About Us

Improving lives, strengthening communities, and sustainably developing Nepal since 1995.

Our Legacy

Our Story

Chaudhary Foundation, established in 1995 by the Chaudhary family, is the social initiative of Chaudhary Group. It focuses on activities aimed to improve lives, strengthen communities and sustainably develop Nepal.

Through partnerships with both the local and international communities, Chaudhary Foundation tackles some of Nepal’s most pressing issues within the social, economic and environmental fields. Because of its strong sense of responsibility towards improving livelihoods, the group has actively invested in community projects for over two decades.

Focused and optimistic, the foundation is working with our partners to identify and implement innovative solutions so that every citizen can aspire to live a safe, healthy and productive life.

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Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Values

The guiding principles that steer our journey toward a more prosperous and equitable Nepal.

Our Mission

Empowering community through innovative solutions and partnerships. We build resilient communities, enhance access to healthcare and education, support sustainable livelihoods, and respond to disasters effectively.

Our Vision

A thriving community where everyone has equal access to essential services, resources, and opportunities. We foster inclusive healthcare and education, sustainable livelihoods, and resilient communities for overall development and well-being.

Values

The foundational tenets governing our actions
  • Integrity: Truthful and transparent, committed towards our code of ethics.
  • Community Driven: Prioritizing the need of community people and providing high quality services as per need assessment.
  • Collaboration and Partnership: We work together inside and outside organization, including our sponsors and donors to achieve our goals.
  • Innovation and Empowerment: Encouraging creativity and embracing change in order to empower community people.
  • Social welfare and sustainable development: Measure and programs aimed at promoting well-being of individuals and society as a whole whereas balancing between economic growth, social development and environmental protections.
13,000+
Students Helped
10,000+
Micro-Entrepreneurs Benefited
40,000+
Lives Touched
Leadership

Chaudhary Foundation's Leadership

Visionary leaders guiding our initiatives and social business investments across Nepal and globally.

Dr. Binod Kumar Chaudhary

Dr. Binod Kumar Chaudhary

Former Chairperson

Dr. Binod Chaudhary is the Chairman of Chaudhary Group, Nepal and CG Corp Global, a multi-dimensional conglomerate with a complementary business portfolio that comprises 160 companies, 123 brands present in five continents and 27 countries. Dr. Chaudhary’s determination to expand his grandfather’s business across the globe has catapulted him into one of Nepal’s most innovative change makers.

Dr. Chaudhary is a global player in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods and the brain behind Wai Wai, CG’s iconic brand which today holds over 2.6 percent share of the global noodle market that has earned him the epithet, “Noodle King”. CG’s other businesses include Education, Hospitality, Financial Services - Nabil Bank which is probably the largest bank of the country, Telecom including the presence in Moldova and Nepal, Electronics, Real Estate, Energy, Cement and Automobiles which are among the 15 business verticals within CG.

Chaudhary’s drive and dedication are his inherent strengths. And contrary to popular belief, he proved an entrepreneur can do business in Nepal and still emerge as a billionaire — the only one from the Himalayan republic listed by Forbes. In 1995, Chaudhary established the Chaudhary Foundation, where he is dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities, creating socially responsible businesses and sustainably developing Nepal.

Nirvana Chaudhary

Nirvana Chaudhary

Chairperson

Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary, is a Managing Director, CG Corp Global and Chairman of Chaudhary Foundation. He holds the Entrepreneurial Master’s Program from London Business School, Entrepreneurial Master’s Program from MIT among other degrees. Mr. Chaudhary is a Honorary Consulate of Serbia to Nepal and was a Honorary Consulate General of Maldives to Nepal from 2012 – 2018. He is also the Board of Trade, Ministry of Commerce Nepal, 2017 and served as a Personal Advisor to Ministry of Industries from 2012-2013.

Mr. Chaudhary is also President of PHD Chambers, India-Nepal Center and Former Vice-President of Confederation of Nepalese Industries. He oversees the education, health and Third pole project of the Chaudhary Foundation.

Rahul Chaudhary

Rahul Chaudhary

Vice Chairperson

Rahul Chaudhary is the Executive Director of CG Corp Global also vice chair, Chaudhary Foundation. He joined the International Investment & Private Banking Division ‘Citi-group’ at Wall Street, New York in 20003, followed by a brief stint at Credit Suisse, London under the private banking and portfolio management division of the company. In 2011, he acquired a Certification in Financial Management of Hotels through a professional development programme from Cornell University.

He oversees the project called Nepal Social Business. NSB is collaborative platform aimed at investing in sustainable and ethical enterprises. Through NSB, we strive to create a positive impact and bring about lasting change in the country’s socio-economic landscape. NSB emphasizes cultivating innovative social enterprise in and around the social issues pertaining in the local areas. We identify and nurture social business entrepreneurs, which create profound social impacts. With the substantial support of Chaudhary Group (CG), the largest business conglomerate of Nepal, we believe that our mentoring and handholding to the investee will bring social transformation.

Surabhi Chaudhary

Surabhi Chaudhary

Executive Director

Surabhi Chaudhary, Executive Director of Chaudhary Foundation, is a seasoned art and design specialist with over 18 years of experience in handcrafted textiles and arts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management Studies and Economics, complemented by advanced qualifications in Art and Design from the University of the Arts, London, and the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India.

She is the Founder of UNNATI a unique initiative by the Chaudhary Foundation, where she focuses on the economic acceleration of women led enterprises and cottage industries, evolution of heritage, and living knowledge systems of Nepal. As the abbreviation suggests, it is the focal point for Upscaling National, Natural, Artistic, and Traditional Industries. She also serves as a board member of Tate Modern's South Asian Acquisitions Committee and is the Cultural Ambassador of Nepal for the Asia Society India Centre. She is deeply committed to enriching South Asia's artisanal ecosystems and fostering cultural diplomacy.

Governance

Board Members & Advisors

Distinguished advisors providing strategic stewardship and oversight across our programs.

Ashrayata Karki
Ashrayata Karki
Board Member
Asmita Shakya
Asmita Shakya
Board Member
Biswas Rai
Biswas Rai
Board Member
Narayan Shrestha
Narayan Shrestha
Board Member
Pradip Pudasaini
Pradip Pudasaini
Board Member
Alliances

Our Partners

Collaborating with global multilateral agencies, national authorities, and leading corporate foundations to create scalable, sustainable impact.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Build Up Nepal
Jaipur Foot
GIZ
LG Electronics
Lions Clubs International
UNDP
National Reconstruction Authority
Planet Water Foundation
PwC
SEEDS
DEAN
CAPS
UNOPS
UN Women