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Wheelchair Distribution Program
Growing local economiesLocation
Spinal Injury Sangh Nepal (SISN), Bhaisepati, Kavre
Date
July, 2025-26
Beneficiaries
7
Rotarian Involvement
13
Non-Rotarian
15
Project Details
Club
Bhaktapur
Month
July
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Category
Growing local economies
Project Description
Rotary Club of Bhaktapur, in collaboration with Rotary Club of Kathmandu Metro and Latter-day Saints Charities, successfully organized a Wheelchair Distribution Program at VOICE Center run by- Spinal Injury Sangh Nepal (SISN), Bhaisepati, Kavre on 3rd July 2025. This service initiative marks the first community service project of the Rotary Year 2025–26.
This program aimed to promote mobility and independence among persons with disabilities—specifically, individuals with spinal cord injuries and polio-related physical impairments—who are currently receiving 4.5 months of Basic and Advanced Tailoring Training at the VOICE Center run by SISN. The event was honored by the special presence of Lori Nuffer and Richard Nuffer from Latter-day Saints Charities. The Collaboration with international partners for inclusive empowerment of persons with disabilities through mobility support and skill-building training was one of the specialty of this program .
Seven selected trainees received wheelchairs to support their reintegration journey as they return to their communities and begin their entrepreneurial ventures. The event also included a center visit, interaction, and formal remarks from key stakeholders.
Impact/Outcome:
• Enhanced mobility and independence
• Boost in confidence and social participation of Person with disabilities in society.
• Support for economic reintegration through tailoring entrepreneurship for person with disabilities
This program aimed to promote mobility and independence among persons with disabilities—specifically, individuals with spinal cord injuries and polio-related physical impairments—who are currently receiving 4.5 months of Basic and Advanced Tailoring Training at the VOICE Center run by SISN. The event was honored by the special presence of Lori Nuffer and Richard Nuffer from Latter-day Saints Charities. The Collaboration with international partners for inclusive empowerment of persons with disabilities through mobility support and skill-building training was one of the specialty of this program .
Seven selected trainees received wheelchairs to support their reintegration journey as they return to their communities and begin their entrepreneurial ventures. The event also included a center visit, interaction, and formal remarks from key stakeholders.
Impact/Outcome:
• Enhanced mobility and independence
• Boost in confidence and social participation of Person with disabilities in society.
• Support for economic reintegration through tailoring entrepreneurship for person with disabilities
Project Costs
| Description | Amount (NPR) | '\\wheelchair ; transportation and logistic management | Rs. 55,000.00 | 'Total | Rs. 55,000.00 |
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