### Local Organizations
Nepal is supported by a robust network of community, non-profit, and business organizations dedicated to preserving culture, improving livelihoods, and fostering economic growth.
* **Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI):** The apex body of the Nepalese private sector, representing business and industry interests across the nation. * **Rotary & Lions Clubs:** Active throughout Kathmandu, Pokhara, and regional centers, focusing on health camps, disaster relief, and school building projects. * **Maiti Nepal:** An internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Nepali girls and women from crimes like domestic violence, trafficking, and child prostitution. * **Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS):** The primary humanitarian organization in the country, providing disaster response, blood transfusion services, and health education. * **WWF Nepal:** Works heavily in conservation, focusing on protecting endangered species like the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros, and managing sustainable community forestry. * **Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT):** A grassroots organization focused on safeguarding the extraordinary architectural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley.