Dominated by the Himalayas, Nepal has a population of around 30 million people. Its mountainous location leaves the country vulnerable to natural disasters. There are also high levels of visual impairment and blindness, especially in rural areas with limited access to health care.
Over 40 years of sight-saving work
We’ve been working as a Christian charity in Nepal to support access to inclusive eye health services for over 40 years. We’re still working with our first partner in the country, the National Society for Comprehensive Eye Care, today. Alongside our sight-saving work, we support people with disabilities to earn a living and provide inclusive humanitarian assistance after natural disasters.
21.9%
21.9% of population affected by vision loss (IAPB)
Christian charity Nepal
Building on our history to create lasting change, meaning with your support we can continue to change the lives of people with disabilities across Nepal.
“In the future, I want to make this shop bigger, and I want to teach others, as a trainer.”
Lalita, Nepal
Our work in this region
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Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar is the world’s largest refugee camp. Together with our partners in Bangladesh, we work with people with disabilities to access healthcare and community support in the camp.
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Indonesia
We have been creating access to vital health care, job opportunities and education for people with disabilities in Indonesia.
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Nepal
Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries and is regularly at risk of natural disasters. We’re working to help people access eye health, earn a living, and ensure people with disabilities are include in emergency response in a crisis.