About us
NLR Nepal is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political development organization that has been working in Nepal for more than 45 years. Our mission is to promote health, eliminate leprosy, and foster the inclusion and empowerment of marginalized persons affected by leprosy and disability.
NLR Nepal began its journey in 1977. Since then, we have been at the forefront of leprosy control, disability management, and inclusive development. From 1994 to 2013, we also supported Nepal’s national Tuberculosis (TB) program in the Far Western region. In 2010, our focus expanded further to embrace broader inclusive development, ensuring that no one is left behind due to disability, disease, or social identity.
Today, NLR Nepal stands as a trusted partner in health and inclusion—pioneering innovative, evidence-based solutions, strengthening systems, and working hand in hand with government, communities, and global networks to build a just and inclusive society.
Our Impacts in Numbers
A world free of leprosy and exclusion due to disabilities
Index Case
Number of Index Cases Covered.
Contacts Screened
Number of Contacts Screened
Campaign Running
Number of Direct Contacts of New Patients given SDR.
Inclusive Development Program
Number of Municipalities with Matching Fund for Inclusive Development Program.
Towards Zero Transmission, Zero Disability, Zero Exclusion
Barriers of health, disability, and social injustice continue to limit opportunities. Together with communities and partners, we envision a future of:
Zero Transmission, Zero Disability, and Zero Exclusion.
Ongoing Programs
Message from Program/Technical Director
NLR Nepal – Driving Innovation for Inclusion and Health Equity
Dear Partners, Friends, Well-Wishers, and Colleagues,
With more than 25 years of experience in leprosy, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), disability, disability-inclusive development, and broader development fields, I am privileged to continue serving NLR Nepal as its Technical Director. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to research, innovation, and the practical application of evidence to improve lives.
NLR Nepal now stands at a defining moment. Across the nation, persons affected by leprosy and others marginalized by disability, gender, ethnicity, or social identity continue to face systemic barriers to health care, education, livelihoods, and inclusion. At the same time, development organizations like ours confront shrinking donor funding, increasing demand for services, and the need for stronger systems and sustainability.
In this changing global and national context, my vision is to transform NLR Nepal into one of the most respected and impactful development organizations. This innovation creator generates evidence-based solutions through rigorous research and scientific approaches. By strengthening partnerships, leveraging technology, and piloting new models of intervention, we aim to address emerging challenges not only in Nepal but also in ways that contribute to global learning.
Together with our partners, we will continue to pioneer initiatives that interrupt transmission of diseases such as leprosy, promote inclusive societies, and create scalable solutions that bridge research and practice. I firmly believe that innovation, grounded in science and evidence, is the most powerful tool we have to overcome today’s challenges and shape a healthier, more inclusive future.
Warm regards,
Nand Lal Banstola
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