Pahichan Nepal

About Pahichan

Pahichan Nepal is a self-help, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting single and marginalized women with disabilities in Nepal. In a deeply patriarchal society, women, especially those with disabilities, are often seen as a burden rather than individuals with rights and potential. The cultural and social norms surrounding gender roles place women in subordinate positions, and for those with disabilities, these roles are further diminished. Single women with disabilities are particularly vulnerable, as societal expectations strongly favor marriage as a status of worth and security for women. This dual marginalization results in significant barriers, from access to healthcare and education to legal rights and social participation. Single and marginalized women with disabilities in Nepal continue to face a harsh reality of exclusion, discrimination, and limited opportunities, underscoring the need for targeted efforts to address both the societal stigma and the structural inequalities that perpetuate their marginalization.
Our Intervention Themes
1. Empowerment and Economic Inclusion:
Pahichan Nepal empowers marginalized women with disabilities by providing vocational training, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. This promotes self-reliance, economic stability, and access to education and employment.
2. Breaking Social Barriers and Promoting Inclusion:
Through advocacy and awareness, Pahichan works to dismantle stigma and discrimination,ensuring women with disabilities are included and supported in their families and communities,fostering a sense of belonging.
3. Health, Well-being, and SRHR:
Pahichan prioritizes access to healthcare for women with disabilities, focusing on both general and disability-specific care. They champion Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), providing education and services to ensure informed decision-making around sexual and reproductive health.
4. Advocacy and Legal Rights:
Pahichan advocates for the legal rights of women with disabilities, pushing for disability- inclusive policies, improved accessibility, and equal legal protections, ensuring they can fully exercise their rights and seek justice when needed.
5. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR):

Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change, Pahichan promotes disaster resilience for women with disabilities, advocating for inclusive disaster response systems and climate-smart livelihoods to ensure they aren’t left behind in times of crisis. These five themes capture Pahichan Nepal’s comprehensive approach to creating a more-inclusive, empowered, and resilient society for women with disabilities.

Our Vision Mission Goal and Objectives

Vision

Every single and marginalized woman with disabilities get equal and dignified recognition in the society.

Goal

To empower single and marginalized women with disabilities economically, socially, politically and culturally.

Mission

Every single and marginalized woman with disabilities rediscover their own identity, live dignified lives and build an equitable community for themselves.

Objectives

1. To rehabilitate single and marginalized women with disabilities

2.To provide every opportunity to strengthen the capacity of single women and marginalized with disabilities.