Welcome to Blind Rocks!

You and me, a wonderful we

Who we are?

Blind Rocks! is a non-profit organization established in Nepal by a group of likeminded people who had a common goal of empowering blind people. It was registered in District development committee and District Administration Office in Bhaktapur on May 27, 2014. Simultaneously on May 29 it was registered (Reg. No 1283) in Social Welfare Council. We are dedicated to changing the lives of blind people in Nepal and beyond by enabling them to share every moment of their lives with sighted people without being discriminated against.

Blind Rocks! Vision

We envision an inclusive, egalitarian and barrier free world where blind people are integrated with the mainstream, living a life of dignity, independence and with access to equal opportunities in all spheres of life. A world where blind people are productive members of a society having the safety and autonomy to make their own life decisions.

Blind Rocks! Mission

We work to empower blind and visually impaired people to lead independent, productive lives while simultaneously working to create a society that supports the safety, empowerment and integration of blind people into the mainstream through awareness building, advocacy and policy shaping.

Blind Rocks! Goal

The goal of Blind Rocks is to empower blind people, with a holistic approach through a series of training workshops in order to bring them out of their comfort zones and to provide on-going support.

What we do?

How you can help?

Make a donation

You can donate us any amount you wish, every penny counts a lot for those who are in need.

Volunteer

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity in Nepal? Does life of blind people fascinates you and do you love traveling? We need people like you to help us.

Become a member

Are you a social person? Or do you have many friends and big family? You could be our Patron Ambassador by advocating to raise funds for us.

Fundraise for us

Are you a social person? Or do you have many friends and big family? You could be our Patron Ambassador by advocating to raise funds for us.

About Founder

Striving through life as a visually impaired person gave me the courage and strength to fight for a course that I believe is for me and other visually impaired persons. I am a motivational speaker, dancer and a visionary from Nepal. At age sixteen I lost my eye sight. Initially I struggled to cope with my new situation. I was able to overcome many challenges to lead a life filled with happiness and dignity. Commonly blind people are treated as objects of pity and charity and I seek to empower the blind as I have empowered myself.

Latest updates

Two people holding each others hands and they are standing on top of other person's hand and Blind Rocks! written in both Braille and sighted alphabets

Samjhana Rijal : A Singing Queen of Blind Rocks!

Samjhana Rijal, a 25-year-old born blind, has experienced an extraordinary journey of empowerment and personal growth since joining Blind Rocks in 2016. Before joining Blind Rocks, Samjhana's primary challenge was finding a platform to express her talents and passions. Born blind, she faced societal barriers that often limited her opportunities to engage in activities she loved, such as singing and dancing, creating various stigma and stereotypes . Despite her enthusiasm and potential, she lacked the confidence and resources to pursue ...

A Hidden Musical Note Hit by Blind Rocks!

"Having been a part of a music video that's historic in the context of Nepali inclusive music, it's surreal for me to see where I am today as I never even thought I could dream of anything big in music as a visually-impaired person," reflects Gagan Ale, a talented musician. Gagan came to Kathmandu from Dharan as a person with immense musical vision but believed that being visually-impaired confined his talent. His unique skills in translating a Hindi song to ...

Over 30 people, few with white cane, few children, posing for a photo outside bamboo crafted building.

Quarterly Newsletter – Sep 2024

Impact Evaluation in Arts and Project Management Blind Rocks! receiving workshop from Nischal Oli. Under Tewa’s grant project, the workshop on “Impact Evaluation in the Arts and Project Management,” led by expert facilitator Nischal Oli, was held. The participants from Blind Rocks delved into critical topics such as risk analysis, project management impacts, and effective execution strategies. The session covered various types of project impacts: short-term (activity-oriented), medium-term (action-oriented), and long-term (society-wide) A key component of the workshop was the ...

Testimonials

Dr M K Muneer, Ex - Hon'ble Minister for Social Justice congratulated Sristi Kc for her exqusite and mesmorizing traditional Nepali dance performance,on disability day 2014,organised by government of Kerala.The Minister appreciated and encouraged her to keep up this wonderful talent

Dr M K Muneer

- Ex - Hon'ble Minister for Social Justice, Kerala, India

THANK YOU for speaking at Women LEAD's 2014 Leadership . We all learned so much from you and you've now become a role model and hero to 30 more young women in Nepal!.When I asked the girls what they learned from you, here's what Dipasha said: “No matter if you’re disabled, never let your dreams be disabled. You can turn your disability into power- the most powerful weapon.

Claire Naylor

- Co founder, Women's LEAD