Frozen Funds, Unfrozen Purpose with the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN) by Forus International published on 2025-05-05T08:17:47Z Welcome again to "Frozen Funds, Unfrozen Purpose”, a podcast series by Forus, part of the EU SEE consortium—where we amplify civil society voices facing today’s evolving challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we’re shifting gears slightly. Yes, the USAID funding freeze and broader aid contractions are deeply concerning—but today, we focus on solutions. On how civil society is adapting, organizing, and reimagining its future, even amid enabling environment restrictions and unpredictable donor landscapes. We welcome Arjun Battharai from the NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN)—a Forus member and leading voice in civil society coordination and advocacy in the region. This podcast series leads up to a global webinar taking place on May 7 bringing together our civil society, donors, governments, aid agencies and the broader community. This will be an opportunity to discuss our survey results, exchange insights, and explore alternative strategies to help CSOs navigate these challenging times. Discover EU SEE alerts here: https://eusee.hivos.org/alerts/ Register to the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mO6GcHSGT4iplJ-iWlVxdA#/registration This podcast episode was supported by the European Union.
