NGOs across 12 districts in 4 provinces. Programs are organized around four thematic areas: Education, Health & Wellbeing, Livelihoods, and Social Harmony & Protection, with cross-cutting work in Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, and Good Governance. In June 2025, UMN expanded into three additional districts (Bara, Saptari, Surkhet), broadening its operating footprint to 15 districts in total.

The organization's revenue model blends three streams: voluntary donations from individuals, churches, and supporting NGOs distributed across the UK, US, Australia, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan; subsidized patient fees from hospital services; and a small online merchandise store. Hospital ownership and operations were restructured in October 2020 through the creation of a subsidiary entity, UMN MDT, which now sits alongside the parent trust. Headcount stands at 207 employees, anchored in Kathmandu. UMN renewed its project agreement with the Government of Nepal in June 2025, securing the regulatory basis for continued INGO operation.

From a structural standpoint, UMN is a mid-sized INGO with the asset intensity of a hospital operator and the programmatic reach of a community development network. The combination of physical clinical infrastructure (250+ beds in aggregate, with one expansion in flight), rural distribution via partner NGOs, and a seven-decade operating history produces a hybrid model with limited direct comparables. The principal concentration risk lies on the donor side, while the principal growth lever is geographic and capacity expansion already evidenced in 2025.

Name

United Mission to Nepal

Legal name

United Mission to Nepal

Website

https://umn.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

United Mission to Nepal is a faith-based INGO founded in 1954 that operates two hospitals and partners with 14 local NGOs across 12 Nepali districts to deliver health, education, and livelihood programs funded by international donations and patient fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• International development programs
• Community health services
• Rural hospital services
• Faith-based NGO
• Community development initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: UMN depends on donation income for all its development work. Hospitals require subsidies for patients who cannot afford to pay and funds for new equipment and buildings. Donations come from individuals, groups, churches, and supporting organisations worldwide.
2. Hospital Patient Care Revenue: Hospitals generate revenue through patient care services, with some services subsidised for those who cannot afford to pay. Free care is provided to qualifying patients.
3. Online Store Sales: UMN operates an online store selling products including UMN Calendar 2026 ($4.50), books such as 'A Yak in the Fridge' ($5.00) and 'POWER FOR NEPAL' ($7.00), with contact via [email protected]

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Mission to Nepal is a faith-based international non-governmental organisation that operates two rural mission hospitals (United Mission Hospital Tansen and Okhaldhunga Community Hospital) and delivers community development programmes across Education, Health & Wellbeing, Livelihoods & Economic Transformation, and Social Harmony & Protection in Nepal. It works through 14 local partner NGOs across 12 districts in four provinces, integrating cross-cutting themes of gender equality, disability and social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and governance. The organisation is funded primarily through donations and grants from international supporters, with supplementary revenue from hospital patient fees and an online store selling publications and merchandise.

Product overview

United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is a faith-based development organization operating since 1954, structured as a portfolio of hospital services and community development programs. The organization operates two hospitals—United Mission Hospital Tansen (200-bed referral hospital) and Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (50-bed primary care hospital expanding to 100)—through the UMN Medical and Development Trust (UMN MDT). Beyond hospitals, UMN delivers integrated development programs across Education, Health & Wellbeing, Livelihoods & Economic Transformation, and Social Harmony & Protection, with cross-cutting themes in Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, Environment, and Conflict Sensitivity. The organization also maintains an online Store selling publications and merchandise. UMN works through local partner NGOs across 12 districts in Nepal, with thematic programs designed to empower marginalized communities toward fullness of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• United Mission Hospital Tansen (UMHT) A 200-bed acute care referral hospital serving patients from a catchment area of almost one million people, offering emergency, ICU, HDU, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, internal medicine, urology, burns, dermatology, psychiatry, dental, TB/Leprosy/HIV clinics, rehabilitation, and community health programmes. Provides training for over 200 medical students annually via Tansen School of Health Science.
• Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (OCH) A 50-bed primary care hospital (expanding to 100 beds) serving Okhaldhunga District and surrounding districts with a population of more than 250,000, providing primary hospital services in adult medicine, surgery, maternity, paediatrics, orthopaedics, dentistry, eye clinic, and community-based rehabilitation. Hosts medical elective placements and is associated with Okhaldhunga School of Health Science.
• Education Programmes Programmes focused on enhancing access to quality educational opportunities for children and youth in rural Nepal, including child-friendly classrooms, teacher training, child protection initiatives, inclusive education for children with disabilities, and school governance. Includes efforts to address child labour, school dropout, and child marriage affecting education.
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes Holistic community health programmes including reproductive health services, mental health services, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities, maternal and child health, and community health initiatives targeting women and children. Includes school-based mental health programmes and adolescent sexual and reproductive health training.
• Livelihoods & Economic Transformation Programmes Programmes enhancing livelihoods through skills-based training, entrepreneurship development, farm equipment provision, green jobs promotion, and climate-resilient livelihood practices. Targets individuals and communities seeking to enhance economic development capacities and food security.
• Social Harmony & Protection Programmes Programmes restoring hope and creating social justice through community-led initiatives against gender-based violence, inter-faith dialogues, and protection from exploitation and harmful traditional practices. Includes safe migration and anti-trafficking awareness sessions.
• UMN Online Store UMN's online store selling merchandise including books (A Yak in the Fridge at $5.00, POWER FOR NEPAL at $7.00), calendars (UMN Calendar 2026 at $4.50), and other publications. Store purchases support UMN's work.
• Good Governance Programmes Programmes strengthening capacity of rights holders and duty bearers to promote accountability and good governance at local levels, integrated as a cross-cutting theme across UMN's work.
• Disability Inclusion Programmes Programmes empowering persons with disabilities to enjoy their rights with meaningful and respectful participation in all systems and communities. Includes Community-Based Rehabilitation reaching 1,200+ persons with disabilities across two municipalities in Okhaldhunga.
• Environment Programmes Programmes enhancing knowledge and capacity of vulnerable communities to restore ecosystem services and cope with climate change impacts through adaptation and resilience building. Integrated as a cross-cutting theme of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience.
• Gender Equality Programmes Programmes transforming gender injustice and inequality to gender justice and equality by addressing negative impacts on women, men, boys, and girls. Integrated as a cross-cutting theme of Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI).

