Himalayan Education and Development [HEAD] Nepal is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, and non-governmental regional organization working for the empowerment and development of people with disabilities in the Himalayan region of Nepal. The organization was founded in 2011 by Mr. Chhitup Lama with the active participation of the local people of Humla.
HEAD Nepal is registered under the district administration office Humla with Registration Number 137 and affiliated to the Social Welfare Council (SWC) government of Nepal with Affiliation Number 33309. The office of HEAD is located at the district headquarter of Humla, Simikot, as the activities are currently concentrated in this district. Head Nepal is run by a Board of seven highly enthusiastic people under a Board of General Assembly with 25 members. Our staff and volunteers show a high dedication and passion level for all the projects managed by HEAD Nepal.
HEAD Nepal is the only active and leading disability focused organization in Humla district who holds a team of highly motivated staffs and volunteers with expertise in disability domain. It collaborates with various funding and technical partners (NGOs, INGOs, Government Agencies, and Individuals) to fulfill its objectives of empowerment and overall development of persons with disabilities of Humla district.
Within ten years of its establishment, the quality work of HEAD Nepal has created its niche and holds positive impression among the local people and various stakeholders in Humla. It is sought as the resource organization in terms of delivering expertise in the areas of children with disabilities. It is affiliated with the National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN), an umbrella organization of DPOs working for the rights of persons with disabilities in Nepal.
HEAD Nepal sees a Nepal where people with disabilities participate actively in all sectors of society with a high social position and respect.
The mission of HEAD Nepal is to expand the participation and contribution of Nepali men, women, and children with disabilities especially from the mountainous region of Nepal to all aspects of society, by empowering, educating, strengthening, and mobilizing them to face every situation that life has to offer.