Rightsholders and Target Groups

Prayatna Nepal is committed to serving and empowering specific groups, whom we identify as both our primary rightsholders and direct target beneficiaries. Our interventions are meticulously designed to address the unique challenges and amplify the voices of these communities.

Our primary rightsholders and direct target groups include:

• Visually Impaired Women and Girls: This is our core demographic. We focus on empowering women and girls across all age groups who live with visual impairment, including those who may also have additional or multiple disabilities. Our programs are tailored to their specific needs, aiming to enhance their autonomy, opportunities, and overall well-being.
• Parents of Visually Impaired Children (Especially Girls): Recognizing the critical role of family support, we also engage with and provide resources to parents, particularly mothers, of visually impaired children. Our aim is to equip them with the knowledge and tools to advocate for their children's rights, ensure their education, and support their development in an inclusive environment from an early age.
• Families of Visually Impaired Women: We understand that the family environment significantly impacts the lives of visually impaired women. Therefore, we extend our outreach to their broader families, promoting understanding, acceptance, and support to foster a more inclusive and enabling home environment.
• Women with Other Types of Disabilities: While our primary focus remains on visual impairment, we also recognize the intersectionality of experiences among women with various disabilities. We extend our support and advocacy to women living with other forms of disabilities, promoting solidarity and collective action for disability rights across the board.

Beyond these direct beneficiaries, our work also generates positive impact and seeks to influence a broader range of stakeholders, contributing to a more inclusive society at large:

• Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs): We collaborate with and strengthen the capacity of other OPDs, fostering a unified front for disability rights advocacy at national and local levels.
• National and Local Government Bodies: We engage with government entities to advocate for policy reforms, effective implementation of disability-inclusive laws, and allocation of resources for programs benefiting persons with disabilities.
• Development and Humanitarian Agencies: We partner with national and international development and humanitarian organizations to integrate disability inclusion into their programs and ensure that our target groups are not left behind in development and emergency responses.
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): We forge alliances with other CSOs to amplify our collective voice, share best practices, and collaborate on initiatives that promote human rights, social justice, and equality.
• The Media: We work with media outlets to raise awareness about the rights and issues of persons with disabilities, challenge stereotypes, and promote positive portrayals of visually impaired women and girls.
• The General Public: Ultimately, our advocacy and awareness campaigns aim to sensitize the broader public, fostering a more informed, accepting, and inclusive society where discrimination is eradicated and diversity is celebrated.