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Tewa

Community Development Lalitpur Reg NP-SWC-4908 · SWC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Tewa

Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 53/07/22

Founded
Headquarters
Lalitpur
Foundation type
NGO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Nepal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 54

Red flags

· All clear
Social Welfare Council deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tewa is a registered community development nonprofit based in Lalitpur, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is NP-SWC-4908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 54/100 for community development charities in Nepal.

Tewa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Nepal is 54/100.

Tewa is located in Lalitpur, Nepal. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is La.pu.patan Dhoka, Nepal.

Tewa is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO.

Tewa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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.

Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 53/07/22 Tewa is classified as a community development organization registered in Nepal. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among community development charities registered in Nepal: Tewa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is above the peer average of 54/100.

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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

RI
Rita Thapa

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How inmate became techie behind Shimo la Tewa bars - the-star.co.ke
Apr 2026
www.the-star.co.ke
Los Alamos High School Students Visit O’Keeffe Museum To Study Tewa Art - Los Alamos Reporter
Apr 2026
losalamosreporter.com
How to style your mind —Tewa Onasanya, author, publisher, mindset stylist - The Sun Nigeria
Apr 2026
thesun.ng
Dranivotua and Tewa join Fiji 7s preparations for Singapore 7s - Fijivillage
Jan 2026
www.fijivillage.com
Visually impaired mother’s joy as son admitted to top school after viral plea - Daily Nation
Jan 2026
nation.africa
Tewa among top contenders in regional rankings - FBC News
Dec 2025
www.fbcnews.com.fj
O’Keeffe Museum Centers Pueblo Stories - New Mexico Magazine
Dec 2025
www.newmexicomagazine.org
Georgia O’Keeffe Lived In And Painted Northern New Mexico—Tewa Country - Forbes
Dec 2025
www.forbes.com
The Indigenous Histories That Georgia O’Keeffe Forgot - Hyperallergic
Dec 2025
hyperallergic.com
Brands stopped working with me – Natalie Tewa opens up on life after nasty break-up with Rnaze - Pulse Kenya
Nov 2025
www.pulse.co.ke

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Peer charities

Other community development in Nepal, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Tewa This page 57 - -
Kopila Nepal 57 - -
Animal Nepal 54 $51,316 -
United Club 54 - -
Ama Ghar 54 - -
Faith Foundation Nepal 54 - -
Community Welfare Centre 54 - -
Chetana 54 - -
Development Nepal 54 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 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
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Tewa

What is Tewa?
Tewa is a community development ngo based in Lalitpur, Nepal. Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 53/07/22
When was Tewa founded?
Tewa was founded in 1995.
Who leads Tewa?
Rita Thapa.
Where is Tewa located?
Headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal.
Is Tewa trustworthy?
Tewa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Tewa's registration number?
Registration: NP-SWC-4908 (Nepal).
What is Tewa's website?
http://www.tewa.org.np
Are donations to Tewa 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.