Our Mission
To empower marginalized communities in Nepal through education, healthcare, and sustainable development, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to live with dignity and purpose.
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Inclusion Begins at Home: real voices, real stories
A society where everyone is understood, celebrated, and empowered
Every child deserves space to thriveEvery child deserves space to thrive
Through creativity, learning, and everyday moments of connection, deessa helps build a world where every child feels understood, included, and free to explore their potential.
Real Voices
Stronger Communities
Greater Empathy
Brighter Futures
More Inclusion
A Kinder Tomorrow
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Our Story
How deessa Started
2022
Founded
deessa began with two little girls, our twin daughters, Deetya and Marissa. Deetya was born with bilateral clubfoot and has gone through years of treatment and physiotherapy. Marissa was later diagnosed with autism. Their journeys, so different yet intertwined, showed us the invisible walls that children with disabilities and their families face every day.
From that personal experience came a mission: to ensure every child in Nepal has access to the support, resources, and opportunity they deserve. The name deessa carries their story: "Dee" from Deetya, "essa" from Marissa.
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Mission & Vision
Guided by clear values and a bold vision for Nepal's future.
Our Vision
A Nepal where every community thrives. Children dream freely, families are healthy, and opportunities are within everyone's reach.
What We Do
We turn understanding into action for children, families, and communities.
Our work supports children with disabilities, their families, educators, and communities through four areas.
Art & Expression
Every child has a story. Art gives it a voice.
Art can be a way for children to communicate, explore emotions, build confidence, and express ideas when words may not always come easily. Let’s create spaces where all children, including children with autism and other disabilities can explore their creativity freely, without judgment or pressure.
A space for every artist and every expression
Made with imagination and heart
THE deessa PODCAST
Living With Autism
Real voices. Real stories.
Honest conversations about autism, inclusion, and the experiences that shape our communities.
Hosted by
Merina Panthii
President & Host
Sarita Sapkota
Parent & Host
Global Voices
Inclusion Begins with Acceptance
Autism Awareness
Soyun Kim
Seoul National University, South Korea
Understanding autism begins with listening, learning, and accepting every child as they are.
The deessa community
Little moments. Big impact.
Stories, celebrations, and everyday moments from our community.
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Strengthening Partnerships for an Accessible Nepal! (opens in a new tab)
We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INF to strengthen collaboration and advance our shared commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equal participation for all. We warmly welcome INF, a reputed organization with a long-standing history of work in disability prevention, rehabilitation, and inclusive development, as our valued partner. This collaboration will contribute to strengthening the quality, impact, and outcomes of the Nepal Accessibility S
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Strengthening Partnerships for an Accessible Nepal (opens in a new tab)
We had a meaningful meeting with Global Compact Nepal, hosted at Hoste Hainse, to explore opportunities for collaboration and shared efforts toward accessibility, inclusion, and equal participation. The discussion highlighted the importance of engaging diverse stakeholders and promoting inclusive practices to build a more accessible and equitable Nepal.
Find Us
Visit Our Office
Address
Dhobighat Nayabato, Sanepa, Lalitpur 44600
Nepal
Phone
+977-1-XXXXXXX
deessa.social@gmail.com
Office Hours
Sun - Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Lalitpur, Nepal
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Dhobighat Nayabato, Sanepa, Lalitpur 44600