About CLEAN UP NEPAL
CLEAN UP NEPAL, also known as Swachha Safa Nepal, is a national level non- governmental and non-profit organization established on May 22, 2014. CLEAN UP NEPAL emphasizes community empowerment, institutional capacity building, and policy advocacy.
Through initiatives like the Zero Waste at Schools (ZWAS) program, door-to-door awareness campaigns, and technical training for duty bearers/ local governments, the organization fosters behavioral change and strengthens governance. It also promotes green entrepreneurship, supports the informal waste sector, waste workers to ensure the occupational health & safety, facilitates the construction of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), and support equipement to advance circular economy principles.
A key innovation is the Safa Nepal App, an award winning open-data platform recognized globally through the World Summit Award (2023) and the National Energy Globe Award. This digital tool enables local governments to conduct evidence-based waste management analysis while empowering citizens to report environmental issues, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Committed to safeguarding and ethical practices, CLEAN UP NEPAL upholds a zero- tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all, particularly vulnerable groups including women, gender and sexual minorities, youth, Dalit, Janajati, Madeshi, Muslim, hard to reach people, people with disability, gender and sexual minorities and so on from intersectional lens. The organization maintains robust governance, financial accountability, and operational transparency, adhering to strict internal controls, audit protocols, and compliance measures.
By combining technology, community mobilization, policy influence, and cross-sector partnerships with synergies, CLEAN UP NEPAL drives sustainable, scalable, and inclusive solutions. It stands as a pivotal force in Nepal’s journey toward environmental resilience, social equity, and sustainable development, aligning local actions with national and global sustainability goals.