Transforming Lives
Bringing Hope and Sustainable Change to
Myagdi, Baglung, and Nawalpur
Transforming Lives
Bringing Hope and Sustainable Change to
Myagdi, Baglung, and Nawalpur
4,127
4,127
4,127
Mental health
service beneficiaries
1,862
1,862
1,862
Members in 98
self-help groups.
3
3
3
Carers’ Cooperatives
established.
Our 3 Core Principles
INCLUSIVITY
Actively assisting individuals with mental illnesses and supporting marginalized groups, including carers, Dalit families, single women, and those living in extreme poverty. We are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind.
EMPOWERMENT
Expanding opportunities through awareness, vocational training, capacity building, and sustainable financial growth, enabling individuals and communities to thrive.
SUSTAINABILITY
Promoting mutual aid networks, including cooperatives that are capable of self-management, and supporting income-generating activities to foster economic independence and long-term stability.
OUR PROGRAMS IN ACTION
OUR PROGRAMS IN ACTION
Meetings in Baudikali Rural Municipality to expand LEADS NEPAL'S operations
On April 1, 2024, LEADS Nepal held meetings with local representatives and community leaders in Nawalpur to plan new programs focused on mental health, caregiving support, and women’s reproductive health as part of its operational expansion.
MENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CAMPS IN BENI AND BAGLUNG
On June 23, 2024, LEADS Nepal organized free Mental and Reproductive Health Camps at Beni Hospital, providing health services to 50 individuals with mental health issues and 80 individuals seeking reproductive care. The camp offered check-ups, counseling, and free medication.
Distribution of goats to families caring for individuals with disabilities and mental illness.
On April 23, 2024, LEADS Nepal distributed Boer breed goats to 10 families in Sigana Lamichaur, Baglung Municipality, who are caring for individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The event also included training on ginger farming and the provision of plastic tunnels for vegetable farming.
Capacity Building Training on Gender and Social Inclusion in Galeshwor
From May 30th to June 3rd, 2024, LEADS Nepal conducted a five-day Gender and Social Inclusion Training in Galeshwor, Myagdi. The training aimed to build the capacity of carer leaders and staff in promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable community development
Ginger cultivation training for carers in training for carers in Baglung
Empowering Farmers with Modern Agricultural Practices From April 10 to 11, 2024, LEADS Nepal, in collaboration with Carers Agricultural Cooperative Ltd. Baglung, conducted a two-day ginger cultivation training program in Baglung to equip farmers with techniques to enhance productivity and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Launching of collective potato farming initiative to support carers income
On December 6,2024, LEADS launched a collective potato farming initiative, distributing 2,000 kilograms of potato seeds to support carers of individuals with mental illnesses and marginalized communities in Myagdi, Baglung and Nawalpur to promote sustainable agriculture and income generation.
583
583
583
People completed
vocational training
320
320
320
Participants in
capacity-building programs.
1,261
1,261
1,261
Beneficiaries of
income-generating
activities.
Our field workers
29
Volunteers
16
In-Country
Partners
3
Staff
Members
Bindu Devi Sharma
District Field Coordinator, Baglung
Bindu has been working with us for three years. She is responsible for providing overall leadership to the district programmes. The major duty includes facilitating and empowering Carers Cluster Committees, district carer association and district carers cooperative for effective leadership, management, and networking. Her role also includes monitoring and reporting, close coordination with local municipality bodies and government agencies.
Bindu Devi Sharma
District Field Coordinator, Baglung
Bindu has been working with us for three years. She is responsible for providing overall leadership to the district programmes. The major duty includes facilitating and empowering Carers Cluster Committees, district carer association and district carers cooperative for effective leadership, management, and networking. Her role also includes monitoring and reporting, close coordination with local municipality bodies and government agencies.
