Issue Identification – Prayatna Nepal Organization

A man in a wheelchair holds a microphone and speaks to a seated woman in a conference room with a blank projection screen in the background.

calendar_today February 24, 2026 label Activities

Validation Consultation of Policy Brief on Improving Insurance Access for Persons with Disabilities in Nepal

Prayatna Nepal organized a consultation to validate a policy brief focused on improving insurance accessibility for women and girls with visual impairments and persons with disabilities in Nepal. The session was chaired by Ms. Sarita Lamichhane and facilitated by Mr. Sagar Prasai, with Mr. Sandip Thapa presenting key research findings. The consultation highlighted significant barriers […]

Ms. Sarita Lamichhane is facilitating session on the concept, type, and model of disability. all participants are listening carefully.

calendar_today June 18, 2025 label Activities

Disability Inclusive Development (DID) Workshops.

Prayatna Nepal, a self-help organization led by and for visually impaired women and girls, conducted five one-day workshops in Kathmandu on July 23, August 9 & 23 (2024), April 24, and June 16 (2025). These sessions aimed to promote disability inclusion among stakeholders from national and international organizations. The workshops were inaugurated by Chairperson Ms. […]

A person demonstrates a detailed model of the reproductive system, highlighting anatomical features with educational materials in the background.

calendar_today March 23, 2025 label Activities

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 skills on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women with visual impairments. A total of 23 visually impaired women and girls participated in interactive sessions covering sex, gender, […]

A woman in an orange and pink outfit stands indoors with hands pressed together, smiling. Two people sit in the background near an orange wall and a "Prayatna" banner.

calendar_today February 7, 2025 label Activities

Couple Peer Counselling on Gender-Based Violence

On February 3, 2025, Prayatna Nepal hosted a Peer Counselling Workshop on Gender-Based Violence in Pokhara, led by senior clinical psychologist Dr. Bijay Gyawali. The program welcomed 13 visually impaired married couples for a day of honest conversations, practical advice, and mutual support. The session focused on understanding how personal experiences influence relationships and provided […]

A person stands at a podium in a conference room with ornate ceilings, speaking to an audience. A large screen displays a website, and posters are visible in the background.

calendar_today January 18, 2025 label Activities

Stakeholder Consultation on Digital Rights & Accessibility

Prayatna Nepal, a self-help organization dedicated to empowering visually impaired women and girls, conducted four rounds of consultations on digital accessibility on national and international laws, policy, frameworks, universal design and accessibility standards to content developers, IT professionals, government representatives, private sector stakeholders, and representatives from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The organization, established […]