Impact Stories

Reeya Shrestha, a vibrant 20-year-old from Kathmandu, lost her vision at the age of four. As a child, she was an extrovert who loved beauty pageants and often mimicked contestants with her mother’s shawl as a gown. Her mother fondly remembers those early days, filled with Reeya’s laughter and dreams. As she grew older, Reeya’s […]

Mohan Bahadur BK, a 27-year-old from Dolakha, has always had a deep passion for drama. For him, blindness never meant the end of his dreams—it only fueled his desire to tell stories. With a heart full of creative ideas, Mohan began writing and performing his own plays, sharing them proudly on his YouTube channel. But

Kiran Dahal, a 20-year-old from Sindhuli, had always been an introvert, struggling with social involvement and building relationships. His life took a turn when he connected with Blind Rocks! through his brother, who had won the title in the first season of Mr. and Mrs. Blind Rockers. Inspired and encouraged by his brother’s success and

Anil Thapa from Dhanusa district is a 47 years old, passionate and professional dancer. His journey brought him to Kathmandu for higher studies, where he balanced academic pursuits with his passion for dance. Despite life’s struggles, he dedicated himself to both his studies and dance classes, eventually making a name for himself as a model

Samjhana Shrestha, born in Ramechhap, witnessed her life take a drastic turn when she lost her sight at the age of 19. The transition to a world without vision was incredibly painful, and she struggled to cope with the emotional and physical challenges that came with it. She felt as though she  had lost a

Sagar Nepal, a 24-year-old from Baraha Municipality in the Sunsari District, has experienced a profound transformation through his involvement with Blind Rocks. Born blind, Sagar initially faced societal limitations and personal insecurities about his abilities and appearance. However, his journey with Blind Rocks reshaped his self-perception and unlocked his potential. After moving to Kathmandu, his

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

“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

“I now do not miss any opportunity to shine after being crowned Ms. Blind Rockers 2021,” proudly proclaims Ms. Sami Lawati. A twenty-year-old born blind, Sami hails from the village of Khareldada in the IIam district. She worked as a health counselor during the COVID-19 pandemic, but since her work was done virtually, she lacked