Mission & Leadership
Mission-Driven,
Culturally Rooted.
Dedicated to fostering international cultural exchange, sustainable investment, and youth entrepreneurship that empowers communities across all seven provinces of Nepal.
Our Story
Why NCECF Exists — and the Vision That Drives Us.
Founded in 2013 by a coalition of cultural leaders and business advocates, NCECF was established to bridge a critical gap: the disconnect between Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and its untapped economic potential on the global stage.
We recognized that preserving culture doesn't mean keeping it under glass—it means integrating it with sustainable tourism, cross-border trade, and youth entrepreneurship to empower local communities.
Read Our Vision & MissionFoundation Established
Created to bridge culture and commerce.
First International Summit
Hosted delegations from 14 countries.
Youth Startup Fund
Seed capital for Nepali founders.
36 Partner Nations
Global network spans embassies and the private sector.
Core Philosophy
The Principles Behind Every Program We Run
Our Vision
A Nepal recognised worldwide as a nexus of living culture, sustainable investment, and youth-led innovation.
Our Mission
To create a hub of living culture, sustainable investment, and youth-led enterprise that benefits communities directly across all provinces.
Core Values
Strategic Objectives
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Tourism Promotion
- Economic Cooperation
- Trade Facilitation
- MSMEs Support
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Investment Promotion
Leadership
The People and Structure Guiding NCECF
Committed to transparent governance and effective implementation.
Board of Directors
Governance & Oversight
Culture & Heritage
Programs Division
Investment & Trade
Programs Division
Youth & Community
Programs Division
Provincial Chapters
Active in 7 Provinces
International Liaison
36 Partner Nations
Board Members
Narayan Chalise
Founding Chairperson
Anisha Rana
Vice Chair, Culture
Bikash Shrestha
Director, Investment
Priya Gurung
Director, Youth Programs
Dr. Rajesh Thapa
Director, Diplomatic Affairs
Governance Documents
Download our official documentation and financial policies.
Recognition
Impact at Scale
'22
UNESCO Partnership
Recognised for heritage-site restoration work.
Top 10
Regional NGO, ASEAN
Among top cultural-economic organizations.
$58M
Investment Facilitated
Directed toward tourism, hydropower and ICT.
42k+
Community Members
Reached across all seven provinces.