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A large group of people, including men and women, are gathered for a group photo outdoors after the session is completed. Some are seated in the front row while others stand behind them, with rocky cliffs and hills of Kalikot visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Orientation Strengthens CSOs’ Understanding of Local Government Planning Process

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The National Disabled Women Association (NDWA) organized orientation for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the local government planning process from October 15–18, 2025, in Kalikot and Surkhet districts. The event aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of local-level planning and budget development while addressing existing knowledge and skill gaps among CSO representatives. During the orientation, participants… Read more Orientation Strengthens CSOs’ Understanding of Local Government Planning Process

The participants are in the school hall sitting on cushions on the floor. They are facing towards the screen with their back at the camers. The participants are filling the pre-test questionnaire. The screen reads GBV and disability.

NDWA Completes First Phase of School Awareness Program on Disability and Gender Based Violence in Kathmandu Valley.

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Kathmandu, September 5, 2025 — The Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) has successfully concluded the first phase of its school-level awareness sessions on disability and gender-based violence (GBV) in Budhanilkantha, Tarkeshwar, and Tokha municipalities. Awareness sessions were conducted in total of five schools in this phase: two each from Budhanilkantha and Tarkeshwar, and one from… Read more NDWA Completes First Phase of School Awareness Program on Disability and Gender Based Violence in Kathmandu Valley.

This image captures a session, involving women with disabilities seated around a U-shaped table arrangement. The participants are actively engaged in discussions and note-taking. Some participants are writing on large sheets of paper, indicating group activities or brainstorming tasks. The presence of notebooks, pens, and bottled water suggests that the session is designed to be interactive. A ceiling-mounted projector and visual displays on the walls hint at the use of multimedia or visual aids during the session. The overall atmosphere is one of active participation, learning, and empowerment within a supportive community setting.

Support Programs for Women with Disabilities: Sharing Challenges and Building Mutual Support

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Gorkha – A two-day program aimed at empowering women with disabilities was successfully conducted in Gorkha Municipality on July 27 and in Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality on July 31, bringing together 69 participants to share their experiences and challenges, and to connect with local government representatives. The program was facilitated by Ratna Kumari Gurung, district… Read more Support Programs for Women with Disabilities: Sharing Challenges and Building Mutual Support

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Validation Workshop on Mapping of OPDs, SHGs and Cooperatives in Chitwan

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On 30th July 2025, the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) successfully conducted a Validation Workshop on the Mapping of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Cooperatives in Chitwan. The event brought together 47 participants representing a diverse range of organizations actively engaged in community development and disability inclusion. During the workshop,… Read more Validation Workshop on Mapping of OPDs, SHGs and Cooperatives in Chitwan

The participants are standing in a circle inside a room. There are colorful clothes kept in a circular shape. A woman in black top is sharing her story with the group. The walls have different drawings and postcards made by the participants.

NDWA Hosts Two-Day Mental Health and Self-Care Workshop for Women with Disabilities

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Kathmandu, Nepal — In a two-day training organized by the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA), 30 women with disabilities and their caregivers came together to explore mental health, psychosocial well-being, and self-care through art therapy and shared experiences. The workshop focused on providing a safe and supportive space for women with disabilities, allowing them to… Read more NDWA Hosts Two-Day Mental Health and Self-Care Workshop for Women with Disabilities