APS is a social enterprise initiative conceived by a group of experienced female health professionals with a passion to improve the health of women and child in the society, empowering professional women. Aadharbhut Prasuti Tatha Prajanan Swasthya Kendra means Basic Maternity and Reproductive Health Centre in English. It was established in July 2007 and works very closely with the District Public Health Office, the local community and women groups, and encourages them to take ownership to assist in improving health in their society. All profit is reinvested in the local community via awareness raising activities and health camps or used to strengthen and expand services to reach poor and underserved groups and areas.

APS founding members want to serve as ambassadors of social enterprise to demonstrate professional women’s entrepreneurial skills. Their success is a viable and sustainable alternative to a purely profit making business and non-government organisations struggling for financial sustainability, solely depending upon donor funding.

Vision:

The vision is to be a model institution in promoting independent free-standing natural birthing centres in Nepal, offering a site to train and support skilled, compassionate skilled birth attendants including nursing students.

Mission:

The mission is to provide quality, cost-effective, round the clock, “women-couple-child-adolescent friendly”, basic maternal and child health including reproductive health services.