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		<title>Signature Technique Training</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/signature-technique-training-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal organized a three-day Signature Technique Training from August 4–6, 2026, at Hotel Utsab Himalaya, Lakeside, Pokhara, with the objective of enabling visually impaired women to write their signatures independently and participate more confidently in activities requiring signatures. A total of 13 visually impaired women participated in the training, which was facilitated by Ms. [&#8230;]
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		<title>Disability Inclusive Development (DID) Workshops</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal organized two Disability Inclusive Development (DID) workshops on August 7, 2026, in Pokhara and August 19, 2026, in Kathmandu, under the project “Ensure Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities,” supported by Mama Cash. The workshops aimed to sensitize stakeholders and staff from international and national non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs) [&#8230;]
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		<title>Couple Peer Counseling on Gender-Based Violence</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/couple-peer-counseling-on-gender-based-violence/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Action against sexual harassments]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal organized a Couple Peer Counseling session on August 9, 2026, at Hotel Utsab Himalaya, Lakeside, Pokhara, under the project “Ensure Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities,” supported by Mama Cash. The session aimed to raise awareness among women and girls with visual impairments, couples with visual impairments, and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/couple-peer-counseling-on-gender-based-violence/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Accessible Digital Content Development Workshop</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/accessible-digital-content-development-workshop-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully conducted an “Accessible Digital Content Development Workshop” aimed at promoting inclusive digital communication and strengthening accessibility practices for persons with disabilities. The workshop focused on enhancing participants’ understanding and practical skills in creating accessible digital content, including documents, presentations, and online materials that can be easily accessed by persons with visual impairments [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/accessible-digital-content-development-workshop-2/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Professional Counselling on SRHR</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/professional-counselling-on-srhr/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully organized a “Professional Counselling on SRHR Awareness” session on April 3, 2026 at Universal Cafe, Sukedhara, Kathmandu, under the project “Ensure the Access on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities.” The event brought together 27 women and girls with visual impairments, visually impaired couples, and representatives from Organizations of [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/professional-counselling-on-srhr/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Capacity development training for Sisters of Prayatna Nepal from Lumbini and Gandaki Provinces</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/capacity-development-training-for-sisters-of-prayatna-nepal-from-lumbini-and-gandaki-provinces/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully organized a two-day Capacity Development Training on March 25–26, 2026 at Hotel Pension Vasana, Dillibazar, Kathmandu, under the Accompaniment Grant project. The training brought together 17 members of Sisters of Prayatna Nepal from Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces with the aim of strengthening leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. The training focused on leadership [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/capacity-development-training-for-sisters-of-prayatna-nepal-from-lumbini-and-gandaki-provinces/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Feminist Dialogue Series</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/feminist-dialogue-series-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully conducted a “Feminist Dialogue Series” on March 19, 2026 at Universal Cafe, Sukedhara, Kathmandu, under the project “Ensure the Access on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities.” The program brought together 21 women with visual impairments and one woman with physical disability to create a safe and inclusive space [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/feminist-dialogue-series-4/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Validation Consultation of Policy Brief on Improving Insurance Access for Persons with Disabilities in Nepal</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/validation-consultation-of-policy-brief-on-improving-insurance-access-for-persons-with-disabilities-in-nepal/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/validation-consultation-of-policy-brief-on-improving-insurance-access-for-persons-with-disabilities-in-nepal/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Disability Inclusive Development (DID) Workshops.</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/disability-inclusive-development-did-workshops/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 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. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/disability-inclusive-development-did-workshops/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fight Back Training</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/fight-back-training-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 training institute "Fight Back".
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/fight-back-training-4/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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