We Work Together
Building a healthy, knowledgeable, and thriving society by empowering communities and children to access and effectively use essential services, resources, and equal opportunities.
About CFWA
Community Family Welfare Association (CFWA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2053 BS (1996 AD) in Deodiha, Dhanusha, Nepal, as a Community-Based Organization (CBO). The organization was established with technical and managerial support from the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) under its long-term plan to ensure sustainable and community-level family planning services.
CFWA was formally registered with the District Administration Office (DAO), Dhanusha, on 13 Ashar 2053 BS. Since its establishment, CFWA has evolved from a community-based organization into a development organization working to improve the lives and well-being of vulnerable and marginalized communities. The organization currently operates from its own office building in Janakpur, Dhanusha, Nepal, with field-level interventions across different municipalities and rural municipalities.
Over the years, CFWA has implemented a wide range of development programs focusing on Education, Health, Child Poverty, Child Protection, Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI), Social Protection, reproductive health, environmental health, youth and women empowerment, capacity building, skill development, and livelihood and income-generation activities.
CFWA works closely with communities, local governments, schools, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive and sustainable development. The organization places particular emphasis on reaching poor and marginalized families, Dalits, women, children, youth, and other vulnerable groups, ensuring that they have improved access to opportunities, services, knowledge, and resources.
With more than 30 years of dedicated service, CFWA continues to strengthen community capacity, promote social inclusion, protect children’s rights, support education and health, and contribute to building a healthy, knowledgeable, empowered, and well-being society.
Our Commitment
CFWA remains committed to empowering communities and creating opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized people through participatory, inclusive, and sustainable development approaches. We believe that stronger communities are the foundation of a more equitable and prosperous society.
Vision
Creation of healthy, knowledgeable and well-being of Society. (हाम्रो चाहना स्वस्थ्य, शिक्षित र समृद्ध समाजको श्रृजना)
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.
- Ensure child rights with the collaboration and coordination with relevant stakeholder as well service providers.
- 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.
- To collaborate and partner with governmental and non-governmental organizations for disaster management along with climate change.
- Implement livelihood related program for improving lives of deprived/marginalized community.
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.
Structure of CFWA
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.
