Our Annual Conference 2026 commenced on 29 January with an inspiring gathering of staff and partners, setting a strong foundation for reflection, dialogue, and collective action toward dignity-centered, locally owned development.

Day 1 opened with the plenary session “From Delivery to Dignity – Rethinking Capacity, Accountability, and Partnership in Locally Led Development,” moderated by our Country Director, Mr. M. Mainuddin Mainul. The session featured an esteemed panel of sector leaders, including representatives from SWC, NGO Federation, AIN, DZI Foundation, WHH, and Aasaman Nepal. The discussion underscored the importance of trust-based partnerships, shared accountability, and equitable collaboration as cornerstones of sustainable impact. We were also honored by the presence of dignitaries and leaders from like-minded organizations, reinforcing a shared vision and spirit of partnership. The day concluded with recognition of top-performing cooperatives for their financial discipline, alongside cluster and project presentations highlighting achievements, lessons learned, and strategic priorities for 2026.

Building on this momentum, Day 2 unfolded as a meaningful journey of reflection, direction, and celebration. The day began with team-based group discussions, reflections from Day 1, and focused conversations on our 2026 priorities, covering programmatic direction, administration, and HR matters. Participants also received updates on the Election Code of Conduct and engaged in an interactive Q&A session with department heads.

A key highlight of the day was the internal plenary session “From Delivery to Dignity: Strengthening Local Leadership for Sustainable Impact,” which reaffirmed our collective commitment to locally led and sustainable change. This was followed by the Reward and Recognition segment, celebrating the dedication and achievements of our teams in 2025, with several colleagues formally honored through certificates of appreciation.

The conference concluded on a joyful and inspiring note with talent showcases, cultural performances, and an ethnic diversity display, celebrating the richness of our collective identity.