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CHILD WORKERS IN NEPAL CONCERNED CENTRE (CWIN-NEPAL)

For Children, With Children

 APPLICATION DEADLINE

20 AUGUST 2026

   5:00 PM Nepal Time

 

PUBLIC CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Selection of Local Partner Organizations / Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)

BUILDING EFFECTIVE NETWORKS (BEN) PROGRAMME – NEPAL

 

                         MADHESH PROVINCE                                                                                         KARNALI PROVINCE 

                             GANDAKI     PROVINCE                                                                                       SUDURPASCHIM PROVINCE

 

Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre (CWIN-Nepal) invites eligible civil society organizations, particularly Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), to submit an Expression of Interest to become local implementing partners under the Building Effective Networks (BEN) Programme in Nepal. The programme seeks to advance the rights, inclusion and quality of life of children and young persons with disabilities and their families through holistic, disability-inclusive, community-based approaches.

The partnership will prioritize locally rooted organizations that can strengthen access and services to and quality of health and rehabilitation, inclusive education, livelihoods, protection, participation and empowerment, with particular attention to remote and underserved communities in Madhesh, Karnali, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

2. Objective of the Call

To identify and shortlist credible, accountable and technically capable local organizations that can contribute to the design and implementation of an inclusive multi-annual programme for children and young persons with disabilities, using a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) / Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) approach.

3. Who May Apply

• Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs),particularly those led by or working for children, youth, and women with disabilities, , networks and organizations led or governed by persons with disabilities.
• Legally registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with demonstrated experience in child rights, disability inclusion, strengthening services, community development or related sectors.
• Community-based organizations, foundations, rehabilitation/education institutions or networks with relevant experience and an appropriate legal or formal governance structure.
• Organizations currently working in, or with a credible operational plan and local partnerships to work in, one or more of the four priority provinces.

4. Priority Areas of Engagement

Health & Rehabilitation	Early identification, referral, rehabilitation, assistive support ,community-based health services and Sexual Reproductive Health Services
Inclusive Education	Access, quality, retention, early childhood development, learning support, school participation and transition to further education/training.
Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion	Skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and economic participation of youth with disabilities and their families.
Protection & Social Inclusion	Safeguarding, psychosocial support, access to justice, social protection and inclusion.
Empowerment & Participation	Leadership, self-advocacy, family engagement, disability-inclusive governance and networks.

 

 

CWIN-NEPAL | BUILDING EFFECTIVE NETWORKS (BEN) PROGRAMME

5. EOI Content Requirements

Applicants should submit a concise EOI. Forms can be downloaded via https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RvpPf9wngVH-6XPv_6CmG-O93hhZjRQN/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=116809752303256389994&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Organizational profile: legal name, year of establishment, mission/mandate, governance structure, staffing, office/location and key contact details.
• Working experience: summary of relevant work undertaken during the last 3-5 years in child rights, disability inclusion, CBR/CBID, inclusive education, rehabilitation, protection, livelihoods or empowerment.
• Geographic presence: current districts/municipalities and demonstrated reach in Madhesh, Karnali, Gandaki and/or Sudurpaschim Province, including remote or underserved locations.
• Technical capacity: relevant staff/volunteers, partnerships and networks, community relationships and experience working with children, youth and families of persons with disabilities.
• Financial and operational capacity: approximate annual organizational budget, financial management arrangements and experience managing grants or partner-funded programmes.
• Potential contribution to BEN: thematic area(s), geographic area(s), target groups and key strengths the organization could bring to a collaborative programme.

6. Mandatory Supporting Documents

No.	Required Document	Minimum Requirement
1	Government registration certificate and latest renewal	DAO / Social Welfare Council / Local Government or other applicable authority.
2	PAN/VAT registration certificate	Current certificate, as applicable.
3	Organizational  Report	Current profile/brochure including governance, and programme information.
4	Evidence of relevant working experience	Recent annual reports, project summaries, completion letters.
5	Audit reports for the last three fiscal years	Three consecutive years of audited financial statements/reports.
6	Safeguarding and organizational policies	Child Protection/Safeguarding or PSEA Policy, Code of Conduct and relevant HR/Finance/Procurement policies where available.
7	Constitution/statute and current governing board list	Including key office bearers and governance structure.
8	Two references	From government, donor, network or recognized partner organization (preferred).

. How to Apply

SUBMIT TO CWIN-Nepal Email: partnership.cwin@gmail.com Subject: EOI – BEN Partner – [Organization] – [Province]

DEADLINE 20 August 2026, 5:00 PM Nepal Time Late or substantially incomplete submissions may not be considered.

Important: There is no application fee. Submission of an EOI does not guarantee shortlisting or partnership. CWIN-Nepal may seek clarification or additional documentation and may disqualify applications containing false or misleading information or attempts to influence the selection process.

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