Welcome to CCODER

CCODER Nepal | Community-Led Development

RESTORING HOPE, BUILDING SELF-RELIANCE

A mission to strengthen education, health, and livelihoods in rural Nepal through community-led development since 1990.

Explore Our Story

30+

Years of Service

1,650+

Students Impacted

6

Districts Reached

Who We Are

Founded on May 4, 1990 by Dr. Govinda Dhital, the Center for Community Development and Research (CCODER) is a government-recognized non-profit organization working to reduce poverty and strengthen rural communities across Nepal.

CCODER emphasizes local participation, sustainability, and collaboration with community institutions and local governments.

Our Approach

Vision • Mission • Goal

Vision

An inclusive society where empowered communities achieve sustainable development through self-reliance and social equity.

Mission

To strengthen education, health, and livelihoods by working alongside communities through participatory development.

Goal

To reduce poverty and bridge rural-urban disparities across Nepal.

Our Programs

Education

Community schools, teacher training, scholarships, and child-centered learning.

Health & Hygiene

Preventive healthcare, sanitation, maternal and child health initiatives.

Livelihood

Micro-enterprises, agro-business, savings groups, and market access.

Our Partners

CCODER works in collaboration with national and international development partners, institutions, and local stakeholders to deliver sustainable and community-led impact.

CIDR
France
MISEREOR
Germany
UNDP / GEF
International
GIZ
Germany
OK Himal
Austria
Handicap International – Nepal
Nepal
Practical Action Nepal
Nepal
AGI
USA
COICA / AHRCDF
International
NSPL
Germany
Sahana Elia
Germany
Local Government of Nepal
Nepal

Join Our Mission

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers in Education, Health, Livelihood Development, Marketing, and Web & Design to create meaningful impact.

Become a Volunteer

Find Us

Post Box 5716, Kathmandu, Nepal

+977 1 4951681

contact@ccoder.org