Prayatna Nepal supports visually impaired women
Providing daily living, employable, and self-defense skills with a focus on Self-sufficiency, Sustainability, and Strength.
Our Core Values
These values guide every activity and progress of Prayatna Nepal, shaping our approach to empowering visually impaired women.
Empathy and Nondiscrimination
We treat everyone with the utmost respect and joy, recognizing each person as an equal contributing member of society.
Accessibility and Participation
We believe accessibility is a prerequisite for the empowerment and inclusion of women with visual impairment.
Creativity and Innovation
We strive to differentiate ourselves by promoting creative solutions and innovative approaches to challenges.
Respect for Human Diversity
We believe disability is simply human diversity that should be accepted and respected by everyone.
Transparency and Accountability
We maintain legal and ethical obligations to our constituents and the public in all our activities.
Collaboration and Community
We believe in the power of partnerships and community engagement to create lasting change.
Our Intervention Areas
Prayatna Nepal works across these five key intervention areas to empower women and girls with disabilities and create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Prevention of Abuse and Violence
Equipping women and girls with disabilities to recognize and confronting abuse, while advocating for their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
Promoting the full participation of women and girls with disabilities in the digital age by improving their access to and skills in using digital technologies.
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Improved Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion
Fostering economic autonomy for women and girls with disabilities through developing skills, creating employment opportunities, and improving access to resources.
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Disability Justice and Social Inclusion
Championing the rights and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities, ensuring their voices are being heard and valued in society and governance.
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Organizational Capacity Building
Strengthening Prayatna Nepal's ability to operate effectively, advocating for its mission, and creating lasting change for women and girls with disabilities.
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Our Founder Sarita Lamichhane Recognized as a "40 Under 40" Leader by Online Khabar
Prayatna is proud to announce that our founder, Sarita Lamichhane, has been featured by Online Khabar, Nepal's leading online media, as one of the country's...
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The first day of fight back training was started by Ms. Sarita Lamichhane, Chairperson of Prayatna Nepal. She welcomed all the participants, trainers from the...
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Sexuality Training
From March 16–20, 2025, Prayatna Nepal hosted a five-day Sexuality Training at Hotel Pension Vasana, Kathmandu, with the goal of enhancing knowledge and building advocacy...
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