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		<title>Digital security training to blind and deaf women in Tulsipur Dang district.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully conducted a five-day Digital Security Training from 1–5 July 2026 at Hotel Ekanta, Tulsipur, Dang, under the &#8220;Digital Desires, Digital Dangers: Intersecting Pleasure, Power, and Protection in Online Spaces&#8221; project supported by Amplify Change. The training brought together 22 women and girls with disabilities (12 visually impaired and 10 hearing impaired), aged [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/digital-security-training-to-blind-and-deaf-women-in-tulsipur-dang-district/">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>Fight Back Training Program</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/fight-back-training-program/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully conducted a five-day “Fightback Training” from May 13–17, 2026 at DAV College, Bhanimandal, Lalitpur, in collaboration with Fightback Institute. The training was organized under the project “Ensure the Access on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities” and engaged 13 visually impaired girls. The training aimed to strengthen participants’ self-confidence, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/fight-back-training-program/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Training on sexuality</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/training-on-sexuality/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prayatna Nepal successfully organized a five-day Sexuality Training from April 26–30, 2026 at Hotel Pension Vasana, Dillibazar, Kathmandu, under the project “Ensure the Access on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Women with Disabilities.” The training engaged 20 visually impaired women and girls with the objective of enhancing knowledge and practical skills related to Sexual [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/training-on-sexuality/">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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					<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>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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		<title>Sexuality Training</title>
		<link>https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/sexuality-training-3/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarita Lamichhan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.prayatnanepal.org/activities/sexuality-training-3/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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