About Us

Himalayan Health, Research, and Education Foundation (HHREF) is dedicated to promoting research, innovation and endeavours in health, education and the environment. The Foundation begins its work by awarding public health workers, educators and activists who are change agents in societies with innovative ideas, research or endeavours. The Foundation awards innovators or educators who have contributed to improving public health, education and the environment in rural or remote areas of Nepal. The awards recognize the contribution of individuals or institutions in public health and education through their innovations and commitments to achieve goals of ‘health for all, ‘education for all’ and ‘resilient environment’.

The Foundation is a profit, non-distributing company based in Kathmandu and Dang.

Our Vision

Innovation and research are paramount to achieving health for all, education for all and a resilient environment in Nepal.

Our Mission

Promote and support innovation, research and endeavours that improve public health, education and a resilient environment in Nepal, especially in rural Nepal.

Our values

Accountability – We take ownership of our actions, ensuring integrity and transparency with the highest ethical standards.

Innovation – We constantly attempt to define the standard of excellence in everything we promote. Therefore, we are open to new ideas that differ from conventional practices and drive innovation.

Inclusion – We treat all people with respect, dignity and justice. We advance ethnic and gender equality and address inequities. Excellence – We aspire to the highest level of performance and create a space and process to learn from successes and failures.