Ncell Foundation has called for applications for its latest batch of a community project – “19 for 19”. As usual, the project aims at uplifting education, health, environment disaster preparedness, etc. and willing organizations can apply to head them.
This new initiative is a continuation of the telco’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and is worth over 19 million. The “19 for 19” project was announced during Ncell’s 19th anniversary.
Ncell Foundation states that eligible organizations can apply for grants for the “19 for 19” projects which seek to “create meaningful and sustainable impact.” Ncell has been a consistent contributor with its CSR activities helping to improve the lives of underserved communities across Nepal.
The ‘19 for 19’ grant will provide financial support to 19 projects across all seven provinces, with each project receiving Rs. 1 million (Rs. 10 lakh) and the total commitment for this project from Ncell Foundation is more than Rs. 19 million. The grant is open to not-for-profit organizations working to address critical challenges at the community level.
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About Ncell’s “19 for 19” CSR Project
The “19 for 19” grants offer interested organizations a chance to get funding for projects to bring about positive change in communities. In particular, Ncell stresses sustainable and long-term development projects. The telco says that it prefers projects that have “clear objectives and have the potential to scale up.”
“At Ncell Foundation, we believe in the power of community-driven change. We encourage those who are working at the community level to apply for this project,” said Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Ncell. “Through ‘19 for 19’, we are proud to continue giving back to the communities and people who have been with us for nearly the last two decades of service operation. This will empower grassroots projects to create meaningful transformations where it is needed most.”
The “19 for 19” is the continuation of the “18 for 18 project” which is already underway across seven provinces. Therefore, this new edition of the CSR project seeks to continue the legacy by implementing even more local projects that make a difference.
Ncell emphatically promotes its projects that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and complement Ncell Foundation’s vision for a more sustainable future as it says – “We Are All Connected.”
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How can organizations send applications to Ncell to for “19 for 19” Project?
Ncell says that eligible organizations can apply for Ncell “19 for 19” CSR projects at the Ncell Foundation website https://www.ncell.com.np/en/foundation. Once on the webpage, they can proceed by clicking on “Apply for Grant” for their applications. Remember that the deadline for the application is on Poush 29, 2081.
Despite being a private commercial entity, Ncell remains an important vehicle for community development works. Likewise, the “19 for 19” project reflects the telco’s desire to continue to promote welfare of Nepali communities with commitment to better education, health, disaster preparedness, sustainable development, etc.
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