Introduction

Civic Forum for Sustainable Development (Civic Forum) is one of the leading members based Nepalese non-governmental organization (NGO) based at the Kavrepalanchok district. It is a pioneer, an autonomous, non-profit making, non-racial and non-political, non-governmental organization established with the prime aim of environmental conservation, social justice as well as innovative environmental friendly sustainable development and marginalized poorest of the poor people natural resource management. Initially, Civic Forum was established as a forum for sharing ideas and experiences of different development professionals from various disciplines and to contribute on the sustainable development. Civic Forum is registered at Government of Nepal (GoN), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), District Administration Office (DAO) at Kavrepalanchok in March, 2004 (Registration Number 785/2060/61) under "Organization Registration Act 1977" and is also affiliated with Social Welfare Council (SWC) and NGO Federation of Nepal.

Since it's established, Civic Forum has been working in close collaboration with different development partners both governmental and non-governmental in the different developmental initiatives for sustainable national development. It is committed in enhancement of social, educational and economic conditions of women, children and deprived section of the community and strengthening the democracy.