Specialty

A unique livelihood initiative established within the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day Care Centre, Biratnagar, enabling parents—especially mothers—of children with Cerebral Palsy to earn a sustainable income while remaining close to their children. The project thoughtfully integrates skill development, caregiving, and poverty alleviation, ensuring dignity of work without compromising parental responsibilities.

Facts and Figures

• Location: Cerebral Palsy Day Care Centre, Biratnagar
• Sewing machines installed: 10
• Total project cost: NPR 160,000

Facilities provided:

1. Sewing machines
2. Sitting stools
3. Basic logistics and installation support

Support

 Laxmi Sunrise Bank … Support towards procurement of sewing machines

Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown – Project planning, coordination, and implementation

Beneficiaries

Primary beneficiaries:

Parents (mostly mothers) of children with Cerebral Palsy attending the Day Care Centre

Secondary beneficiaries:

Children with Cerebral Palsy, who benefit from continued parental presence and improved family income stability

Impact / Outcome

•  Created a safe and supportive earning environment for parents within the CP Day Care Centre
• Enabled parents to generate income without leaving their children unattended
• Contributed to poverty reduction and financial empowerment of vulnerable families
• Enhanced emotional well-being of both parents and children through proximity and stability
• Strengthened the CP Day Care Centre as a holistic support ecosystem, not just a care facility

Sustainability

• The centre enables continuous income generation through stitching and tailoring work
• Skills acquired can be used for home-based or small enterprise opportunities
• Minimal recurring costs ensure long-term operation
• Community ownership and Rotary oversight support durability

Potential to expand into advanced tailoring or market linkages in future phases

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