About

Karnali Direct

Social enterprise connecting mountain communities with conscious buyers through natural, sustainable products from Nepal's Karnali region.

Our Story

Karnali Direct started to support farmers in remote mountain areas where access to markets is very limited. Most farmers in Karnali are women, working with small landholdings and traditional knowledge. Our aim is simple: fair income for farmers and honest food for buyers. We work directly with small farmers and women beekeepers to bring clean, seasonal products to the market.

Our Journey

2018

Organization founded in Humla

2019

First honey harvest exported

2020

SGP/GEF partnership established

2021

Expanded operations to 12 villages

2023

Joined Mountain Partnership

2024

Supporting 500+ farming families

Our Team

Team information coming soon.

Legal Structure

Karnali Direct is a registered organization in Nepal, operating as a social enterprise focused on fair trade and community development in the Karnali region.

Our Partners

SGP

Small Grants Programme — Training and equipment support for beekeeping activities.

GEF

Global Environment Facility — Supporting biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme — Capacity building for mountain communities.

Mountain Partnership

Mountain Partnership — Connecting mountain peoples and sharing sustainable development practices.