We Work Together
Building a healthy, knowledgeable, and thriving society by strengthening the capacity of communities and children to access and utilize various services. This includes promoting available resources, ensuring fair and impartial distribution, and advocating for equal opportunities for all.
About CFWA
The Community Family Welfare Association (CFWA) was established in 2053 BS (1996) in Deodiha VDC ward no. 8 of Dhanusha district as a Community Based Organization (CBO). This establishment was supported technically and managerially by the Family Planning Association of Nepal, under its long-term sustainable plan for continued Family Planning services at the community level.
CFWA was later registered under the District Administrative Office (DAO) on the 13th Asar of 2053 BS in Dhanusha. The organization currently has its head office at Janakpur Municipality ward no. 12, where it operates from its own building. Since its inception, CFWA has been involved in significant population and development initiatives including education, reproductive and environmental health, youth and women empowerment, child protection, capacity building, skill-based training, and income generation activities. These programs are conducted in rural municipalities, municipalities, and former VDCs. CFWA working in Education, Health, Child Poverty, Child Protection, Gender and Social Inclusion and Social Protection.
CFWA remains committed to working for the benefit of the poor, Dalit, women, and children in the community. We are proud to inform you that our organization has now crossed 27 years of dedicated service.
Ornare aenean euismod elementum nisi quis eleifend. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Enim nulla aliquet porttitor lacus luctus accumsan tortor posuere. In fermentum et sollicitudin ac orci. Lorem mollis aliquam ut porttitor leo a diam sollicitudin. Aenean et tortor at risus viverra adipiscing at.
Message From The Executive Director
At Community Family Welfare Association (CFWA), we are deeply committed to a long-term mission of bringing positive change in the lives of children, women, and families, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized in our society. Over the years, we have focused our programs on protecting child rights, promoting education, raising health awareness, empowering women, and enhancing youth capabilities.
Our core aim is to empower communities to identify their own problems, seek sustainable solutions, and live a life free from poverty, discrimination, and violence. We have taken strong steps against child forced marriage, child labor and zero home delivery through awareness campaigns and reintegration efforts.
CFWA works in close coordination with local governments, schools, parents, youth groups, and external development partners to contribute effectively to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the dedication of our team and active participation of the community, we are moving forward with the confidence to reach more individuals and create lasting impact in their lives.
We firmly believe that only through collective effort and cooperation can we build an inclusive, safe, and prosperous society for all.
Thank You.
Laxmeshwar Mandal
Executive Director, CFWA
Mission
Creating healthy, knowledgeable and well-being society by building the capacity of community people and children to use various services simultaneously exploring services through promotion and ensuring impartial distribution of those services as well as advocating for proportionate distribution of opportunities.
Goal
To advocate the underprivileged society especially Dalit, women, conflict affected youth and children who are drawn backward because of discrimination, poverty and illiteracy to adjust to the national standards by improving their economic status through sustainable development plan.
Objectives
- To advocate quality education and quality life for targeted deprived and marginalized community.
- Make responsible to local government for promotion of good governance.
- Improve access to health services by targeted community.
- Advocate with the local government to make easy access to social protection grants as well as increase awareness rising among beneficiaries.
- Implement livelihood related program for improving lives of deprived/marginalized community.
- Ensure child rights with the collaboration and coordination with relevant stakeholder as well service providers.
Core Values of CFWA
Empowerment, Participation and Inclusivity, Sustainability, Respect for Local Knowledge and Culture, and Accountability and Transparency.
dedicated to fostering a sense of empowerment within local communities by actively involving them in decision-making processes, enhancing their skills, and encouraging them to take ownership of development initiatives that directly affect their lives. They place a strong emphasis on promoting participation and inclusivity, ensuring that a diverse range of community members, including women, youth, and marginalized groups, are represented at every stage of project development. Sustainability is a key focus for them, as they strive to implement practices that address current needs while safeguarding resources for future generations, prioritizing long-term impact and environmental protection. Furthermore, these organizations show deep respect for the rich knowledge and cultural heritage of local communities, integrating traditional wisdom and customs into their programs to ensure their relevance and effectiveness. Finally, they uphold principles of accountability and transparency, maintaining high standards of openness, honesty, and trust in their operations and decision-making processes.