Established 1992 · Chitwan, Nepal
Change begins
with community.
Indigenous-led education, opportunity, and sustainable development across Nepal’s Terai.
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Who we are
Rooted in Tharu identity. Built for shared progress.
Nepal Indigenous Development Society is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization founded by Tharu Indigenous people. What began as a grassroots literacy initiative has grown into an integrated movement for dignity and self-reliance.
Our vision
“An educated and culturally sensitive Indigenous society in Chitwan.”
Our mission
“To make a sustainable and positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged people in Nepal.”
From the NIDS archive
A history made together
Original photographs from decades of education, advocacy, clean water, and community-led development.
What we do
Five pathways to lasting change
Select an area to see how education, livelihoods, rights, health, and nature reinforce one another.
Literacy that opens doors
Education
Continuous non-formal education since 1994, expanding into post-literacy, life skills, and civic education for women across the Terai.
Literacy planted the first seed. Collective enterprise helped communities grow their own future.
Community-led livelihoods
Partners & networks
Local knowledge. Collective agency. Lasting change.
From one literacy class in Chitwan to integrated community development across 22 districts.