11 January 2025, Frontline Nepal Information Center, Parbat
The 13th Annual General Meeting and 4th Convention of Frontline Nepal, the Entrepreneurship and Development Foundation, a youth- and entrepreneurship-focused organization, concluded in Kushma on Saturday. The convention elected a 7-member executive committee under the leadership of Kusum Sharma.
The organization’s leadership has been entirely entrusted to women. The newly elected committee includes Manju Kumari Sharma Regmi as vice-chairperson, Sanju Kumari Sharma (Acharya) as secretary, Deepika Sharma as treasurer, Sharda Acharya Regmi as joint secretary, and Bipana Thapa Magar and Sangita Pariyar as members.
Additionally, three subcommittees were formed: a 3-member Entrepreneurship Development Sub-Committee led by Kedarnath Acharya, a 3-member Resource Management and Mobilization Sub-Committee led by Shiv Prasad Sharma, and a Leadership and Capacity Development Sub-Committee led by Mohan Acharya.
The program, chaired by Shiv Prasad Sharma, was moderated by Kedarnath Acharya. Speaking at the event, Krishna Prasad Sharma, Secretary of the Federation of NGOs Nepal Parbat District Chapter, highlighted the challenges faced by social organizations due to youth migration and resource shortages, emphasizing the need for creative approaches to ensure sustainability.
Former President of the Rotary Club of Parbat and successful entrepreneur Yograj Giri noted the significant role of social organizations in promoting entrepreneurship. He stressed that organizations should prioritize self-reliant entrepreneurial models over dependency on donor agencies.
Established in 2068 BS (2011 AD), the organization has been focusing on skill development, income generation, and entrepreneurship, targeting youth and women. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has conducted programs to develop internal institutional capacities, along with youth-focused discussions and events.
The organization announced plans to collaborate with government and other non-governmental organizations to promote capacity building, empowerment, and entrepreneurship through business promotion initiatives in the coming days.