Madhesh Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (MIDWAN)
Empowering indigenous women with disabilities in Madhesh, protecting their rights, and building an inclusive society is our commitment
WHO WE ARE
The Madhesh Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (MIDWAN) is a non-profit organization established on April 16, 2023, and registered at the District Administration Office, Dhanusha. MIDWAN is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council as of October 16, 2023. Based in Mithila Municipality, Ward No. 6, Dhanusha, our organization advocates for the rights of indigenous women with disabilities and other marginalized groups, including the Madheshi, Dalit, LGBTQ+ communities, in line with various national and international human rights standards like the UDHR, CRPD, CEDAW, and UNDRIP.
Our Programs
designed to meet the needs of indigenous women with disabilities.
Public Hearing on Accessibility and Disability Rights
Date: July 6, 2024 (Ashadh 22, 2081) Hosted by the Area Police Office, Dhalkevar, and coordinated by the District Police Office,…
SDG Localization Program for Inclusive Development
Date: August 1, 2024 (Shrawan 16, 2081) In partnership with the Disabled Society of Janakpur and with financial support from DRAF,…
Disability and SDG Workshop at the Municipal Level
Date: July 18, 2024 (Ashadh 30, 2081) Conducted with the support of DRAF, MIDWAN hosted a one-day workshop at Chakarghatta Rural…
Inclusive Child Network Restructuring Program
Date: June 13, 2024 (Jestha 31, 2081) This program focused on restructuring the local child network to include representatives of children…
Ward-Level Awareness Program on Disability
Date: May 5, 2024 (Jestha 23, 2081)Organized by MIDWAN, with support from the Ward-Level Disability Advocacy Group and Mithila Municipality…
Advocacy Meetings with Government Offices and Memorandum Submission
Supported by DRF, MIDWAN organized several advocacy meetings with provincial ministries and local government offices to present a 16-point memorandum…
our Partners
Connects Nonprofits, Donors, & Companies In Every Country
Our work at MIDWAN is made possible through the valuable support of our partners who share our commitment to empowering indigenous women with disabilities and promoting inclusivity in Madhesh.
Make a Difference with MIDWAN!
Join us in our journey toward building an inclusive and empowered society for indigenous women with disabilities in Madhesh. Whether you are an individual, an organization, or a business, there are many ways you can contribute to our mission.