Alternative Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization registered with the Government of Nepal and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). Established in 2020, based in Kathmandu, the Foundation is an independent think tank and collaborative platform granted by the Government of Nepal that brings together thinkers, researchers, academics, professionals, and social activists to advance inclusive and sustainable development. It is guided by the motto, “Think Alternative! Do Alternative!!”
The Foundation’s vision is “a world with scientific culture, safe nature, and equal progression of human beings.” Guided by this vision, its mission is to safeguard nature and promote good governance, justice, equity, and humanity. The Foundation’s objectives are to foster transformative change through research and development (R&D), innovation, evidence-based policy advocacy, and capacity building, with a strong commitment to nation-building.
Project Objective To assess Nepal’s AI readiness, generate evidence-based research, and publish scholarly research and thematic volumes to support responsible AI adoption, innovation, and informed policymaking. Project..
Project Objective To promote scientific culture, progressive thinking, social responsibility, and evidence-based action in Nepal through national recognition, policy discourse, knowledge sharing, and strategic CSR partnerships. Project..
Project Title Breaking Barriers: A Study on the Social and Legal Challanges of Dalit Youth in Inter-Caste Marriages Project Objective To investigate and document the social..
Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
Ministry of Communication, Information & Technology
Lumbini Province, Province Planning Commission
Kathmandu Metropolitan City
National Human RIght Commison
Nepal Academy
Tribhuban University
School of Science
Agriculture and Forestry University
The Asia Foundation
NSFT
