More skill and mental health programmes sought for persons with disabilities

risingnepaldaily.com · 4 days ago

A five-day crystal bead ornament-making training concluded in Kathmandu, with participants and organizers emphasizing the need for more skill-based and mental wellness programs to support the economic empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The training, organized by the Culture Society of People with Disabilities in Nepal with support from Kathmandu Metropolitan City, included 21 participants from various disability communities. Organizers stated the program aimed to provide practical skills for self-reliance and income generation, with participants reporting increased confidence and new opportunities.