Support Group for Participatory Development. Empowering marginalized communities across Nepal since our inception.
Prerana is a non-profit, non-political Non-Government Organization established in 1998. We work nationwide to make rehabilitation, development, and essential services more accessible and inclusive.
Organization at a glance
Prerana is registered under the Social Registration Act, 2034 (BS) with the District Administration Office, Lalitpur (Registration No. 972). We are affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) under Affiliation No. 9353, as well as the CBR National Network, NGO Federation, and NASPIR. Our PAN number is 500146950.
Authorized to operate nationwide, Prerana maintains a strong presence in Madhesh Province through branch offices in Sarlahi and Rautahat. Our accessible building in Malangawa and physical rehabilitation center in Lalbandi, Sarlahi demonstrate our commitment to inclusive service delivery.
The Prerana Rehabilitation Centre is licensed by Lalbandi Municipality under the Public Health Service Act, 2075, and the Public Health Service Directives, 2077 (License No. 2-2080/2081). We provide physiotherapy, assistive devices—including prosthetics and orthotics (P&O), mobility aids, and developmental aids—and tele-rehabilitation services across Madhesh Province.
Prerana is a founding member of the National Association of Service Providers in Rehabilitation (NASPIR), a non-profit, non-political umbrella organization established in 2010 that unites 21 decentralized rehabilitation service providers across Nepal. Prerana continues to host and manage NASPIR's secretariat office, projects, and programs.
Prerana in numbers
People, places, and priorities working together to build a more just and inclusive Nepal.
36
General Members
20 women · 16 men
22
Total Staff
02
Field Offices
05
Focus Areas
Where We Focus
Five connected areas of action guide our work toward sustainable impact across the Terai region and beyond.
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Priority 5
How We Work
The principles that shape our partnerships, programs, and lasting impact.
Rights-Based
Collaboration & Coordination with All Stakeholders
Empowerment
Evidence-Based Research & Approaches
Networking
Institutional Development
Transformative Leadership Development
Our Commitment
Guiding our work toward inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for every person and community we serve.
To promote equality-based empowerment programs that respect the human rights, dignity, and decision-making abilities of girls and women; support the creation of safe and inclusive environments; and expand equal access to opportunities.
To ensure that all children—without discrimination—enjoy their right to quality, inclusive education in a safe and accessible environment; and to work with families, schools, and stakeholders to strengthen child protection and ensure that children’s voices are heard in decision-making processes.
To provide accessible, person-centered health and rehabilitation services for individuals needing rehabilitation support, including persons with disabilities. This will be done by strengthening community-based rehabilitation programs in collaboration with local, provincial, and federal governments, relevant organizations, and organizations of persons with disabilities, and by promoting public-private partnership models. The aim is to deliver quality assistive products and integrated health and rehabilitation services within the health system.
To collaborate with communities and local governments to reduce risks and enhance resilience for persons with disabilities, women, children, older adults, and other at-risk groups. This includes supporting inclusive disaster risk reduction, preparedness, adaptation, rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts tailored to community needs.
To create an enabling environment for equal opportunity, financial self-reliance, and dignity by preserving and promoting traditional skills and technologies at the local level. Through sustainable livelihood programs based on value-chain models, the organization will support persons with disabilities and individuals marginalized due to gender, caste, or other factors to participate actively and respectfully in economic life.
Guided by organizational policies, driven by a dedicated volunteering Board of Directors, and strengthened by thematic experts and qualified professionals.