Creative Development Programme Nepal (CDPN)

A professionally managed, non-profit and non-governmental organization working to uplift marginalized and rural communities through social welfare, empowerment, and sustainable development initiatives.

Creative Development Programme Nepal (CDPN) is committed to addressing the problems of the poor and marginalized communities in their struggle for justice, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods. Through community-driven approaches, CDPN works to strengthen local capacity, promote social inclusion, and support self-governance.

About Us

Creative Development Programme Nepal (CDPN) is registered at the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, as a non-profit, non-governmental organization. CDPN operates with branch offices in Baitadi, Dadeldhura, Kanchanpur, Achham, Kailali, Banke, and Bardiya, enabling strong grassroots engagement across multiple regions of Nepal.

CDPN is a professionally managed and committed organization actively involved in community development, capacity building, and issue-based networking. The organization primarily focuses on the needs of poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized populations, supporting them to achieve a life of justice, dignity, and socio-economic security.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To improve the socio-economic status of rural communities and promote their active participation and integration in regional and national development processes, contributing meaningfully towards poverty alleviation in Nepal.

Our Mission

To provide and facilitate education for children, promote health awareness, improve water and sanitation practices, support income generation and livelihood training, and empower communities for self-governance and sustainable development.

Our Core Program Areas

Community Development & Empowerment

CDPN works closely with local communities to strengthen grassroots institutions, promote participatory planning, and enhance local leadership for self-governance and sustainable development.

Gender Justice & Social Inclusion

Promoting gender equality and social inclusion is a central focus of CDPN. We work to empower women, girls, and marginalized groups through awareness, advocacy, and capacity-building programs.

Food Security & Livelihoods

CDPN supports livelihood security through skill development, income-generation training, sustainable agriculture, and food security initiatives aimed at reducing vulnerability and poverty.

Public Health, Water & Sanitation

We promote community health awareness, sanitation, hygiene practices, and access to clean drinking water to improve overall public health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.

Environment & Natural Resource Management

Environmental stabilization and sustainable natural resource management are integral to our programs, ensuring long-term resilience and climate-adaptive livelihoods.

Capacity Building & Networking

CDPN strengthens local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders through training, workshops, and issue-based networking at local, regional, and national levels.

Geographical Working Areas

CDPN implements its programs through branch offices and local partnerships in the following districts:

News & Recent Activities

अन्तर्क्रिया कार्यक्रम on Refugee Issues

Creative Development Programme Nepal (CDPN) organized an "अन्तर्क्रिया कार्यक्रम" focused on identifying and addressing the problems faced by refugees living in Nepal. The program brought together community members, stakeholders, and representatives to discuss practical solutions and policy-level concerns.

Working Together for Justice, Dignity & Sustainable Development

CDPN invites communities, partners, donors, and well-wishers to collaborate in building inclusive, resilient, and empowered societies across Nepal.