Issue Identification – Prayatna Nepal Organization

Two women practice self-defense techniques with white canes.

calendar_today May 12, 2026 label Activities

Fight Back Training Program

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, […]

Person standing wearing glass holding diary and on the background there is Prayatna Nepal banner.

calendar_today April 10, 2026 label Activities

Professional Counselling on SRHR

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 […]

Sarita Lamichhane clad in blue kurta and sunglasses in her eyes facing the participants who are sitting down in U-style seating arrangement in chair and Prayatna Nepal Banner can be seen behind her.

calendar_today March 20, 2026 label Activities

Feminist Dialogue Series

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 […]

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. […]