CDCA's history is not only about running a children's home. It shows a gradual development from direct care → education and health → rehabilitation and assistive technology → wheelchair services → skills and livelihood → inclusion and community-level disability rights.
What We Found About CDCA's History
2006 – Establishment
CDCA was established in Kathmandu to support children with disabilities, particularly those from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds. It was registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, registration no. 861.
2011 – Social Welfare Council
CDCA became affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of Nepal on 5 November 2011.
Children's care and education
CDCA has provided children with accommodation, food, education, healthcare, rehabilitation and other essential support. A 2013 record already documented 15 children living and studying at CDCA and support for expanding their living and library facilities.
Women's skills and livelihood
CDCA conducted sewing/cutting, jewellery, doll-making, knitting and candle-production training for women with disabilities and economically disadvantaged women between 2009 and 2014.
Wheelchair services
CDCA developed wheelchair distribution, repair and maintenance work, addressing a major gap in Nepal where trained wheelchair repair personnel and repair centres were limited. One documented programme proposed training 36–40 people to establish community-level repair services.
Health and rehabilitation
CDCA's work has included medical support, prosthetic services, rehabilitation and assistive technology. Its 2024 partnership with Nepal's Department of Health Services included development and enhancement of 3D-printed orthotics and prosthetics, particularly for Karnali Province.
National wheelchair repair network
CDCA's wheelchair repair initiative is expanding toward all seven provinces, with provincial governments, local stakeholders and organizations of persons with disabilities involved.
Technical and international partnerships
CDCA collaborates with organizations including Wheelchair Foundation, Motivation India, UCL Global Disability Innovation Hub, AT2030 and UNICEF.
Community contribution
CDCA's approach has increasingly moved beyond individual assistance toward accessibility, mobility, inclusive education, technical training, awareness, community participation and disability rights — with expected impacts including improved mobility and quality of life, and better access to education, health and employment.
Independent impact assessment
CDCA has an impact-assessment document prepared by Chiara Parton, which gives an important foundation for presenting CDCA's impact in a more professional and measurable way.
The Bigger Story
CDCA's 20-year story can be presented under five major stages:
2006–2010
Foundation & Protection
Creating a safe home, basic care, food, health support and education for children with disabilities.
2011–2015
Education, Rehabilitation & Empowerment
Expanding education, rehabilitation, medical support, vocational training and community awareness.
2015–2020
Mobility & Assistive Technology
Strengthening wheelchair distribution, repair and maintenance and developing technical capacity.
2020–2025
Innovation & Partnerships
Moving toward prosthetics, 3D-printed orthotics, assistive technology and partnerships with national and international organizations.
2025–2026
From Organization to National Movement
Expanding wheelchair repair and technical services, disability inclusion, community participation and accessible services across Nepal.
This is a very strong foundation for the next chapter of CDCA.
The next document should not simply be called a “history.” It should be a professional:
CDCA Nepal: 20 Years of Service, Impact and the Vision for the Next 20 Years (2006–2026)
It can include:
1History
2Achievements
3Measurable Impact
4Lessons Learned
5Present Situation
6Challenges
7Future Vision
82026–2035 Strategic Direction
This document can be built step-by-step from the evidence already gathered, incorporating a personal message about where CDCA is headed in the future — making it much stronger for government, international partners, donors and the Nepalese community.
