CFLI Project Report: Promoting SRHR for Women and Girls with Visual Impairments
We are pleased to share the results of our recent project, “Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights of women/girls with blindness at school and Self-Help Groups Through Orientation, Training, and Advocacy in Sudar Paschim Province Nepal,” supported by CFLI-Canada.
Project Highlights:
- Location: Janaki rural municipality and Tikapur municipality, Kailali District, Sudur Pashim Province, Nepal
- Duration: 2023-2024
- Beneficiaries: 1,204 persons with disabilities directly benefited
Key Activities:
- Orientation programs on SRHR at three secondary schools
- Formation and support of six self-help groups for persons with disabilities
- Sensitization workshops for visually impaired girls and child club members
- Fightback/self-defence training for women with disabilities
- Legal literacy programs for self-help group members
- Street dramas to create awareness on sexual and gender-based violence
- Production and distribution of Braille materials on SRHR
Project Outcomes:
- Increased awareness of SRHR issues among visually impaired students and community members
- Enhanced legal literacy and capacity to address sexual and domestic violence
- Improved self-defence skills for women with disabilities
- Greater community engagement in SRHR issues for persons with disabilities
Impact Story:
The report includes a powerful story of Pavitra Chaudhary, a woman with a physical disability who used the knowledge gained from our legal literacy program to improve her life situation significantly.
We invite you to read the full report to learn more about the project’s activities, outcomes, and impact on the lives of visually impaired women and girls in Nepal.