Sumitra Shrestha
District Coordinator, Nawalpur
Sumitra is a single mother with her 3 years old son. She has Intermediate level qualification in Management and She is from the local community. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Sumitra Shrestha
District Coordinator, Nawalpur
Sumitra is a single mother with her 3 years old son. She has Intermediate level qualification in Management and She is from the local community. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Hom Bahadur Thapa
Cooperative Systems Coordinator, Baglung
Hom is highly experienced and expert in cooperative management, cooperative training and perfect in accounting software. After several years work experience with cooperative in Baglung, he has recently joined our LEADS team. He is based in Baglung office, but responsible to train Myagdi and Nawalpur cooperative staff. He will assist Nawalpur team in the process of registration of new carers cooperative in Nawalpur and fully support for further development.
Hom Bahadur Thapa
Cooperative Systems Coordinator, Baglung
Hom is highly experienced and expert in cooperative management, cooperative training and perfect in accounting software. After several years work experience with cooperative in Baglung, he has recently joined our LEADS team. He is based in Baglung office, but responsible to train Myagdi and Nawalpur cooperative staff. He will assist Nawalpur team in the process of registration of new carers cooperative in Nawalpur and fully support for further development.
Sunita Pandey
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Sunita is newly trained social mobiliser. She has obtained Intermediate level qualification in education. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Sunita Pandey
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Sunita is newly trained social mobiliser. She has obtained Intermediate level qualification in education. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Esha Saru Magar
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Esha is local, comes from a local Magar ethic community, and speaks local language. She has Intermediate level of qualification in education, newly trained as social mobiliser. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Esha Saru Magar
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Esha is local, comes from a local Magar ethic community, and speaks local language. She has Intermediate level of qualification in education, newly trained as social mobiliser. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely with Female Community Health Volunteers and municipality ward level.
Dalimaya Ale
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Dalimaya is local resident in Baudikali Nawalpur she has two years experience as social mobiliser. She has obtained Intermediate level qualification in education. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely
Dalimaya Ale
Social Mobilizer, Nawalpur
Dalimaya is local resident in Baudikali Nawalpur she has two years experience as social mobiliser. She has obtained Intermediate level qualification in education. Her role involves orientation and raising awareness to local community in mental health and reproductive health issues, identifying local community groups, forming and facilitating Carers groups and work closely
Shiva Khatri
Cooperative Support Assistant, Myagdi
Shiva is a local resident of Myagdi, son of a Carer, and holds intermediate degree in management. He has one year experience with World Link in the costumer services department. He will be trained in cooperative systems and accounting software. Shiva will maintain cooperative accounting system, field visits for cluster meetings, collect daily deposites, communicate all carers share holders and liaise with district government cooperative office.
Shiva Khatri
Cooperative Support Assistant, Myagdi
Shiva is a local resident of Myagdi, son of a Carer, and holds intermediate degree in management. He has one year experience with World Link in the costumer services department. He will be trained in cooperative systems and accounting software. Shiva will maintain cooperative accounting system, field visits for cluster meetings, collect daily deposites, communicate all carers share holders and liaise with district government cooperative office.
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TESTIMONIES: HOW LEADS TRANSFORMED MY LIFE
Gopal Kisan
After years of poverty, loss, and overwhelming challenges, LEADS gave us the strength and hope to rebuild our lives, starting with my wife’s recovery and our newfound stability.
Juna Harijan
Every day is a battle, but my son’s dreams and the strength I’ve gained from LEADS fuel my determination to overcome the odds and create a better life for my family.
Sunita Nepali
After losing my husband to mental illness and being landless, I found the strength to keep going through the support of LEADS Nepal, who gave me a community and the means to care for my children.
Tulasi
At 69, with the support of LEADS Nepal, I’ve transformed from a man once isolated by stigma to an advocate for carers and mental health, determined to create lasting change for those who face similar challenges.
Sarita Pariyar
From the depths of despair, caring for my disabled husband and two children, LEADS gave me the tools to transform my life, helping me find purpose and strength in a community of support.
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