May 14, 2026

What We Do

Rainbow Disability Nepal works to uplift queer persons with disabilities as a priority group while extending support to other minorities and marginalized communities facing exclusion, poverty, stigma, and barriers to services.

Our integrated programs provide direct benefits to beneficiaries through:

Mental health & psychosocial support

Mental health and psychological support

We support emotional wellbeing through counseling referrals, peer support networks, crisis response, and structured wellbeing sessions for individuals in need.

Medical Support & Referrals

Medical support and referrals

We ensure people receive timely care through treatment referrals, access to medicines and assistive devices, and transport support so poverty never blocks healthca

Education Assistance & Learning Opportunities

Education Assistance & Learning Opportunities

Relief Package Distribution During Emergencies

Relief package distribution during emergencies

Vocational Skills & Economic Empowerment

Vocational Skills and Economic Empowerment

Rights Awareness, Advocacy & Leadership Development

Rights Awareness, Advocacy, and Leadership Development

Community Outreach & Inclusion Campaigns

Economic Inclusion

Our Core Program Areas

Resource Support

a) Education Support

Education is a powerful tool for independence and inclusion. Many queer persons with disabilities and marginalized youth face barriers in accessing quality education.

Support may include:

  • School and college scholarships
  • Tuition fee assistance
  • School uniforms, stationery, books, and bags
  • Digital learning tools (laptops, internet, assistive devices)
  • Inclusive education advocacy in schools
  • Mentorship and career guidance
  • Support for drop-out students to re-enter education
b) Relief Package Distribution

During emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics, displacement, or family crises, many vulnerable people struggle to meet basic needs.

Support may include:

  • Food packages
  • Hygiene kits
  • Sanitary products
  • Disability-friendly supplies
  • Blankets and clothing
  • Emergency medicines
  • Temporary financial assistance

Vocational Skill Training for Economic Empowerment

Many beneficiaries face unemployment due to stigma, discrimination, and lack of opportunity. This program builds skills for income generation and independence.

Training areas may include:

  • Tailoring and fashion design
  • Beauty and wellness training
  • Handicrafts and local products
  • Computer and digital literacy
  • Graphic design / social media skills
  • Entrepreneurship and small business training
  • Freelancing skills
  • Financial literacy and savings training

Additional Support:

  • Startup toolkits
  • Business mentoring
  • Job placement referrals
  • Internship opportunities

Mental Health Campaign & Psychosocial Support

Queer persons with disabilities often face bullying, rejection, violence, trauma, isolation, and stigma, which can deeply affect mental health.

Programming activities may include:

  • Mental health awareness campaigns
  • Community dialogues and workshops
  • Peer support groups
  • Counseling referrals
  • Stress management sessions
  • Suicide prevention awareness
  • Safe spaces for sharing experiences
  • Family sensitization programs

Medical Support Program

Many people in marginalized communities cannot afford healthcare or face discrimination in medical settings. This program helps connect people to dignified and inclusive healthcare.

Support may include:

  • Basic medical financial support
  • Hospital referrals
  • Medicine support
  • Disability assessments and referrals
  • Sexual and reproductive health services
  • HIV/STI awareness and testing referrals
  • Assistive devices support (wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.)
  • Health camps in underserved communities
 

Rainbow Disability Nepal empowers queer persons with disabilities through advocacy, inclusion, awareness, and human rights initiatives across Nepal.

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