Our Organization
Disabled Newlife Center, Nepal (DNC) was established in 1998 (BS 2054) with the aim of providing an opportunity for physically handicapped children to overcome their limitations and lead an independent life.

Our mission
To enable physically disabled children to integrate into society by providing medical treatment, rehabilitation, education and vocational training.

Disability is an age-old problem. Traditionally in Nepal, disability is considered a curse of God and there is widespread belief that disability is linked to "bad karma". Few believe that disabled people can be equally functional and can become productive members of society. As a result, children with disabilities have low self-esteem and keep themselves hiding all through their life.
 
         
   

Our center
Our house, which currently gives accomodation to 30 children, is located in the Chabahil district in Kathmandu. Recently the house has been enlarged with a physical rehabilitation room, which is to be used by children who were given corrective medical treatment.

Our work
DNC strives to fulfill its mission by providing:
1. Accommodation to physically handicapped children from vulnerable families which do not     have the means to cope with the specific demands of a disabled child.
2. Education to the children in our care. All necessary support for the children to get quality     education is provided by DNC.
3. Necessary corrective medical treatment to qualified children by quality institutions.
4. Vocational training to children graduating from secondary school.

For the necessary corrective treatment the process of medical check-up and surgery takes on average up to 2-3 months with hospitalization after surgery for up to 5-10 days.
The required artificial limbs and supports are provided by DNC.

Three girls and two boys have already exited the DNC center, having completed vocational training to become healthcare workers and a sewing instructors. They have found jobs and are leading a normal life. One more boy is expected to complete his High School Board exams this year.


   
   
   
    :: Plans for the future ::

Immediate
The DNC is aiming to:
- Improving the living conditions of children under its care.
- Employing a physiotherapist to visit the center at least twice a month to design, carry out and supervise exercises for   children.
- Creating a children’s library within the premises of DNC.

Long-term
Our long-term plans include:
- To procure land and build a permanent residential complex for the center. In this process the DNC is approaching His    Majesty’s Government of Nepal to allocate public land for the purpose.
- To establish and operate up to class five of primary schooling within the premises of the center.
- To operate vocational in-house training to make children proficient in skills such as typing, sewing and knitting, computer    operating etc.
- To continuously train the staff of DNC to provide the best possible care to handicapped children.
- To create a pool of qualified volunteers to better respond to the needs of the children.		    
   
   
    Our Legal status

DNC is a non-governmental organization registered with the Social Service Council of Nepal, The District Administration Office of Bagmati according to requirements in force at the time of registration.

Since 2004, the Govt regulation requires all NGO/INGO and charity organizations to register themselves with the Internal Revenue Dept and in accordance with this directive DNC is in the process of registering with the IRD and obtaining the PAN No.

The General Body of DNC comprises of its ordinary and life members. All bonafide Nepalese citizens are eligible for DNC membership by completing the registration process. Non Nepalese citizens can be invited to become Honorary Members in recognition of the contributions to the center. The General Body elects Executive Committee every two years. The Executive Committee is responsible for steering the DNC Center and planning its future course.

The members of the Executive Committee elect amongst themselves Chairman, Vice Chairman and other Officials to delegate duties and facilitate smooth functioning of the center. Personalities with significant contribution to the Center or in Public Affairs can be invited to the Executive Committee as well.

DNC undergoes a statuary audit every year and this report is submitted to the AGM. The last years accounts, F.Y 2059/60 (2002/03) was audited and its report was endorsed by the AGM held in August, 2003.

Our History

- 1998 (BS. 2054) Disabled Newlife Center was established and registered under the laws of Nepal. The initial establishment was a small rented premises at Sifal and provided shelter to 6 physically handicapped children.The number later grew to 12.

- 1999 (BS.2055) The first batch of children at DNC enrolled into school. Arrangements were made with HRDC Hospital in Banepa to start treatment of needy children.

- Shree Ramlalji Dhapidevi Golchha Charity Trust supports DNC in providing basic necessities to the children. The support amounts to Rs.25,000.00 per month.

- 2000 (BS.2056) Number of children at DNC increased to 20 after moving to new premises at Chabahil.

-The Rotary Club of Patan, with support of Mr. Robert Rose (USA) donates various items of furniture and clothing.

- 2001 (BS.2057) Mr. Alexander von Hornstein from Germany lends support to the organization in upgrading its facilities.The support lasts for 20 months. Ms.Harikala Adhikari of DNC represents Nepal at the 7th FESPIC games and wins bronze medal.

- 2002 (BS.2058) DNC is awarded "Capt. Shree Gopal Prasad Shrestha Award for Social Service." This is in recognition for the work of DNC in the field of rehabilitation of the physically challenged people.

- Leadership change at DNC. Mr. Binod Shimkhada is elected the new President. He however resigns after 6 months in office. Upon his resignation, Mr. Prabhakar S.Thapa, Vice-President, heads the committee.

- 2003 (BS.2059) First batch from DNC passes SLC.

- Rotary Club of Kupondole supports DNC in improving the living conditions of the children and donates beddings and other materials for children.

- Maria-Friedrich-Grundler & Hermann,Minna & Gebler foundations from Germany extend financial support to DNC in establishing a computer center and a physiotherapy center respectively.

- Lions Club of Umang extend support to DNC in providing more nourishing diet to the children.

    
   
 
       
Disabled Newlife Center, Nepal Regd.No.506/054