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Koshish

KOSHISH, based in personal experiences, seeks to improve the quality of life for those living with mental illness through advocacy and awareness programs, changes in legislation, and direct …

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

About Koshish

KOSHISH is an organization of person with disabilities established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal, with a vision ‘To achieve

Founded
Headquarters
Kathmandu, Bagmati
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

KOSHISH, based in personal experiences, seeks to improve the quality of life for those living with mental illness through advocacy and awareness programs, changes in legislation, and direct services delivery.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Operating countries (1)
Nepal

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Nepal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 32

Red flags

· All clear
Social Welfare Council deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Koshish is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 32/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Nepal.

Koshish 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Nepal is 32/100.

Koshish is located in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Koshish is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Nepal.

Koshish has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the SWC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

KOSHISH is an organization of person with disabilities established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal, with a vision ‘To achieve Koshish is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Nepal. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Nepal: Koshish's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 is above the peer average of 32/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Matrika debkota

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Shekhar Tonite launch: Shekhar Suman advises youngsters not to abuse to sell their content: They feel that they need to compulsorily abuse…Gaaliyon ki baisakhiyon pe chalne ki koshish na karein - Bollywood Hungama

www.bollywoodhungama.com · · Neutral

BULLET streams Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki - Adgully.com

www.adgully.com · · Neutral

‘Sab ghar chalane ki koshish kar rahe hai’: Janhvi Kapoor slams trolls & clickbaits targeting half-brother Arjun - The Statesman

www.thestatesman.com · · Neutral

Koshish (1972) Review: Gulzar’s Poetic Brilliance Is Not Just Eye-opening But Also Heart-Melting - MovieTalkies

www.movietalkies.com · · Neutral

Aamir Khan once recived death threats because of his..., nephew Imran Khan says 'Desh se bhagane ki koshish.. - India.Com

www.india.com · · Neutral

Imran Khan Reveals Aamir Khan Faced Death Threats Over Satyamev Jayate: ‘Unhe Desh Se Bhagane Ki Koshish…’ - News18

www.news18.com · · Neutral

Imran Khan says uncle Aamir Khan got death threats for Satyameva Jayate: ‘Unhe desh se bhagane ki koshish…’ - The Indian Express

indianexpress.com · · Neutral

Imran Khan reveals uncle Aamir Khan received death threats over THIS; says, 'Unhe desh se bhagane ki kosh - The Times of India

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · · Neutral

Janhvi Kapoor admits she can't outgrow mom Sridevi’s legacy: ‘Meri koshish sirf yahi hai ki…’ - Pinkvilla

www.pinkvilla.com · · Neutral

‘Koi mera ghar todne ki koshish kare’: Govinda's wife Sunita cries in her 1st vlog, talks about having a difficult year | Bollywood - Hindustan Times

www.hindustantimes.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Shekhar Tonite launch: Shekhar Suman advises youngsters not to abuse to sell their content: They feel that they need to
May 2026
www.bollywoodhungama.com
BULLET streams Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki - Adgully.com
Mar 2026
www.adgully.com
‘Sab ghar chalane ki koshish kar rahe hai’: Janhvi Kapoor slams trolls & clickbaits targeting half-brother Arjun - The S
Mar 2026
www.thestatesman.com
Koshish (1972) Review: Gulzar’s Poetic Brilliance Is Not Just Eye-opening But Also Heart-Melting - MovieTalkies
Feb 2026
www.movietalkies.com
Aamir Khan once recived death threats because of his..., nephew Imran Khan says 'Desh se bhagane ki koshish.. - India.Co
Dec 2025
www.india.com
Imran Khan Reveals Aamir Khan Faced Death Threats Over Satyamev Jayate: ‘Unhe Desh Se Bhagane Ki Koshish…’ - News18
Dec 2025
www.news18.com
Imran Khan says uncle Aamir Khan got death threats for Satyameva Jayate: ‘Unhe desh se bhagane ki koshish…’ - The Indian
Dec 2025
indianexpress.com
Imran Khan reveals uncle Aamir Khan received death threats over THIS; says, 'Unhe desh se bhagane ki kosh - The Times of
Dec 2025
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Janhvi Kapoor admits she can't outgrow mom Sridevi’s legacy: ‘Meri koshish sirf yahi hai ki…’ - Pinkvilla
Sep 2025
www.pinkvilla.com
‘Koi mera ghar todne ki koshish kare’: Govinda's wife Sunita cries in her 1st vlog, talks about having a difficult year
Aug 2025
www.hindustantimes.com

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Nepal, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Koshish This page 39 - -
Dalit NGO 32 $3,538 -
Community Self- 32 $57,603 -
Collective 32 $27,617 -
Dalit NGO 32 $3,538 -
Democratic 32 $417,124 -
Natural Resource 32 $69,452 -
Democratic 32 $417,124 -
Advocacy Forum 32 $35,007 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Koshish

What is Koshish?
Koshish is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Kathmandu, Nepal. KOSHISH is an organization of person with disabilities established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal, with a vision ‘To achieve
When was Koshish founded?
Koshish was founded in 2008.
Who leads Koshish?
Matrika debkota.
Where is Koshish located?
Headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Is Koshish trustworthy?
Koshish 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 Koshish's website?
http://www.koshish.org.np
Are donations to Koshish 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.