About CDCA

Center for Disabled Children Assistance

A non-governmental organization dedicated to education, health, shelter, food and skill development of children with disabilities in Nepal.

Who We Are

Empowering Children with Disabilities Since 2006

Center for Disabled Children Assistance (CDCA) is a non-governmental not-for-profit organization working since 2006 AD in Nepal. The major purpose of CDCA is to support children with disabilities (CwDs) to participate fully in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

CDCA is focused on grassroots communities, making wheelchair and disability aid accessible to the most marginalized and poorer groups. CDCA is founded by a group of nine people with the aim of advancing the lives of CwDs from the remotest parts of the Himalayan region of Nepal.

Registration

No. 861

DAO Kathmandu, 2006

SWC Affiliation

No. 20,726

Since Nov 5, 2011

18+

Years serving Nepal's children

Our Core Values

CDCA Believes In

Equality through equity

Respect and dignity

Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Goal

Vision

A country where all children with physical disabilities and helpless children can live their lives with full of dignity and respect through independent lives.

Mission

To enable the children with physical disabilities and helpless children providing child friendly environment by rehabilitating them, providing them school education, medical treatment and psychosocial counseling.

Our Work

What We Do

CDCA provides a range of services for children with disabilities across Nepal.

CDCA Care Home

Children with physical disabilities stay in our care home at Balkumari, Kapan-1, Kathmandu. We provide lodging, food, medical treatment, and education free of cost.

Health & Treatment

Providing necessary medical treatment in collaboration with HRDC hospital and Model hospital Kathmandu. Over 55 physically disabled children have been treated successfully.

Our People

Leadership & Team

The dedicated team members who make CDCA's work possible.

Contact

Mithun Rai

Project Co-ordinator

Education: BBS graduated
WHO Wheelchair Service Training Programs: Basic & Intermediate

Contact

Ashish Adhikari

Project Manager

Education: BSW Graduated (TU) / Running - MA in Sociology (TU)
WHO Wheelchair Service Training Programs: Basic, Intermediate, and Training of Trainers (ToT) Levels

Abin Thapa

Product and Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer | Certified Wheelchair service Provider | 3D Printing and Assistive Technology

I am a mechanical engineer passionate about biomechanics, prosthetics, rehabilitation engineering ,and assistive technology. Currently working on prosthetic design, silicone liner research, and 3d printed rehabilitation solutions through multidisciplinary research and humanitarian projects. Aspiring to advance innovative, evidence-based technologies that improves mobility and quality of life of people with disabilities.