On 13-14 May, 2021 We successfully conducted 2 days of virtual makeup and fashion training program “Create your own style at the Fashion Hub, with Priyanka Rani Joshi” with around 25 blind and visually impaired girls. Where they learned about current fashion trends, fundamental knowledge of outfits and shopping, personal style identification, color combination, basics […]
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To showcase the talents of blind people through entertainment and satire, we had successfully conducted a stand-up comedy contest for blind and visually impaired people on May 7, 2021 which witnessed participation from 20 contestants from across Nepal. Renowned comedian and the host of Dancing with the Stars Nepal, Mr. Suman Karki, had joined us
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The challenges of 2020 has been extremely hard on people particularly with the isolations, lockdowns and loss of jobs. To support the emotional wellbeing of youth during these stressful times, Blind Rocks and MMSD Nepal together ran a ‘Motivation Through Dance’ campaign comprising of powerful motivational session, stress management training and many more positive action
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On March 31, 2021, Blind Rocks! for the very first time in the history of Nepal organized an Inclusive Wall Climb Adventure for people with blindness and visually impairments at Astrek Climbing Wall Pvt Ltd., Thamel. The event offered the 15 young, enthusiastic participants a major confidence boost by instilling in them the belief that
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The Blind Rocks! 100 days video marathon campaign was conceived to challenge stereotyped perceptions and judgements about people with disabilities by showcasing the unique skills, talents and abilities of people with blindness and visual impairment to shine and to lead meaningful, independent lives. The campaign ran for a period of 100 days, during which time
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Blind Rocks! conducted a session on ‘Image Management’ with fashion coach, actor & model, Mr. Prashant Tamrakar, on 15th December, 2020. Mr. Tamrakar shared insights on influencing people in our social, personal and professional level with over 60 participants, while also sharing tips and techniques about etiquette, attitudes, communication techniques, importance of body language, power
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With the support of ‘Mitrata Foundation’, Blind Rocks! ran a 5 months long virtual dance and fitness sessions with around 13 blind and visually impaired dancers. The participants taught the dance form, Hip Hop, which helped them physically as well as emotionally and mentally as it is a full form exercise. We are grateful to
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Education which plays a vital role in anyone’s life is often a challenge for people with blindness and visual impairments as they often lack the resources to study. To support the learning journeys of some of our beneficiaries, we distributed 10 recorders on November 20 2020. We are deeply grateful to Ms. Bhadra Kumari Ghale
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To alleviate suffering of people who have been pushed into poverty and hardship due to the pandemic, Blind Rocks! has been undertaking relief work particularly in the areas of hunger management. On July 13, 2020, Blind Rocks! partnered Bright Star Society for the distribution of Relief Food Packages amongst marginalized communities who are struggling to
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We successfully conducted 2 days make up training for 15 blind and visually impaired women, which offered them the opportunity to learn how to apply make-up and about natural alternatives to the popular chemical laden personal and skin care products. We are truly grateful to the talented beautician, Ms. Sunita Basnet, for sharing her make-up
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