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The election commission staff are posing with Anita Dhungana from NDWA Kailali who was appointed as GEDSI Observer during the HOR Elections in Krishnapur, Kailali.

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NDWA Observation of Polling Centers: Inclusive Participation Encouraging, Improvements Needed in Accessibility and Services

The Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) conducted an observation of several polling centers in Kathmandu, Gorkha, and Kanchanpur districts, finding…

The participants are sitting in different rows, posing for a group photo. The program banner is clearly visible and is held by the participants in the front row.

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Interactive discussion program on Reproductive health Rights and Access for Persons with Disability

FWLD Nepal in coordination with Ipas Nepal and NDWA conducted a two-days “Interactive Discussion Program on Reproductive Health Rights and…

The participants are sitting on the floor. They have documents in front of them and they are watching presentation in for of them.

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NDWA Conducts Post-Training Workshop to Strengthen Community Outreach under A4J Project

Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) organized a one-day Post-Training Community Outreach Preparatory Workshop at its office in Kalopul under the…

A woman is having her finger marked during mock elections in Gorkha.

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Nepal Disabled Women Association Conducts Voter Education and Mock Polls Across Four Districts

Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA), with the support of Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD), has…

One of the participants is speaking in a mic. There are 2-3 chart papers on the wall and she is speaking about the content in the chart paper. Other participants are standing in a circle around her, listening to the presentation.

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Nepal Disabled Women Association conducted training on Economic Justice, Feminist Values, Human Rights and Disability Rights

On January 18-21, 2025, Nepal Disabled Women Association conducted Training of Trainers (ToT) on Economic Justice, Feminist Values, Human Rights/Disability…

The participants in the picture are sitting in 3 rows posing for a photo. All the participants are looking at the camera. The deputy mayor Anita Lama is sitting in the center of the picture.

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Nepal Disability Women Association conducts Annual Learning Workshop in Kathmandu

Nepal Disabled Women Association conducted Annual Learning Workshop in January 9, 2026, under the CBM funded project Action for Justice,…

The picture is in a room-setting. There is a white screen at the back and there is presentation in the screen. Two sign language interpreters are facing the camera and the participants are discussing. The presenter is reading the slide.

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Nepal Disabled Women Association completes social audit for 2025

On Dec 26, 2025, Nepal Disabled Women Association organized a Social Audit Report Dissemination Event at Pension Vasana, Kathmandu. The…

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.

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Orientation Strengthens CSOs’ Understanding of Local Government Planning Process

The National Disabled Women Association (NDWA) organized orientation for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the local government planning process from…

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.

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

Kathmandu, September 5, 2025 — The Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) has successfully concluded the first phase of its school-level…

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.

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

Gorkha – A two-day program aimed at empowering women with disabilities was successfully conducted in Gorkha Municipality on July 27…

A group of people are sitting on a round table in a circle. They have spread chartpapers in front of them. The participants are discussing and writing on the chartpaper.

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

On 30th July 2025, the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) successfully conducted a Validation Workshop on the Mapping of Organizations…

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.

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

Kathmandu, Nepal — In a two-day training organized by the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA), 30 women with disabilities and…