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 bring about a sustainable improvement in the living conditions of people with disabilities, marginalised individuals and those from disadvantaged backgrounds in the Palpa district, located in south-central Nepal. By combining vocational training, the development of income-generating activities and the promotion of rights.
- Key objectives :
• To strengthen the economic independence of people with disabilities and their access to decent work through the development of vocational skills and the creation of income-generating activities
• To promote and defend their rights by developing their advocacy skills and raising awareness amongst the authorities of disability-related rights
• To promote the equal participation of women and people with disabilities in development activities
- The main initiatives :
• To provide tailored vocational training in agriculture, dressmaking, beauty therapy and the management of small businesses
• To support the creation of income-generating activities by providing professional equipment and guidance on setting up a self-employed business
• To set up mutual support and advocacy groups to strengthen the collective organisation of beneficiaries
- Sustainability of the project :
• Ensuring the long-term sustainability of self-help groups by registering them with the local authorities and organising regular meetings
• Setting up a collective savings and credit scheme, funded by a revolving fund to provide long-term financing for members’ economic initiatives
• Strengthening beneficiaries’ self-reliance through skills development and economic activities capable of generating income
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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