Organizational Background:
The Himalayan Association against STI-AIDS (HASTI-Nepal) is a distinguished Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) of Nepal. It leads comprehensive health services by seamlessly integrating with community development programs under the ‘STAR’ initiative (Service, Training, Advocacy, and Research). With extensive experience in managing community development, HASTI-Nepal has successfully implemented numerous projects, often in collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the National Academy of Science & Technology (NAST), Healthy Heart Initiative (HHI)/Tufts University, Medipiece/Child Fund Korea, the World Bank, and UNDP/Global Fund/DFID.
Dedicated to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), HASTI-Nepal upholds inclusive policies in its recruitment procedures. Presently, HASTI-Nepal concentrates on three main thematic areas: ‘Community Development’, ‘Environmental Health’, and ‘Reproductive Health’. These focused approaches underscore its unwavering commitment to addressing vital issues within these core areas.
| i) Senior Citizen Community Development Program (SCCDP): The objective of SCCDP is autonomous livelihood, skill transformation, and increasing local level prosperity through the model of ‘Senior Empowerment’, ‘Community Engagement’, ‘Skill Development’, ‘Entrepreneurship and Support Services’, ‘Ensuring Access to Resources and Infrastructure’, and ‘Establishment of Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms’. |
| ii) Integrated School Health Program (ISHP): The objective of ISHP is strengthening the health system, emergency precaution, and stress relief through the model of ‘Community-Based Emergency Preparedness Training’, ‘Integration of Essential Skills and Procedures’, ‘Empowerment for Effective Emergency Response’, ‘Implementation of School-Based Mental Health Programs’, ‘Promotion of Mental Health Awareness and Self-Care’, and ‘Creation of a Supportive School Environment’. |
| v) Intensive Reproductive Health & Rights (IRHR): The objective of IRHR is creating awareness, interlinking the existing facilities, and being social wellness through the model of ‘Telemedicine and Online Consultations’, ‘Remote Monitoring and Follow-up Technologies’, ‘Mobile Campaigns in Unreached Areas’, ‘Community Engagement and Media Advocacy’, ‘Door-to-Door Outreach and Education’, ‘Culturally Sensitive Sexual and Reproductive Health Education’, ‘Comprehensive Information Delivery on HIV/STI Prevention’, ‘Integration of Gender Norms and Human Rights’, ‘Capacity-Building Workshops on GBV Prevention’, ‘Peer Education and Support Programs’, ‘Empowerment of Women’s Groups and Youth Networks’, ‘Establishment of Supportive Health Networks’, ‘Enhancing Collaboration for GBV Survivors’ Support’, and ‘Expansion of Outreach and Mobile Health Services’. |
Legal Status :
HASTI-Nepal was officially registered with the Chief District Office (CDO)/ of Kathmandu under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Government, on 11-09-2058/2001 (Registration # 516/2058BS/2001) and holds PAN/VAT # 301740719. Additionally, it is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) of Nepal (Affiliation # 16813/2004AD). Professionally, HASTI-Nepal maintains affiliations with key institutions, including the National Centre for AIDS & STD Control (NCASC), the National Health Training Centre (NHTC), the Drug Abuse & Crime Control Program (DACCP), and the National NGO Network Group against AIDS Nepal (NANGAN), facilitating coordination and alignment with national plans and programs in Nepal.
Since 2015, the Executive Committee of HASTI-Nepal has sanctioned the implementation of strategic activities across 13 districts spanning 4 provinces, namely Sudurpaschim (Achham, Darchula, Doti, and Kailali), Lumbini (Banke and Dang), Gandaki (Tanahu), and Bagmati (Bhaktapur, Chitwan, Dhading, Kathmandu, Kavre, and Lalitpur).
