Who We Are

IRDC Nepal — एकीकृत ग्रामीण विकास केन्द्र — is a nationally registered development organisation rooted in Bharatpur, Chitwan and committed to integrated rural development since 1996.

Our Story

IRDC Nepal was founded in 1996 by a group of community development professionals in Bharatpur, Chitwan who believed that sustainable change could only come from within communities — not imposed from outside. Beginning with health and livelihood programmes in rural Chitwan, the organisation steadily grew in reach and credibility.

Over nearly three decades, IRDC Nepal (एकीकृत ग्रामीण विकास केन्द्र) has evolved into a multi-sector development organisation with expertise spanning health, education, WASH, livelihood, disaster risk reduction, gender equality, and renewable energy. Our headquarters remain in Bharatpur, Chitwan — a deliberate choice reflecting our commitment to being close to the communities we serve.

We are registered with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal (Affiliation No. 17420, issued 2005/02/11) and with the Internal Revenue Office, Bharatpur — transparent institutions recognised by government and international partners alike.

Organisational Profile

Full Name	Integrated Rural Development Centre (IRDC Nepal)
Nepali Name	एकीकृत ग्रामीण विकास केन्द्र
Established	1996
Headquarters	Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, Nepal
SWC Affiliation	No. 17420 (issued 2005/02/11)
IRO Registration	Internal Revenue Office, Bharatpur
Working Districts	Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Makwanpur and others
Contact	info@irdc.org.np \| +977-056-520560

Our Core Principles

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Community Ownership

Sustainable change happens from within. We co-design all interventions with community members and ensure local leadership throughout implementation.

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Rights-Based Approach

We frame development as a matter of rights — not charity. Our programmes work to ensure all people can claim the rights they are entitled to.

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Accountability & Transparency

Annual reports, audited accounts, and proactive communication with donors, government, and communities demonstrate our commitment to financial integrity.

Our Journey

1996

Foundation

IRDC Nepal founded in Bharatpur, Chitwan by local development professionals with a focus on integrated rural development for marginalised communities.

2001

Programme Expansion

Expanded into health and nutrition programming in partnership with district health offices, reaching Tharu and Dalit communities in rural Chitwan.

2005

SWC Affiliation

Received formal Social Welfare Council affiliation (No. 17420), strengthening our mandate to partner with international donors and government agencies.

2010

WASH & Renewable Energy

Launched major WASH and clean energy programmes — bringing safe water and biogas/solar systems to hundreds of households across communities across all 7 provinces.

2015

Earthquake Response

Mobilised quickly after the Gorkha Earthquake to provide transitional shelter, psychosocial support, and livelihood recovery for affected families in Gorkha and Nuwakot.

2019

Digital Education Award

Recognised by Bharatpur Metropolitan City for establishing computer laboratories in 12 government schools, advancing digital equity in public education.

2022

Renewable Energy Award

Received the Supriya Smriti Renewable Energy Award in recognition of sustained clean energy service delivery to off-grid communities across the Tarai and hills.

2026

Today & Beyond

Operating seven integrated service areas across all 7 provinces across Nepal, with active projects in health, education, livelihood, WASH, DRR, gender, and renewable energy.