Our Vision
A society which respects the rights and dignity of people with disabilities and marginalized communities and provides equal opportunities for them to achieve their full potential.
About Us
Working With and For People with Disabilities
CBRS Nepal stands beside people with disabilities and marginalized communities, building inclusion, dignity and opportunity together.
Introduction
A community-based organization rooted in dignity
Community Based Rehabilitation Service (CBRS) Nepal is a non-government organization based in Pokhara that works with and for people with disabilities, their families and marginalized communities on the issues they face.
We use participatory methods, involving the people we serve in planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation. Registered with the District Administration Office, Kaski and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, we focus on Gandaki Province while supporting work across the country.
We serve people with disabilities of all types and ages, encouraging communities to contribute their time, resources and skills so that, together, we move towards enabling and empowerment.
Our Mission
To work with and for people with disabilities and marginalized communities through rehabilitation, empowerment, inclusive education, livelihood support, advocacy and community development.
- Participatory & community-based
- Rights-based & inclusive
- Skilled, compassionate care
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
The principles behind every visit, every classroom and every conversation.
Participation
We involve the people we serve in planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation of our work.
Inclusion
We work so people with disabilities and marginalized groups are included in schools, workplaces, services and community life.
Equality
We stand for equal rights and equal opportunities for people with disabilities, women and marginalized communities.
Dignity
We respect the rights, worth and choices of every person we work with.
Partnership
We work in partnership with communities, local governments and supporters towards shared goals.
How We Work
Our Themes of Work
Six interconnected themes, each with clear objectives and on-the-ground activities.
Theme 1
Rehabilitation and Health
To provide rehabilitation therapy, practical and social support with skilled and effective input to improve the day to day life skills of people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation therapy, assistive devices, medical support and health camps that improve the day-to-day life skills of people with disabilities.
Key Activities
- Home visits for rehabilitation therapy
- Providing assistive devices
- Referrals for specialized services
- Medical treatment support
- Health camps (eye, ear, dental and mental)
- Nutritious food support
- Outreach services
Theme 2
Livelihood
To increase the opportunities for people with disabilities and their families through income generating activities, vocational training, and the use of Self Help Group (SHG) funds and local resources.
Income generation, vocational training, self-help group funds and enterprise support that build sustainable livelihoods for people with disabilities and their families.
Key Activities
- Income generation activities (IGA)
- Self Help Group (SHG) fund mobilization
- Vocational training
- Job placement and entrepreneurship development
- Networking with vocational training providers
- IGA management training
Theme 3
Inclusive Education
To increase education opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities, as well as children who are marginalized and economically weak, and to promote education as a basic human right.
Enrollment campaigns, accessible classrooms, teacher orientation and educational support that open the school gate to every child.
Key Activities
- School campaigning for enrollment
- School awareness
- Educational material support
- Inclusive education training
- Advocacy and lobbying for free education
- Promotion of extra-curricular activities
- Orientation for SMC members and teachers
- Education day celebration
- Disability-friendly infrastructure in schools
Theme 4
Rights, Empowerment and Social Inclusion
To work with and support marginalized, economically weak people, women, people with disabilities and their families, to advocate and lobby for people with disabilities, and to empower them to enjoy their rights and dignity in inclusive ways.
Self-help group formation, rights advocacy and social inclusion that help people with disabilities, women and marginalized groups claim their rights and dignity.
Key Activities
- Self-help group formation, meetings and promotion
- Capacity building and empowerment of SHGs
- Networking and coordination
- IDPD day celebration
- IEC material development for community awareness
- Advocacy for rights and documents (disability ID, birth certificate, citizenship)
- Special recreation and social gatherings
Theme 5
Human Resource Development and Research
To continue staff and organizational development so that skills and knowledge are available to meet the needs of people with disabilities and service-holder organizations, and to conduct research work.
Staff and board development, disability orientation, exposure visits and research guidance that keep skills and knowledge available to meet community needs.
Key Activities
- Staff and board member capacity building
- Training and exposure visits
- Disability orientation for students and outsiders
- Overseas student study and exposure visits
- Thesis, report writing and research guidance
- Specialised training courses
Theme 6
Community Development
To work with and support economically weak, marginalized, Dalit and Janajati communities who have scattered settlements and no access to resource mobilization.
Drinking water, sanitation, accessible infrastructure and local resource mobilization with economically weak and marginalized communities.
Key Activities
- Drinking water and sanitation
- Disability-friendly physical infrastructure
- Local resource mobilization
- Community participation and empowerment
- Capacity building
Capacity Building
Training Courses We Deliver
Under our Human Resource Development and Research theme, CBRS Nepal delivers a wide range of specialised training courses.
Child rights training
Disability human rights training
Inclusive education training
Mental health and development training
Primary rehabilitation therapy (PRT) training
Social inclusion training
Basic CBR training
Disability orientation training
NGO management training
Basic psycho-social counseling training
Meeting management training
Proposal writing training
Social communication training
Disability training for teachers
Appreciative inquiry training
Assistive devices measurement and production training
Our Supporters
Working Together in Partnership
CBRS Nepal works with the support of local governments, partner organisations and individuals, and encourages communities to contribute their time, skills and resources.
- Rural Municipalities
- Municipalities
- WMT, UK
- KCF, Hong Kong
- South Korea
- Individual supporters
Together, We Can Create Opportunities for Everyone
Your support helps us empower more lives and build an inclusive society where every person can live with dignity.
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