Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal (BWSN)

Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal (BWSN) is a youth feminist, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organisation established in 1995 and based in Sarlahi, Madhesh Province, Nepal. BWSN works with poor, vulnerable and marginalised communities to improve access to essential services, strengthen participation and promote inclusive and resilient communities. Its programmes cover health and nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, gender equality, disability inclusion, SRHR, safe migration, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, environmental protection and inclusive governance. BWSN works closely with communities, local governments, national and international organisations and development partners to deliver locally grounded programmes and strengthen community participation in decision-making. The organisation has a strong presence across Madhesh Province and also works in Koshi Province, reaching communities through a network of local offices, staff and community-level interventions. BWSN places particular emphasis on reaching women, children, youth, Dalit, Indigenous and other socially and economically excluded groups.