The unrest in Nepal has already cost many lives. For people with disabilities, the situation is particularly dangerous - when the streets become unsafe and community support stops, it is the most marginalised who suffer the most.
”If we don't organise, we will not be heard.” So says Sitaram Ojha, Secretary General of NDFN, when MyRight meets him in Kathmandu.
Döve Ranjan didn't learn sign language until he was nine years old. But with hard work and support, he has come a long way.
Mohan, who is deaf, overcame unemployment through motorbike repair training, which led to employment and improved family finances.
Rubi Magar is passionate about teaching, she has spent the last year working in a resource class for children with intellectual disabilities in Belaka, Nepal. IN
Indira Koirala's 16-year-old daughter has an intellectual disability and previously had major problems with schooling and was very dependent on her parents. But
In Nepal, knowledge about autism is very low. The diagnosis is relatively new in the country and there is a major lack of competence in, among other things
- The support we have received from DAOK has improved my family's life. Now we are only thinking about expanding the business, says Deepa Saud. Jhapat
Ayushma Manadhar was 13 years old when public school became too difficult and she was forced to discontinue her studies. Now she wants to raise awareness and
MyRight accompanied the Autism and Asperger's Association during their visit to Nepal, where they work with their partner organization to strengthen human rights for people with autism.
