GUTHI

A brief about the organization

GUTHI — a non-government organization — was established in 2000. The name GUTHI is borrowed from a traditional Newari culture where guthi means a committee where certain groups of people come together during the time of celebration or adversity. At that time, social service was limited and youth had less opportunity to get involved in such activities. Hence, a group of young graduates came together and form GUTHI to provide social services in communities.

Since its establishment GUTHI has been focusing its work towards sustainable development through youth mobilization in education, environment, water issues, sanitation and hygiene with integrated community development approach. Informal groups have been targeted beneficiaries since its inception. It conducted various programs and training to upgrade their livelihood focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene, entrepreneurship and education.