About Us – UniCoN

“We believe we are UNIQUE organization as we try our best to bring Women, Children, Community, Culture and Innovation together to create a brighter tomorrow. We also believe that when marginalized women, young girls and children are UNITED through education, their families and communities will flourish.”

VISION

UniCoN envisions a society where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to opportunities that empower them to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It aims to create transformative change for disadvantaged and stigmatized communities by expanding access to employment, civil rights, quality education, and sustainable livelihoods.

MISSION

To strengthen the capacity of the most disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable populations, especially women, children, dalits, and people living in remote geographic areas, through learning opportunities that integrate culture, innovation, and economy for a brighter and sustainable future.

GOAL

By 2030, we aim to improve living conditions and create opportunities for at least 10,000 marginalized and stigmatized women and children through our powerful programs and services.

The organization operates through its central office in Pokhara, Nepal

OUR WORKING AREAS

Currently, we operate in four districts (Kaski, Syangja, Okhaldhunga, and Jajarkot) within Gandaki, Koshi, and Karnali Provinces of Nepal.

OUR TARGET GROUPS

We prioritize three population groups: Women & Girls, Children & Youth, and Persons with Disabilities.

We recognize that within these key groups, people are further marginalized if they are Dalits or are Indigenous.

How do we work?

Through our inclusive and participatory approach, we try our best to address Micro, Mezzo, and Macro issues faced by the communities: by identifying needs and priorities, promoting community-led and community engagement initiatives and advocating for rights and policy changes that promote social and economic equity through education and community development.

Organizational Structure

UniCoN is structured with a 7-member Board of Directors (BoD) and a 5-member Senior Management Team. By-laws underpin the function and roles of its members. The BoD provides strategic guidance and oversights, while the day-to-day operations are managed by management team.

The organization has established several program-specific departments, Human Resources, Admin and Finance, Program and Research. These departments prioritize community engagement and participation so that ownership and sustainability of development initiatives is ensured.

90% of UniCoN’s staff and volunteers are from marginalized communities. We therefore have a nuanced understanding of the needs of our target groups ensuring our initiatives are localized, targeted and effective over the short and long term. This also means the team have a deep understanding of the local areas cultural, socio-economic, and political context. Furthermore, 70% of women are in leadership positions challenging gender stereotypes.