Every pathstarts athome
आफ्नै देशबाट सुरु
We help you learn a skill, find work, start something of your own, or come home with a plan.
Beyond thecrossroads
Many young Nepalis are told the only way forward is to leave. Some will, and that is a fair choice. Compass is for anyone who wants to see what a life here could look like first: what to learn, where the work is, and who can help.
Four pathways
Learn a skill
Find training that leads to work you can do here.
Open this pathwayFind work
Look for jobs and income close to home, with your eyes open.
Open this pathwayStart something
Test a small business idea before you put your savings in.
Open this pathwayCome home
Plan your return from abroad so your skills and savings count.
Open this pathwayKnow the ground
Market research, step-by-step processes, the offices to visit, permits, support and the courses that lead there, sector by sector. Every figure links to its source, and anything marked "check" still needs confirming with the office.
All sectors- Starting a business in Nepal
- Untapped sectors and low-cost ideas with steady income
- What grows best where in Nepal
- Agriculture and agribusiness
- Tourism, hospitality and food service
- IT, digital work and creative services
- Making things: cottage industry, manufacturing, construction and skilled trades
- Health, care and teaching
- Shops, trade, transport and energy
- Education, jobs and coming home
