Inclusive Network is a national alliance of 20 diverse organizations some disability-focused and others mainstream united by one purpose: to prevent child separation and ensure inclusive care for all children in Nepal. Network works collectively through one forum to promote equal rights, family reunification, and community-based care. Different members, several organizations collaborate with communities and […]

On 14 November 2025, the Inclusive Network, Nepal organized a One-Day National Seminar titled “No Child Should Lose Their Family to Access Education or Care” in Kathmandu. The seminar brought together government officials, civil society organisations, organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), researchers, child rights advocates, service providers, and parents to examine the growing institutionalization

When stories of persons with disabilities are told with dignity and authenticity, they challenge harmful stereotypes and open pathways toward inclusion and social change. Media plays a powerful role in shaping public narratives, influencing policy debates, and driving accountability. Recognizing this, disability rights organisations continue to emphasize the importance of ethical, rights-based storytelling. In this

On 15 August 2025, a consultation was held with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) through open discussion and collective reflection to strengthen Nepal’s disability rights movement, with a specific focus on deinstitutionalization of children with disabilities. The discussion explored how existing laws and policies can be implemented more effectively at the community level to

Nepal is home to more than 9.8 million children, yet over 355,000 children live apart from their biological parents, with a significant number placed in institutional care. According to the Status Report 2080, 398 registered children’s homes are operating across 45 districts, currently housing approximately 11,000 children, despite the fact that more than 80 percent