Asian Academy for Peace, Research and Development

Established in Oct 2010, Asian Academy for Peace Research and Development (in short Asian Peace Academy) is a Kathmandu based not for profit organization that focuses on peacebuilding and conflict transformation, Gender and social inclusion, community development and governance. It is registered to the government of Nepal under the Company Registration Act 2006 sub section (1) of section 5, With vision and mission of contributing to peaceful, just and prosperous society in the country. Asian Academy works with women networks and peacebuilding organisations in Kathmandu and various districts of Nepal to identify gender issues and local peacebuilding needs and supports relevant stakeholders and institutions for building local capacities that are essential to address women's issues, build peace and foster non- violent means. Recognising the fact that building capacities is a key to achieving its vision and mission, Asian Academy engages in building capacities of local peace and development actors, particularly youth, women, marginalised groups, political actors, civil society organisations and local government actors.