The Association of International NGOs (AIN), formed by INGOs working in Nepal in September 1996,which has already more than 50 INGOs. It is an important network in the development sector of Nepal as members have been implementing various people-centered development programmes throughout the hills, mountains and Terai areas.It was founded in 1961 by Alvin C. Eurich and Sidney Tickton. Originally it focused on providing technical assistance related to higher education management in the United States. It also focused on promoting health in developing countries through environmental communication, social marketing and other disciplines. Later all AED programs were transferred to FHI 360. The AED programs combined with FHI to create a new entity, FHI 360. With that, AED effectively ceased to exist.It focuses on people who face discrimination and the people whose voices are ignored. In Nepal, its works lie in the field of Education, Women’s Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Just and Democratic Governance, and Human Security. It has established Central Resource Center, Eastern Resource Center and Western Resource Center.
independence, self-discipline, personal responsibility, respect for individual worth, concern for the well-being of others, patriotism, and a sense of civic mindedness or attentiveness to public affairs.