Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international organization focused on humanitarian and development efforts, particularly for neglected, vulnerable, and marginalized individuals, with a special emphasis on children. Established in 1991 in Seoul, South Korea, GNI has its International Cooperation Office in Geneva, Switzerland, along with fundraising offices in multiple countries, Chile, Mexico, USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
The organization has held General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 1996. Operating in 50 countries worldwide, it transcends various barriers like race, nationality, religion, ideology, and geography.
In Nepal, GNI has been working since 2002, implementing a child-centered community development approach. The organization prioritizes the holistic development of children and their immediate environments through various interventions in areas such as child protection, education, social economy, public health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.
Over the span of two decades in Nepal, GNI Nepal has aided 225,274 individuals in need, including children, their families, and communities across 22 districts. This was achieved through partnerships with 683 schools, 393 health facilities, and 141 cooperatives collaborating with renowned entities such as the European Union, UN-Habitat, WFP, KOICA, Global Green Growth Institute, King Baudouin Foundation, Acronis, Amore Pacific and various local governments of Nepal.