Lumbini Province, located in the mid-western part of Nepal, shares diverse landscapes with ecological zones ranging from mountains to fertile plains. Primarily, the economy of Lumbini is based on agriculture, trade and tourism as it is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.
In Lumbini Province, UMN aims to empower people living in multiple marginalisations and strengthen livelihoods and economic transformation, health and well-being, education, social harmony and protection, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, disaster risk reduction and climate-resilience, and good governance.
Working districts in Lumbini Province:
Kapilvastu District
Nawalparasi West District
Kapilvastu
At A Glance
UMN started working here in
2018
Working Areas
Mayadevi Rural Municipality (Population: 48,218)
Yashodhara Rural Municipality (Population: 38,952)
Local Partner Organisations
Dalit Social Development Centre
NAWALPARASI WEST
At A Glance
UMN started working here in
2019
Working Areas
Pratappur Rural Municipality (Population: 45,241)
Palhinandan Rural Municipality (Population: 35,429)
Local Partner Organisations
Indreni Social Development Forum
Sunwal Community Development Centre
Key Issues
- Stigma and discrimination against women, persons with disabilities, persons living with mental illness and other marginalised groups.
- High prevalence of gender-based violence, child marriage, dowry practice and rising concerns around drug abuse and other social challenges
- Weak governance and low-quality education, leading to increased school dropouts
- Limited awareness of rights and entitlements among communities
Current Projects
- CPS
- CYCC
- DID
- MRP
- SAMANATA
- IRCH
- LCP
- SCRIP
- SECURE
- SHIELD
- SCRIP II
- Strengthening Inclusive Civil Society for Sustainable Peace in Nepal’s Terai Regions
