RDC Nepal, established in 2002 in Rautahat, has spent over 23 years working to uplift marginalized and disaster-prone communities, particularly in Madhesh Province. Its foundation lies in addressing poverty, social exclusion, and vulnerability among women, children, Dalits, Muslims, and landless households. Through partnerships with international organizations and local governments, RDC Nepal has implemented multi-sectoral programs in education, health, livelihoods, disaster risk reduction (DRR), water and sanitation (WASH), and gender empowerment.
Over the years, RDC Nepal has carried out a wide range of projects, including child protection, education support for flood-affected communities, anti-human trafficking initiatives, safe migration programs, and COVID-19 response efforts. Its disaster management work—especially in flood-prone areas—has focused on preparedness, early response systems, and recovery support, helping communities better cope with natural hazards. WASH and health interventions have improved sanitation, access to clean water, and maternal and child health outcomes.
The organization’s long-term impact is evident in stronger community resilience and improved quality of life. DRR initiatives have enabled communities to respond more effectively to floods and other disasters. Education and child protection programs have increased school participation and awareness of child rights, reducing risks like child labor and early marriage. Livelihood programs, including micro-enterprise development and climate-smart agriculture, have supported thousands of families in achieving greater economic stability and food security.
Additionally, RDC Nepal’s focus on gender and social inclusion has empowered women and marginalized groups, promoting participation in decision-making and reducing gender-based violence. Overall, its integrated approach—combining humanitarian response with sustainable development—has significantly contributed to building resilient, inclusive, and self-reliant communities over the past two decades.
| SN | Funding Agency | Project Name | Project Area |
| 1 | UNICEF | COVID Response Child Protection in Emergency | 8 Districts of Madhesh Province |
| 2 | World Vision International | 1. Protection- Community Engagement 2. Inclusive Playful Parenting for a better childhood 3. Gift CatLog 4. COVID 19 Recovery in Nepal (Immunization Support)- Astella 5. ANCP Nepal Cover Response- Phase 2 |
Rautahat |
| 3 | UNICEF | 1-Gender Assessment Program 2-Re-integration of Children Associated with Armed Force & Armed Group, Mine Risk Education program |
Rautahat |
| 4 | UNICEF-World Education | 1- Education in Emergency Support Flood Affected Children in Nepal. 2-Equity and Inclusion in Education 3- Early Grade Learning Program |
Rautahat |
| 5 | World Education | 1- Human Liberty Initiatives project (Human trafficking, Exploitation, Slavery & Cross Border Program) 2- Madrasa mainstreaming program 3- School as Zone of Peace (SZOP) 4-Sang Sangai- The Learning Together Program (Formal & Non Formal Education) 5-Enabling Writer 6-Safe Migration 7-Sakriya (Child Labor related Research Based Project) |
(Indo-Nepal) Bara & Rautahat Rautahat |
| 6 | OXFAM OXFAM – GB |
1-Safe Water for Poor Rural Community of Southern Terai (Safe Water Project) 2-Disaster Risk management & Humanitarian Preparedness 3-Flood emergency support 4-Earthquake Proof Building Construction 5-Disaster Risk management & WASH – HCI program 6-Creating Spaces to take action on violence against Women and Girls 7-Emergency Public Health Intervention for COVID-19 (EPHIC-19) in Rautahat District |
Rautahat |
| 7 | Islamic Relief Nepal Islamic Relief Worldwide Islamic Relief Worldwide, Qatar Charity and Start Fund |
1-Nutritional Food Support 2-Ramadan Support Program 3-Winterization program 4-Ensuring child protection and welfare among marginalized communities in Rautahat Nepal 5-Socio-Economic Recovery Project 6-Equal and Just Society by Reducing Gender- Based Violence in Rautahat District 7-Strengthening the Government Capacities to Respond to the COVID -19 For the Migrants in Nepal 8-COVID 19-Resposne |
Rautahat |
| 8 | Plan International Nepal | 1-Resilience Plus 2-DRR-CCA 3-Child Club Strengthening program 4-Capacity Building to Leadership for planning and Budgeting. 5-ROC, UBR and Baal Yuwa Fulwari Radio Program 6-Community Lead Total Sanitation 7-Community Child Centre Development Approach 8-Scholarship program for students 9- Community Lead Total Sanitation |
Rautahat |
| 9 | Qatar Charity | 1-Shelter and Recovery Support to Nepal Flood Victims 2017 2-Nutritional Food Support to Needy People. 3-Tricycle support for easy mobility 4-Educational Support Program 5-Eye Camp Seminar 6-Winterization Support 7-Nutritional Food Support-Qurbani 8-Housing Program to Ultra-Poor 9- Anticipatory Heat Wave Response |
Rautahat |
| 10 | ADRA Nepal | Flood Emergency support | Rautahat |
| 11 | ADRA Nepal, UKAID, IDE and Forward Nepal | ELIVES Project (livelihood) | Rautahat |
| 12 | Gaur Municipality | LGCDP Program | Rautahat |
| 13 | Rural Development Centre, Nepal | Hepatitis-B Program | Rautahat |
| 14 | Water & Sanitation Division Kathmandu | Water and sanitation program | Rautahat |
| 15 | DEO Rautahat | Girls’ education Campaign, Young Champion, Parent Education | Rautahat |
| 16 | Penny Appeal | 1-Ramdan Food Support Program 2-School Renovation Project 3-Shallow tube well for safe water access 4-Emergency Public Health Response to Vulnerable Communities and Frontline Workers of Rautahat District |
Rautahat, Siraha, Mahottari |
| 17 | UNDP/ MEDEPA/ GHARELU UNDP UNDP/ DDC UNDP |
1-MEDEPA Program 2-Livelihood Recovery Peace Program – Social Mobilization Program 3- Livelihood Recovery Peace Program – Income Generation 4- Micro Enterprise Development Program (MEDEP) 5- Flood Recovery Project through Community Infrastructure and Livelihood Recovery Programme (CILRP) 6-Social Cohesion and Democratic Participation |
Rautahat Rautahat |
| 18 | SISo NEPAL | Peer education on life skill training to reducing HIV | Rautahat |
| 19 | DFCC, Rautahat | Livelihood Support & Awareness about forest | Rautahat |
| 20 | UNFPA | International Girls Day | Rautahat |
| 21 | UN-Habitat | ODF Campaign | Rautahat |
| 22 | International Labour Organization | 1-Youth Empowerment Program under Jobs for Peace Project | Rautahat |
| 23 | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | Rapid response to the severely flood affected. | Rautahat & Sarlahi |
| 24 | District Health Office Rautahat | Social Audit on Health | Rautahat |
| 25 | WSSDO Rautahat | Post ODF/ Awareness on sanitation | Rautahat |
| 26 | Y-Peer KTM, RDC | Youth Day Celebration | Rautahat |