Nepal faces significant challenges due to its rugged landscape and the impact of Himalayan glacial melt, resulting in frequent disasters and socio-economic disparities. Approximately 20.3 per cent of the population lives below the national poverty line, and 4.14 per cent suffer from severe acute malnutrition.

In 2024, Action Against Hunger supported around 12,000 people through local partners. We collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Population to revise national guidelines on waste management, while conducting nutritional assessments and community activities. The programme prioritised vulnerable families, including pregnant and lactating women, Dalits, and those affected by disasters.

In Kispang and Aamachhodingmo, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene activities provided access to sanitation facilities for 1,051 households (over 4,000 individuals). The project was carried out in collaboration with rural municipalities and water management committees to ensure the sustainability of the initiatives and strengthen local communities.

In the Udayapur region, economic resilience activities supported 478 households and led to the creation of 62 small agricultural businesses. Disaster preparedness and response plans were implemented in Belaka and Udayapurghadhi, bolstering community resilience. Following the September 2024 floods, Action Against Hunger provided cash transfers, hygiene kits, dignity kits, food vouchers, and shelters to 500 households.