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Club of Bhaktapur
Wheelchair Distribution Program

Wheelchair Distribution Program

Growing local economies

Location: Spinal Injury Sangh Nepal (SISN), Bhaisepati, Kavre

Date: July, 2025-26

Beneficiaries: 7

Rotarian Involvement: 13

Non-Rotarian Involvement: 15

Project Details
Month: July
Fiscal Year: 2025-26
Category: Growing local economies
Added: May 24, 2026

Project Description

Rotary Club of Bhaktapur, in collaboration with Rotary Club of Kathmandu Metro and Latter-day Saints Charities, successfully organized a Wheelchair Distribution Program at VOICE Center run by- Spinal Injury Sangh Nepal (SISN), Bhaisepati, Kavre on 3rd July 2025. This service initiative marks the first community service project of the Rotary Year 2025–26.
This program aimed to promote mobility and independence among persons with disabilities—specifically, individuals with spinal cord injuries and polio-related physical impairments—who are currently receiving 4.5 months of Basic and Advanced Tailoring Training at the VOICE Center run by SISN. The event was honored by the special presence of Lori Nuffer and Richard Nuffer from Latter-day Saints Charities. The Collaboration with international partners for inclusive empowerment of persons with disabilities through mobility support and skill-building training was one of the specialty of this program .

Seven selected trainees received wheelchairs to support their reintegration journey as they return to their communities and begin their entrepreneurial ventures. The event also included a center visit, interaction, and formal remarks from key stakeholders.
Impact/Outcome:
• Enhanced mobility and independence
• Boost in confidence and social participation of Person with disabilities in society.
• Support for economic reintegration through tailoring entrepreneurship for person with disabilities

Project Costs

Description Amount (NPR)
wheelchair ; transportation and logistic management Rs. 55,000.00
Total Rs. 55,000.00