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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KOSHISH is an organization of person with disabilities established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal, with a vision âTo achieve
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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in NepalConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Koshish has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 2% of charities in Nepal - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Nepal data
- Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 58,483 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
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKoshish 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
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 35/100.
Koshish is located in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Koshish is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Nepal.
According to GiveRadar's records, Koshish 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.
KOSHISH is an organization of person with disabilities established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal, with a vision âTo achieve Koshish is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Nepal. The organization was founded in 2008.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KOSHISH is registered in Nepal. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
KOSHISH is registered in Nepal. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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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
BULLET streams Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki - Adgully.com
‘Sab ghar chalane ki koshish kar rahe hai’: Janhvi Kapoor slams trolls & clickbaits targeting half-brother Arjun - The Statesman
Koshish (1972) Review: Gulzar’s Poetic Brilliance Is Not Just Eye-opening But Also Heart-Melting - MovieTalkies
Aamir Khan once recived death threats because of his..., nephew Imran Khan says 'Desh se bhagane ki koshish.. - India.Com
Imran Khan Reveals Aamir Khan Faced Death Threats Over Satyamev Jayate: ‘Unhe Desh Se Bhagane Ki Koshish…’ - News18
Imran Khan says uncle Aamir Khan got death threats for Satyameva Jayate: ‘Unhe desh se bhagane ki koshish…’ - The Indian Express
Janhvi Kapoor admits she can't outgrow mom Sridevi’s legacy: ‘Meri koshish sirf yahi hai ki…’ - Pinkvilla
‘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
Sunita Ahuja Breaks Down As She Recalls Divorce Rumours With Govinda: "Meri Ghar Todhne Ki Koshish" - NDTV
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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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 âTo achieve
- When was Koshish founded?
- Koshish was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Koshish?
- Matrika debkota.
- Where is Koshish located?
- Headquartered in Kathmandu, Bagmati, 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.