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,438 hospital admissions and 72,159 outpatients served at Tansen Hospital (2024-25)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered local implementation and supporting.

• Gramin Samudaik Sanstha (GSS) - Mugulocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Karnali Province (Mugu) implementing development programmes
• Karani Community Development Centre (KCDC) - Mugulocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Mugu implementing community development initiatives
• Nepal Magar Society Service and Information Center - Rukum Eastlocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Rukum East implementing development programmes
• Nepal Public Awakening Forum - Rukum Eastlocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Rukum East focusing on public awareness
• Interdependent Society Surkhetlocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Surkhet implementing development programmes
• Dalit Social Development Centre (DSDC) - Kapilvastulocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Kapilvastu focusing on Dalit community development, provided wheelchair and home modifications to beneficiaries
• Indreni Social Development Forum (INDRENI) - Nawalparasi Westlocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Nawalparasi West implementing development programmes
• Sunwal Community Development Centre (SCDC-S) - Nawalparasi Westlocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Nawalparasi West focusing on community development
• Protection Nepal - Baralocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Madhesh Province (Bara) focusing on protection issues
• Jan Chetna Abhiyan Nepal - Saptarilocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Saptari focusing on awareness and awakening
• Sabal Nepal - Saptarilocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Saptari implementing development programmes
• Dalit Help Society - Bajhanglocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Bajhang focusing on Dalit community support
• Progressive Youth Society - Bajhanglocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Bajhang focusing on youth development
• Centre For Equal Access Development - Nepal - Dotilocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Doti focusing on equal access and disability inclusion
• Rural Community Development Centre - Dotilocal implementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organisation in Doti implementing rural development programmes
• Nepal Red Cross Society, SurkhetsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated First Aid training for 22 UMN staff and local partners across Karnali Province (July 2026)

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Nepal Fellowship (INF): UK-based Christian INGO operating in Nepal since 1952, also operating hospitals (Green Pastures Hospital, Scheer Memorial Hospital) and community development programmes. UMN's most direct peer with nearly identical faith-based medical mission model in the same country.
• World Vision International Nepal: Large faith-based INGO implementing integrated child-focused community development across multiple districts in Nepal with health, education, livelihoods, and child protection programmes closely overlapping UMN's thematic areas.
• CARE Nepal: Major INGO operating in Nepal across health, education, economic development, and women's empowerment with similar marginalized-community targeting and rural district coverage as UMN.
• SIM International: Global evangelical mission society that supports UMN directly and operates parallel healthcare, education, and community development programmes across multiple countries with a similar faith-based INGO model.
• Interserve: International Christian mission organization supporting development work across Asia with similar faith-based professional placement and community transformation approach to UMN.
• Mission Alliance: Norwegian mission organization that supports UMN and operates comparable faith-based development programmes with professional expatriate and local staff deployment in Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Tearfund: UK-based Christian relief and development agency that both funds and operates faith-based community development globally; provides funding support to UMN and shares mission-driven integrated development approach.
• Transform Aid International: Australian faith-based development organization that provides funding support to UMN and operates similar community development programmes in South Asia with comparable beneficiary focus.
• Caritas Nepal: Catholic humanitarian confederation operating integrated community development, health, and disaster response programmes across Nepal with similar district-level partner network approach.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity Nepal: International faith-affiliated housing and community development NGO operating in Nepal with similar local partner implementation model across rural districts and marginalized community focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedMissiontoNepal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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