Livelihoods Improvement for Persons with Disabilities, Marginalized and Poor in Palpa (LIPP) with Forward Looking – Project 024
Project 024 / 2024 – 2028
The project aims to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Palpa district, Nepal, as highlighted in the recent National Census 2021. With 3.2% of the total population in Palpa having disabilities, the project targets Rampur Municipality, Tansen Municipality, Rambha Rural Municipality, and Tinahu Rural Municipality. PWDs encounter difficulties in accessing public services, facing social stigma, and struggling with uncooperative family and community behaviors. The project builds on Forward Looking's expertise, focusing on advocacy, education, vocational training, and economic empowerment to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of PWDs.
- Key objectives: The primary objective is to contribute to poverty alleviation by enhancing the skills, economic empowerment, and youth employment of PWDs in Palpa. Through targeted interventions, the project seeks to improve the participation and inclusion of PWDs in community activities, empower them to advocate for their rights, and increase their income and employment opportunities. The envisioned outcomes include heightened awareness in Palpa district regarding PWDs' rights, strengthened advocacy groups, improved vocational skills, increased income from various livelihood activities, and enhanced youth employment through On-the-Job Training.
- The main activities involve raising awareness and advocating for the rights of disadvantaged individuals through local advocacy groups. Educational sessions highlight the fundamental rights of the underprivileged. Organizational capacity building is achieved through regular training sessions, promoting autonomy and effective resource management. Skills enhancement includes practical training in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, hairstyling, and sewing, fostering food security, income generation, employment, and entrepreneurship. Income generation encompasses grants, advice, and financial support to encourage environmentally friendly practices and assist in establishing businesses.
Project details
€ 150 051
The project aims to reach 240 direct beneficiaries, including 48 PWDs annually. Beneficiaries will receive training in livestock and agriculture, beauty parlor skills, tailoring, and On-the-Job Training. Additionally, the project plans to form an advocacy group and celebrate Disability Day annually, engaging around 100 participants each year.
Forward Looking is a Nepalese non-profit organisation founded in 2001, which works to promote the rights, inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities. Its work focuses on improving their access to education, vocational training, employment and income-generating activities.
The organisation supports children, young people and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds by awarding scholarships, distributing school supplies, providing tailored training and supporting the establishment of small-scale economic activities.
Forward Looking also places great emphasis on awareness-raising and advocacy. It works with families, community groups and local authorities to foster a more inclusive environment.
- The project is concentrated in the Palpa district, covering the municipalities of Rampur and Tansen, as well as the rural municipalities of Rambha and Tinahu.
- This concentration enables targeted intervention and minimises administrative costs for sustainable results.
Equal opportunities
Training
Disability
Awareness-raising
SGD 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SGD 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SGD 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries
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