Summary Introduction of EDC-Nepal - 2026Equality Development Center (EDC)
Nepal was established in 1997 (B.S. 2053/12/27). In 1999 (B.S. 2056/05/23), the
organization was officially registered with the District Administration Office
Doti and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council. Over the years, EDC-Nepal
has grown into one of the leading development organizations, implementing
integrated human rights–based and community development programs in Doti
District of Sudurpashchim Province.
EDC-Nepal has 105 general members
who constitute the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the
organization. From this assembly, a 9-member inclusive Executive Committee is
formed. Members of the Executive Committee are elected by the General Assembly
for tenure of three years. The Executive Committee comprises four office
bearers—President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer—and five executive
members. Notably, 33% of the members in both the General Assembly and the
Executive Committee are women, reflecting the organization’s strong commitment
to inclusiveness and gender equality.
EDC-Nepal is dedicated to advocating
for the rights of Dalits, women, and marginalized communities who have been
excluded due to social, economic, political, and cultural inequalities. By
addressing harmful practices such as caste-based untouchability and gender
discrimination, the organization strives to contribute to the creation of a
just and equitable society.
With its central focus on Doti
District, EDC-Nepal has expanded its outreach over time. Previously, it
extended its branches to Dadeldhura District, Kailali District, and Bajura
District. Currently, the organization is implementing various programs in
coordination with local governments across Doti district. In addition,
EDC-Nepal has established a branch office in Jorayal Rural Municipality to
further strengthen its local presence and service delivery.
To effectively implement its
programs and achieve its objectives, EDC-Nepal mobilizes various
community-based mechanisms, including youth networks, women’s rights forums,
adolescent girls’ groups, and child clubs across its working areas.
The organization has its own
well-equipped office building located in Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality–5, with
sufficient rooms, training facilities, and necessary equipment and furniture.
The Executive Committee serves as
the legally constituted body responsible for providing strategic guidance and
policy direction to the organization. To further strengthen its governance and
operational effectiveness, various sub-committees have also been formed to
support its functions.