About Us
Who We Are
In a country that continues to struggle with poverty, under-development and related ill-health, Nutrition Promotion and Consultancy Service (NPCS) is a Nepali organisation that works to enrich the lives of Nepalis with better nutrition.
The organisation is focused on the capacity building of personnel and organisations, as well as target communities, in nutrition. The organisation identifies nutrition problems, formulates plans, implements, and manages nutrition activities through its networking, training, support and field activities as well as publishing and distributing IEC materials which are used throughout the country. The organisation also conducts research studies to assess nutrition problems in communities, as well as contributing to the development of national nutrition policy.
Nutrition Promotion and Consultancy Service (NPCS) was established in 2003 as a successor to United Mission to Nepal’s (UMN) pioneering Nutrition Programme.
It is founded on more than 35 years of experience conducting community-level nutrition projects throughout Nepal and is recognized by the government as a major partner in initiating programmes to address the problem of malnutrition.
The formation of well-nourished societies throughout Nepal
(ie. free of nutrition problems & disorders).
To improve the nutritional status of children and women through positive change in nutritional behaviour.
This will be achieved through:
We respect each individual without any discrimination based on caste, religion, wealth, status, or gender. We give special attention to the poor, marginalized, women and children.
Click Here to view the values of NPCS.
The organisation is focused on the capacity building of personnel and organisations, as well as target communities, in nutrition. The organisation identifies nutrition problems, formulates plans, implements, and manages nutrition activities through its networking, training, support and field activities as well as publishing and distributing IEC materials which are used throughout the country. The organisation also conducts research studies to assess nutrition problems in communities, as well as contributing to the development of national nutrition policy.
History of NPCS
Nutrition Promotion and Consultancy Service (NPCS) was established in 2003 as a successor to United Mission to Nepal’s (UMN) pioneering Nutrition Programme.
It is founded on more than 35 years of experience conducting community-level nutrition projects throughout Nepal and is recognized by the government as a major partner in initiating programmes to address the problem of malnutrition.
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NPCS Vision
The formation of well-nourished societies throughout Nepal
(ie. free of nutrition problems & disorders).
NPCS Mission
To improve the nutritional status of children and women through positive change in nutritional behaviour.
This will be achieved through:
- Community-level projects focusing on awareness-raising, education and behavioural change.
See Community Projects. - Capacity-building of local NGOs and other health & development organisations
- Provision of training and consultancy services. See our Other Activities.
- Contribution to national-level nutrition policy and strategies. See our Other Activities.
We respect each individual without any discrimination based on caste, religion, wealth, status, or gender. We give special attention to the poor, marginalized, women and children.
Click Here to view the values of NPCS.