Early Years:

The concept of Solidarity Nepal was developed by Mr. Rajendra Gautam in 2008 and leaded as a campaign but formally registered in February 15, 2012 mainly with the intention of working in the field of humanity regardless of race, color, creed, gender or political preference.

The solidarity Nepal’s headquarters resides in Kathmandu, with further main networks in Australia, Canada, Japan, UK, South Korea, Malaysia, UAE, Hong Kong and U.S.A. as Solidarity International.

Founder:

Mr. Rajendra Gautam is the Founder & Chairman of Solidarity Group – one of the growing business conglomerates in Nepal, Founder Chairman of Solidarity Investment Group Pvt. Ltd. – an investment company founded with a main motive of collective investment in Real Estate & to explore other investment avenues of national priorities in the near future, Founder and Director of Chhimeki Investment Company Pvt. Ltd., Founder of Solidarity International – a growing international philanthropic organization based in Nepal with large network of members and volunteers worldwide. He is also the Founder President of Solidarity Nepal – A NGO working for social transformation in Nepal and also the current SI President & CEO.

He completed Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu and pursuing Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at Nepal Law Campus, Kathmandu. Young Social Activist, Gautam is a freelance writer and also the Past President of Rotaract Club of Kathmandu, Rotary International District 3292 and currently serving as a Member of Rotary Club of Kathmandu, The first Rotary Club of Nepal.

Mr. Gautam was awarded in National level by different organizations with title “Peace Hero Nepal 2019”, “Change Maker Award 2018”, “Social Recognition 2017”, “Youth Award 2016”, “Social Innovation Award 2015” and “National Peace Prize 2013” to honor his hard work. As a Founder, President & CEO of SI, he has traveled to Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.

Organization:

In order to hold out its service programs, Solidarity is structured in National and International level. The District Chapters and International networks are officially operated under the authorization of Solidarity Nepal (SN) headquarters in Kathmandu.

Solidarity Nepal, National Network (Districts):

The national network includes solidarity activity in Nepal. It can operate various projects in different districts of Nepal. Solidarity Nepal is governed by a Board of Directors composed of the President, Vice President,  Secretary, Treasurer, Jt. Secretary and 2 Directors. The nomination and the election of each president is handled in the four year period before he takes office, and is based on requirements including geographical balance and previous service as a District Representative, Country Representative and board member of Solidarity Nepal. The board meets as per the convenient to establish policies and make recommendations to the overall governing bodies in national and international level. Solidarity Nepal is the governing body of District Chapter and International network.

The District Chapter is basic unit of Solidarity activity in Nepal to operate the service project. District Chapter determines its own membership and its operating activity. Each member meets as per the time expedient to discuss on humanity projects. Under the authorization of District Representative various service projects are carried out within its local community, and participate in unique projects involving other district inside Nepal, and occasionally an extraordinary project in another district. The leading body of all the movement in District is District Representative and his/her team. They are responsible for governing each and every activity of District Chapter. Each District Representative is nominated by the Board of Directors of Solidarity Nepal. The operating office enjoys significant independence within the framework of the standard constitution of Solidarity Nepal. The District Representative can appoint Project Director, Finance Director, and Several other officers as per the necessity.

Solidarity Nepal, International Network (Countries):

A Country Representative, who is an officer of Solidarity Nepal and represents the Solidarity Nepal board of directors in the field, leads his/her respective country. Each Country Representative is nominated by the Board of Directors of Solidarity Nepal (SN) headquarters in Kathmandu. The Country Representative can appoint Project Director, Finance Director and several other officers as per necessity to assist in the management of Solidarity activity and international projects.