2022
deessa Foundation begins
deessa began with a commitment to help every child be understood, accepted, and valued.
✦ OUR TEAM & MISSION
The People Behind Nepal's Change.
We are parents, educators, professionals, and advocates working for and with children with disabilities. With a special focus on autism, we are building a society where every child belongs.
Govt Registered
SWC Affiliated
Who We Are
Every child deserves to be understood, accepted, and valued just as they are.
At deessa Foundation, we celebrate neurodiversity and work alongside children with disabilities, their families, educators, and communities. We see each child for their strengths, abilities, and unique potential.
Inclusion begins when children are seen, heard, and supported. Through awareness, family support, training, and advocacy, we help create spaces where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Our vision is a Nepal where being different is valued and every child has the opportunity to participate fully in family life, school, and community.
When we embrace neurodiversity, we unlock potential in every child.
- Seen
- Heard
- Supported
- Thrive
How We Do It
Change doesn't start with programmes. It starts with people.
Every child, every family, and every community has a different journey. Our role is to walk alongside them, with understanding and hope.
01
We Listen First
Every family's journey is different. We listen to their needs, their challenges, and their hopes before we design any solution.
02
We Train the People Who Show Up
Children thrive when the people around them know how to help. We train parents, teachers, health workers, and local leaders to build places where every child can succeed.
03
We Work Through Partnership
Inclusion takes a village. We bring together families, schools, health workers, and government to build one network of support for every child.
04
We Build Change That Lasts
We focus on what outlasts us. By growing local leaders and shaping better policy, we help create change that improves children's lives across Nepal.
Because lasting inclusion isn't built by one organization. It's built by people, together, one step at a time.
Our Journey
Milestones that define our path.
A growing movement for a Nepal where neurodiversity is understood, celebrated, and supported.
2024
Building understanding
We brought autism and neurodiversity into conversations with families, educators, and communities.
2025
Belonging through participation
Sport and youth-centred activities celebrated confidence, teamwork, and the belief that every child belongs.
2026
Advocacy for inclusive support
We called for accessible services, inclusive education, and disability-inclusive support during crises.
Governance
How the Foundation Is Organized
Born from experience. United by purpose. The Foundation brings like-minded people together to build an inclusive society through strong governance.
Founding Vision
Concept Designer & Co-Founders
The minds behind the Foundation shape its idea, mission, and direction from the start.
Governing Board
Executive Board
The Executive Board leads the Foundation's strategic direction, legal oversight, governance, accountability, and management.
Advisory Circle
Advisory Board & Thematic Advisors
Senior advisors and thematic experts guide the Foundation's strategy, credibility, and direction through institutional oversight and program expertise.
General Assembly
General Members
The General Assembly is the Foundation's highest authority. Its members elect the Executive Board and hold it accountable.
Operational Level
Working Team
Handles the Foundation's day-to-day operations and management.
Technical Team
Experts who serve the Foundation, each in their own area of expertise.
Our People
Meet the Changemakers
Our diverse team of passionate individuals working tirelessly on the ground and behind the scenes.
Bikram Thapa
Program Director
Leading education initiatives across rural Nepal.
Rejina Gharti Magar
Community Lead
Building sustainable communities through grassroots engagement.
Deepak Bashyal
Health Coordinator
Bringing healthcare access to remote villages.
Collaboration
Our Partners & Supporters
Working across sectors with organizations who share our vision.
Partnerships
Global NGOs
Education
Healthcare
Water
Environment
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, your involvement is crucial to our mission.