Introduction

SEARCH, a value based Action Learning Nepali non-governmental organization (NGDO) is an autonomous, non-profit, secular and non-political development organization. It is registered with the Chief District Officer (CDO) and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) of HMG/N in Kathmandu. Its Action Research and Community Development Sites are located in remote hill districts.

SN pursues and advocates empowerment and human rights based approach(HRBA) to development while working for self-reliant development. A realistic mix of service delivery towards critical minimum basic needs is also pursued through self-help development. It’s mission and Goal complements national development. It attempts to usher just, equitable, inclusive and accountable systems of governance in government and non-government sector. It’s specific Mission and Goal are given below.

Vision

A Sustainable Support and Resource NGDOn in Nepal. It has capable leadership; competent management; skilled, efficient and effective staff members; quality finance and resource endowment; developmed systems; qulaity projects and effective external public relations. SN's Programs are characterized by quality service delivery to the poorest of the poor. Its advocacy is for a Right Based Approach to human development in order to fulfill a trangular need of our society related to development; environment and population. This is undertaken together with the local community, local gjovernment, and non-government plus donor partners as common stakeholders.

Mission

Our mission is to contribute towards strengthening a process, which enhances sustainable livelihood in our constituency based on self-help development. This is enhanced through strengthening good governance of civic society organizations especially the NGOs, CBOs, and SHGs. Local government will also be strengthened. In pursuing our mission, we will be mindful of human right issues and right-based approach to development.

Goal
The goal of SN's is to reduce poverty in the project areas, thereby, contributing tangibly towards the government policy and goal of poverty reduction in Nepal. SN has its own operational definition regarding poverty and poverty reducton as articulated above.

Values

Values shape our organizational culture and how we behave with one another in the organization, projects, community and family.

• Practice punctuality, hard work, diligence and professionalism.
• High sense of service and selfless dedication to societal needs.
• Eschew corruption, caste, gender and ethnic discrimination in all forms.
• Be thrifty and make wise use of all our resources.
• Be considerate, pleasant, friendly and responsive to one another.
• Promote team spirit based on individual excellence and innovation.
• Transform conflicts through positive attitude.
• Be responsible members of our family and society.

Networks For Knowledge Management

• INTRAC-Oxford
• PRIYA– New Delhi
• RDRS-Bangladesh
• AIT– Asian NGDO Management CHAKRA Network, Bangkok, Thailand
• WE CITIZENS-Russia

Partner Organizations

• MISEREOR
• USAIDS
• UNDP
• UNICEF
• UNV
• VSO
• LWFN, etc