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Nonprofit profile

International Nepal Fellowship North America

Omaha, NEEIN 061813747
Community Development No active projects
Overview

About International Nepal Fellowship North America

International Nepal Fellowship North America helps carry INF Nepal’s work to places where medical care can be hard to reach. Donors support hospital services, outreach, community development, disaster response, and specialised care for people living with disability, leprosy, spinal cord injury, obstetric fistula, chronic disease, and other medical needs. It is a practical way to stand behind work that reaches into remote parts of Nepal with both care and follow-through.

What sets this group apart is the way it supports locally led work in Nepal with funding, technical expertise, and partnership support from Omaha. That means hospital care, self-help groups, outreach, and specialised services can keep reaching remote western districts with help that is both practical and specific.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Hospital and Health Services

Provides essential medical care, from routine treatments to specialised surgeries, with services including leprosy care, disability care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ear disorder treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, obstetric fistula care, palliative care, and rural outreach.

Program 02

Community Health and Development

Provides health education, improves access to care, supports self-help groups, promotes sustainable livelihoods, and addresses community needs through initiatives such as improved cooking stoves, infrastructure support, and disaster relief.

Program 03

Palliative Care and Chronic Disease Unit

Provides palliative care and chronic disease support through Green Pastures Hospital and related rural palliative care work.

Program 04

Technical Support for INF Nepal

Provides international technical expertise, advisors, programme design and evaluation support, digital health and IT support, supply chain and logistics advice, financial systems support, staff training, governance support, communications, fundraising strategy, and global partnership support.

The story

About this work

In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.

Mission

To support the physical and spiritual wellbeing of Nepali people, especially in remote and underserved communities, by enabling and strengthening the work of INF Nepal and the wider INF family.

Who they serve

Nepali people in poor, disadvantaged, remote, and underserved communities, including people affected by disability, leprosy, spinal cord injury, obstetric fistula, chronic disease, and other medical needs.

Their impact

  • 117,564+ outpatient visits in 2024-2025
  • 21,683+ households reached in 2024-2025
  • 726 self-help groups were being mobilized in 2024-2025
  • 80 wheelchairs provided in 2024-2025
  • 2,204 inpatient admissions in 2023-2024
  • 1,479 surgeries performed in 2023-2024
  • 287 new leprosy cases identified in 2023-2024
  • 15,039 people reached through community outreach in 2023-2024
  • 9,555 people participated in fistula orientation in 2023-2024
  • 14,546 self-help group members in 2023-2024
  • 18,496 people affected by disasters received immediate support and relief in 2023-2024
  • 792 households received improved cooking stoves in 2023-2024

How your donation helps

  • Funding health and community work across disadvantaged communities in Nepal
  • Supporting hospitals, rehabilitation, outreach, and specialised care
  • Providing international technical expertise, advisors, and capacity building for INF Nepal
  • Supporting community health education, self-help groups, and livelihood initiatives
  • Supporting disaster response and recovery efforts
Origin

Our story

International Nepal Fellowship began in Pokhara, Nepal, in 1952, serving the physical and spiritual needs of Nepali people, especially in remote communities. International Nepal Fellowship North America continues that work by supporting INF Nepal through funding, international technical expertise, advisors, and partnerships.

For the community

Need help?

How someone in need can access International Nepal Fellowship North America’s services.

People access services through INF Nepal’s hospitals, community outreach, screening camps, and referral-based specialised care in western Nepal.

Impact in person

Stories

The people behind the work.

Ram Bahadur’s Battle with Leprosy and the Life-Changing Care at Shining Hospital

Ram Bahadur Bhandari from Barekot, Jajarkot received specialised daily wound care at Shining Hospital in Banke after a recurring leg ulcer and a long treatment history. The staff also taught him self-care techniques, and his wound began to heal.

I’m so grateful for the care I received at Shining Hospital. The staff treated me like family. Thanks to them, my wound is healing, and I can look forward to better days with my loved ones.

A Journey of Resilience: Kishan Tamang’s Story of Empowerment & Inclusion for the Deaf

Kishan Tamang joined INF Nepal in 2016 and works as a gardener at the central office after a lifetime of hearing disability advocacy. His story includes service with the Gandaki Association of the Deaf and representing Nepal at an international meeting in Paris.

The team at INF Nepal has become like a second family to me, offering warmth, support, and kindness.

Jajarkot Earthquake Response: Sunita Shahi’s Story of Resilience

Sunita Shahi and her family received blankets and mattresses after the earthquake that killed her father and brother. The response gave the family warmth and comfort while they recovered in a tent.

It was cold in the tent, but with the warm blankets and mattresses, we could sleep comfortably.

Khem Maya Rokaya: The Impact of Improved Cooking Stoves

INF Nepal distributed improved cooking stoves in rural Nepal, and Khem Maya Rokaya said they reduced the time and firewood needed for daily cooking. The programme also reduced workload for women and supported health and environmental benefits.

The amount of time and firewood needed has been reduced thanks to the ICS. I can now finish my household work faster, and I’m grateful to INF Nepal for their support.

Building a Better Tomorrow

Bhim Maya joined a self-help group through the EDUCATE project, received Rs. 15,000 to start goat farming, and expanded her herd from two goats to six. The support helped her earn income and manage household needs.

I am very thankful for the support I received. It has helped me turn my skills into a livelihood.
Calendar

Events

INF Day Celebration

annual

A two-day celebration of service, partnership, worship, thanksgiving, and reflection on INF’s history and mission.

Annual General Meeting

annual

A formal meeting that reviews annual reports, finances, plans, leadership, and budgets.

International Conference, Palliative Care for All in Rural Nepal

18-19 February 2025

A hybrid conference in Kathmandu focused on developing primary palliative care in rural Nepal.

Beyond donations

Ways to help

Concrete needs and volunteer roles International Nepal Fellowship North America has shared.

Volunteer opportunities

  • Long-term volunteer service through a partner agency, mostly in Pokhara and parts of western Nepal
  • Professional placements for people with a relevant master’s degree and at least five years of experience in specific technical areas
Collaborators

Partners & funders

INF NepalINF family of organisationsGovernment of NepalAsal Chhimekee Nepal (ACN)EMMS InternationalGlobal Health Academy, University of EdinburghDistrict Health Office, KapilvastuProvince Hospital, Karnali Province
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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.

How does INF International support INF Nepal?

It supports INF Nepal with funding, international technical expertise, advisors, and partnership support for health and community work in Nepal.

What kinds of health services are included in Hospital and Health Services?

This area includes routine treatments, specialised surgeries, leprosy care, disability care, ear disorder treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, obstetric fistula care, palliative care, and outreach.

What does Community Health and Development focus on?

It focuses on health education, better access to care, self-help groups, sustainable livelihoods, infrastructure support, and disaster response.

Where does the organisation focus its work?

Its work is focused on Nepal, especially remote, underserved, western, and mid-west districts.

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