NNSWA is committed to empower and ensure the social rights of 3D people (Deprived, Dalit, and Disable).
Nepal National Social Welfare Association (NNSWA) established itself in 1990. In 1994, NNSWA registered with the District Administration Office Kanchanpur and affiliated to Social Welfare Council Kathmandu. NNSWA has grown over the years, implementing various integrated community based development programs in Sudhurpaschim province being one of the leading development organizations in Nepal.
Project Description:
It was first piloting project implemented in the Kanchanpur district regarding care and support program to the PLHIVs. Initially there were very hard to expose the PLHIVs openly with society. But this project helped to the PLHIVs for opening themselves as they are HIV positive. During the project, a total of 23 PLHIVs were supported during piloting project of care and support.
Duration: 1998 to 2002
Location: Kanchanpur
Funding Partner: SC/US-USAID