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39
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Forum for Protection of Public Interest

Pro Public, a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the cause of public interest, was founded in 1991 by a consortium of environmental lawyers, journalists, economists, engineers, consumers, and women rights activists. It raises the voice against corruption, red-tape, and irregularities and makes the government bodies aware of their duties and responsibilities. Its focus over the years has been on good governance, conflict transformation, peace building, protection of natural an

Founded
Headquarters
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Foundation type
NGO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Nepal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 56

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Social Welfare Council deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Forum for Protection of Public Interest has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1991, it predates 92% of the charities in Nepal GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 42,866 community development charities in Nepal GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Nepal data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Forum for Protection of Public Interest is a registered community development nonprofit based in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Forum for Protection of Public Interest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Nepal is 56/100.

Forum for Protection of Public Interest is located in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Forum for Protection of Public Interest is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO.

According to GiveRadar's records, Forum for Protection of Public Interest is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) and overseen by the SWC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Pro Public, a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the cause of public interest, was founded in 1991 by a consortium of environmental lawyers, journalists, economists, engineers, consumers, and women rights activists. It raises the voice against corruption, red-tape, and irregularities and makes the government bodies aware of their duties and responsibilities. Its focus over the years has been on good governance, conflict transformation, peace building, protection of natural an Forum for Protection of Public Interest is classified as a community development organization registered in Nepal. The organization was founded in 1991.

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Leadership

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Prakash M••• S•••••

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Cause areas in Nepal

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 42,866
Youth Development 6,097
Health 2,741
Religion 2,089
Environment 1,700
Social Services 1,581
Education 1,348
Advocacy & Civil Rights 26
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Most common causes in Nepal

Causes charities work on most.

Education 30
Gender Equality 25
Climate 22
International Development 19
Domestic Violence 19
Children 19
Disaster Relief 18
Reproductive Health 16
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forum for Protection of Public Interest

What is Forum for Protection of Public Interest?
Forum for Protection of Public Interest is a community development ngo based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Pro Public, a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the cause of public interest, was founded in 1991 by a consortium of environmental lawyers, journalists, economists, engineers, consumers, and women rights activists. It raises the voice against corruption, red-tape, and irregularities and makes the government bodies aware of their duties and responsibilities. Its focus over the years has been on good governance, conflict transformation, peace building, protection of natural an
When was Forum for Protection of Public Interest founded?
Forum for Protection of Public Interest was founded in 1991.
Who leads Forum for Protection of Public Interest?
Prakash Mani Sharma.
Where is Forum for Protection of Public Interest located?
Headquartered in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Is Forum for Protection of Public Interest trustworthy?
Forum for Protection of Public Interest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Forum for Protection of Public Interest's website?
http://www.propublic.org
Are donations to Forum for Protection of Public Interest tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.