About Us
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 and believes that the relationships it builds with employees, customers, partners and the community at large will shape a stronger society.
Chaudhary Foundation was designed to enhance Chaudhary Group’s contributions to society by reorganizing its social initiatives towards a sustainable and focused model through leveraging its corporate strengths. This belief allows the foundation to focus on several critical issues through which it can adopt the best methodology and have the greatest impact.
For each issue, the foundation funds innovative ideas to help remove barriers and promote sustainable development, including improving quality education, economic empowerment, allowing for access to healthcare and uplifting Nepal’s youth. Consequently, Chaudhary Foundation continues to add to the portfolio of initiatives taken up by the Chaudhary Group and builds upon past successes by applying the same business-oriented approach in tackling these pressing challenges.
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.
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.
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
- 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.
Improving and strengthening communities since 1995
Chaudhary Foundation's Leadership
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
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
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.
Members
Ashrayata Karki
Asmita Shakya
Biswas Rai
Narayan Shrestha
Pradip Pudasaini
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.
Our Partners
