Who Are We
In Loving Memory of
Late Barbara Adams
(1919 – 1996)
Barbara Adams was a devoted journalist, writer, and social activist who dedicated her life to Nepal. A naturalized Nepali citizen, she became a respected voice for democracy, social justice, and human rights. She tirelessly worked to empower marginalized communities, support grassroots movements, and amplify the struggles of the poor and voiceless. Her commitment to truth and justice made her an inspiration for generations of Nepali citizens, activists, and journalists. Barbara’s legacy continues to live on through the Barbara Foundation and the countless lives she touched with compassion, courage, and unwavering dedication to Nepal.
Barbara Foundation is a non-government, non-partisan and non-profit autonomous institution registered on Baisakh 14, 2067 (April 27, 2010) with the Kathmandu District Administration Office under the Social Organizations Registration Act 2034 BS (1977). It was founded at the initiative of journalist, environmental and social activist the late Barbara Adams, a naturalized Nepali citizen, and a group of like-minded friends who shared her vision of transforming lives of communities in Nepal’s remote and disadvantaged villages by empowering and educating the villagers and introducing them to income generating activities.
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Mission
For a better future of all Nepalis
Vision
A socially inclusive and sustainable Nepal
Values
Strengthening Democracy and Empowering Sustainability Programs
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Mission
For a better future of all Nepalis
Vision
A socially inclusive and sustainable Nepal
Values
Strengthening Democracy and Empowering Sustainability Programs
The Envision Of The Founding Members For The Society
Transform rural communities by managing local, skill-based products and integrating them into long-term plans
Unite the marginalized groups and communities like Dalits and indigenous groups and improve their life conditions through skill development initiatives, education and income-generating activities. Engage the concerned bodies for their upliftment and skill development.
Create employment opportunities at home for the youth by increasing their skills and capacity
Promote good governance, and democratic norms and values
The Envision Of The Founding Members For The Society
Transform rural communities by managing local, skill-based products and integrating them into long-term plansUnite the marginalized groups and communities like Dalits and indigenous groups and improve their life conditions through skill development initiatives, education and income-generating activities. Engage the concerned bodies for their upliftment and skill development.
Create employment opportunities at home for the youth by increasing their skills and capacity
Promote good governance, and democratic norms and values
The Foundation’s programs and projects have reflected these core objectives, a notable example being the construction of effective building shelters for 100 Dalits and marginalized families in the far west district of Baitadi and empowering them to engage in sustainable vegetable farming. The annual Barbara Adams Investigative Journalism Award, instituted in 2013 to promote good governance through investigative journalism, is example of another effective project.
After Barbara passed away in 2016, the Foundation was restructured with a group of dedicated and noted Nepalis who have made strong marks in their respective professional fields, and possess strong intent to bring reforms in Nepali society. The new Foundation aims to prioritize some sincere trendsetting programs to support:
1) Post-earthquake social management in the affected communities
2) Empowering sustainability programs
3) Health projects
4) Environmental movements
5) Barbara Adams Investigative Journalism Award.
Our Board Members
