Blind Youth Association Nepal

Blind Youth Association Nepal is a non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu, Nepal working on disability, children & youth, education +4 more.

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a non-political, non-religious, not-for-profit non-governmental organisation established and run by blind and partially sighted youth in Nepal. Its mission is to build the capacity of blind and partially sighted youth so they can claim and use their rights. BYAN works for children and young people with disabilities across the country, with district chapters in several provinces. Its work covers policy advocacy, inclusive education, employment and self-employment, health rights including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and mental health, disaster risk reduction, digital accessibility and political participation. It delivers capacity building, leadership development, skills training and awareness raising, and coordinates with government, non-government and civil society stakeholders. Its members are totally blind and partially sighted youth, and it is based in Kathmandu.