Our Partners
At the Institute for Rural Development (IRD), we believe that sustainable progress is only possible through meaningful collaboration. Our partners share our vision for equity, access, and opportunity—and together, we are building bridges between dreams and reality in rural Nepal.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is redefining accessibility with its state-of-the-art generative AI voice tools. Their technology enables more inclusive education and global storytelling by converting written content into natural-sounding speech in various languages.
As part of the ElevenLabs Impact Program, we are using AI tools to expand the reach and accessibility of our educational and community initiatives.
Areas of Collaboration
- Making our digital and literacy programs audio-accessible to non-readers
- Amplifying rural voices and enabling youth to tell their stories globally
- Bridging linguistic gaps within multilingual communities in Nepal
- Supporting language preservation through text-to-speech tools for Nepal's 120+ indigenous languages