Why we do it.

Nepal is making good progress in combating poverty and improving education for all of its citizens. However, many millions of children in Nepal are undernourished and deprived of proper schooling. 

Children and young adults with disabilities in Nepal suffer the most. Households are poorer and families face significant barriers to protecting themselves because of disability discrimination. People with disabilities experience stigma, prejudice, and marginalisation which exclude them from daily life, especially in rural areas. This puts them at greater risk of violence and abuse. 

Intersectional discrimination is also an issue, in particular for women and girls with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities, autistic persons, and persons from ethnic, Dalit, Madhesi and Muslim communities. 

People with disabilities in Nepal struggle to find work or to be paid properly, and they are less likely to access formal education and achieve higher levels of education than those without disabilities. Schools are ill-equipped to accommodate children with disabilities and often they drop out of education at a very early age.

“Our projects are not merely statistics or initiatives; they are lifelines, pathways to a brighter future for countless individuals. Each project we undertake holds a unique dimension, a tailored response to the specific needs of the people we serve. These projects are not abstract concepts but tangible expressions of love, compassion, and empowerment.”

Andrew Small - Trustee

Improvements have recently been made by the government of Nepal to improve perceptions of disability and efforts are now being made to provide the means for these individuals to live fulfilling lives within their communities. Legislation in Nepal is also now changing to reflect this, and we are committed to standing with our Nepali friends as they navigate this new territory and work towards greater independance.

Together we are helping a new generation of individuals overcome adversity and thrive. These inspirational young people now carry a torch of hope and will be pivotal in changing perceptions in Nepal and improving the quality of life for all.

“We must look to the new generation, to the Nepalis themselves and to beyond ourselves, to find how we can change, whilst ensuring our supporters see and understand that our primary concern remains caring for those whose lives have been entrusted to us.”

Steven Davis - Trustee