Reimagining education and civic space in Nepal through debate, leadership training, research, and capacity building.
Civic Space Nepal (CSN) is a Nepal-based organization working in policy, training, and research to strengthen civic engagement, governance, and leadership capacity across institutions. Founded in April 2024, we work with schools, government bodies, development partners, and civil society organizations to build a more informed, capable, and participatory society.
Our work is organized across four areas: Tarkashala, our debate and communication education programme; the Nepal Election Debates initiative; Civic Engagement Programmes, including our partnership on RANGA; and Research, Consulting and Policy, supporting institutions with governance advisory and applied research.
We believe good policy works best when people understand it, institutions can implement it, and citizens feel able to engage with it — grounded in democratic values, everything we do is built around that belief.
Civic Space Nepal
Tarkashala Academy is designed for young people ready to go beyond textbooks and step into real influence. In small, focused groups, participants train with mentors to turn ideas into powerful arguments and voices into lasting impact.
Civic Space Nepal
Malpi Debates challenges students to tackle motions on contemporary issues ranging from philosophy, law, international relations, economy, technology, ethics, and more.
