We, Rupantaran Nepal (RN) successfully organized its Annual Retreat and 10-Year Strategic Planning Meeting on 15 June 2025 at Hotel Siddhartha Cottage, Tinkune, Kathmandu. The event brought together 24 participants, including RN members, former presidents, and core staff, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for reflection and future planning. The program commenced with a comprehensive presentation on RN’s organizational and programmatic progress, highlighting key achievements, lessons learned, and ongoing challenges. This was followed by an open and engaging discussion, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on past experiences and collectively shape the organization’s future trajectory.
A draft of RN’s 10-Year Strategic Plan was also presented during the session. The RN members engaged in thoughtful deliberation to refine the organization’s vision, mission, strategic priorities, and areas of intervention, laying a strong foundation for RN’s long-term direction and impact.
Rupantaran Nepal organized its Annual Retreat Program on June 28–29, 2024, at Hotel Awana
in Thaiba ,Lalitpur. The event brought together 32 members and core staff in a setting designed
to foster reflection, team building, and renewed strategic focus. This two-day program served as
a meaningful opportunity to strengthen interpersonal relationships, revisit the organization’s
achievements, and chart a collective path forward.
The retreat began with informal activities that helped break the ice and build solidarity among
participants. The evening featured engaging games like Bingo, as well as music and dance,
creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. These moments of connection laid the foundation for
deeper discussions on the second day.
Day two began with a short hike around the scenic surroundings of the retreat venue, followed
by a series of team-building exercises. A key session led by Mr. Gopal Kafle guided participants
through a strategic reflection on the organization’s journey, challenges, and future aspirations.
CEO Mr. Sohan Lal Shrestha presented an overview of Rupantaran Nepal’s 14-year history,
showcasing major milestones and the organization’s impact over the years.
Participants shared their reflections on what makes Rupantaran Nepal strong, highlighting its
diverse and experienced membership, commitment to social change, strong teamwork, and
trusted reputation. At the same time, they identified areas for improvement, including internal
communication, member engagement, proposal development, and enhancing the organization’s
online presence.
As the retreat concluded, several action points were agreed upon. These included revisiting and
refining RN’s vision and strategic plan, forming thematic committees to improve collaboration,
enhancing digital outreach, and making the annual retreat a regular feature of the organizational
calendar.
The retreat left members feeling more connected and motivated, reinforcing a shared sense of
purpose and a commitment to collective growth. It marked not only a moment of reflection but
also a renewed beginning for the journey ahead.
The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on December 2, 2023 (B.S.
2080/08/16) at Hotel Aryal, Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The AGM ratified the annual progress
report and the statutory audit report presented by the Board of Directors. Additionally, the
meeting appointed an independent auditor to conduct the statutory audit for the fiscal year
2079/80. The AGM also included a discussion on organizing an annual retreat program for the
general members of Rupantaran Nepal
The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on December 10, 2022 (B.S.
2079/08/24) at Hotel Aryal, Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Nagendra
Prasad Yadav, with welcome remarks delivered by Board Member Krishna Prasad Yadav.
During the AGM, the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Board of Directors, presented the
annual progress report and highlighted the achievements of the past year. Additionally, the
Senior Admin-Finance Officer presented the independent audit report and proposed budget for
the upcoming fiscal year. The AGM ratified both the annual progress report and the statutory
audit report as presented by the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the meeting appointed an
independent auditor to conduct the statutory audit for the fiscal year 2079/80.