Nepal Disabled Women Association successfully concluded a 10-day “Entrepreneurship Development Training for Women with Disabilities on Food Processing, Production, Business Plan Writing, and Marketing” with financial support from Ministry of Social Development, Bagmati Province. The training was conducted from April 4 to April 13, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of Nepal Disabled Women Association Rehabilitation Center in Bhangal, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.
The program aimed to promote self-employment and economic empowerment among women with disabilities by equipping them with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge. A total of 11 women with disabilities and caregivers participated in the training.
Women with disabilities in Nepal continue to face significant barriers to economic, social, and educational opportunities. Limited access to vocational skills, employment opportunities, and business knowledge often makes it difficult for them to become financially independent. In response to these challenges, the training was designed to provide participants with practical income-generating skills, business planning knowledge, and marketing techniques that could help them establish small-scale enterprises from home.
During the training, lead trainer Pramila Shrestha and assistant trainer Pushmaya Rai facilitated practical sessions on preparing a variety of food products, including mustard leaf gundruk, dried radish and cauliflower products, potato chips, masyaura, amla candy, amla titora, fermented fish and meat pickles, and radish and chili pickles. Participants also learned to prepare spices and condiments used in pickles and chips, such as timur, garlic, and chili paste.
In addition, Om Thapaliya from Homemate Nepal provided training on selecting quality and pesticide-free raw materials, food hygiene and storage techniques, labeling and packaging methods, pricing and cost calculation, business plan development, and marketing strategies. The sessions also focused on helping participants understand how to turn locally produced food items into marketable products and sustainable businesses.
According to the organizers, the training enhanced participants’ confidence and entrepreneurial capacity by providing practical skills that can be applied through low-cost, home-based production. Participants also gained knowledge on maintaining product quality, attractive packaging, pricing, and market management, enabling them to explore opportunities for self-employment and sustainable income generation.
The program is expected to contribute significantly to the economic empowerment and self-reliance of women with disabilities while encouraging inclusive entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities in the community.