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:

Sewing machines

Sitting stools

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