Seeing Hands Nepal

A great start to the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2026 in Bangkok!
Today marked the first day of our training on Disability-Inclusive Employment and Business (DIEB). It was an inspiring day filled with learning, meaningful discussions, new perspectives, and connections with participants from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Looking forward to the days ahead—learning, sharing experiences, and bringing valuable ideas back home. 🙏

The Seeing Hands Nepal family is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. S.P. Thakur, beloved father of our respected Advisor, Miss Luna Shrestha Thakur.

At this moment of immense sorrow, we extend our sincere condolences to Luna and the entire Thakur family. Losing a parent is an irreplaceable loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult journey of grief.

Dr. Thakur will be remembered as a graceful and knowledgeable person whose life left a meaningful impact on many around him. His legacy of wisdom, kindness, and humanity will continue to live on through the memories shared by family, friends, and loved ones.

As a family at Seeing Hands Nepal, we stand together in support of Luna and pray that she and her loved ones find courage, peace, and comfort in the loving memories of her father.

May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

इच्छाकामनाको सिराईचुलीमा चेपाङ बालबालिकाको लागि आँखा शिविर तथा कला कार्यशाला सम्पन्न सिराइचुली । चेपाङ बालबालिकाको लागि आँखा शिविर तथा कलाकौशल कार्यशाला सम्पन्न भएकाे छ । दुर्गम वस्तीसम्म पुगेर सम....

Eyecamp and Art Skill Workshop for Chepang kids at a local primary school, along with hiking, camping, and cooking at Siraichuli, Chitwan $ therapeutic massage retreat in nature on Kartik 28 & 29, 2082 (Nov 14 & 15,16 2025) was successfully completed.

Organized by : Wandering Trail Adventures

Supported by:

* Seeing Hands Nepal
* Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute
* Escapade Nepal
* Shreeban Nature Camp
* Galaxy Mattress
* Project Uddeshya

Volunteers and Members:

Anil Raut : Program Coordinator, Entrepreneur
Manisha Thapa : Ophthalmic Officer
Sujan Budathoki : Artist
Niluta Rajbhandari : Artist
Chiran Poudel : Founder and CEO, Seeing Hands Nepal
Suraj Silwal : Educator
Jeewan KC : Entrepreneur
Saroj Timilsina : Engineer
Sandesh Naharki : Eco Tourism Entrepreneur
Rikesh Koirala : Engineer/Tourism Entrepreneur
Daxyata Bhandari : Entrepreneur
Roman Budathoki : Musician
Mamita Bhandari (Misti) : Video Journalist
Ian Webber
Jenny Webber

Celebrating 15 Years of Seeing Hands Nepal!

As we proudly step into our 16th year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has believed in us, supported us, and walked beside us on this incredible journey.

For 15 years, Seeing Hands Nepal has been empowering visually impaired men and women through professional massage therapy — proving that with opportunity, trust, and compassion, disability is not inability.

To our amazing staffs, clients, and supporters — thank you for being part of our story. Your continued encouragement has made it possible for us to grow, serve, and create more opportunities for the blind community across Nepal.

Here’s to many more years of healing hands, meaningful work, and shared success!

Happy Dashain from Seeing Hands Nepal! 🙏

On this joyous occasion of Dashain, we extend our heartfelt wishes of happiness, prosperity, and good health to all our friends, families, and well-wishers.

May this festival bring blessings, peace, and togetherness in every home.
Let us celebrate unity, compassion, and the spirit of renewal that Dashain carries with it.

From all of us at Seeing Hands Nepal,
Happy Dashain 2082! 🎉

NOTE: We are also open on the main day of Dashain, and warmly welcome you to visit us.

With a heart full of joy and gratitude, We are so happy to share that Mr. Chiranjivi Paudel has won the World Blind Idol 2025, organized by Szansa Chance for the Blind, Poland!

This victory is not just his alone—it belongs to all of us who believed in him, stood by him, and voted with love and pride. From the countless messages, shares and the pure energy everyone poured into this—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏

You’ve helped put Nepal on the global map once again. 🇳🇵

Cheers to more inclusion, more love, and more light.

#IDOL We are thrilled to announce that voting for the 2025 Global IDOL has officially come to an end! This year, as many as 3,400 people cast their votes, supporting candidates from across the globe. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and active participation demonstrate how important it is to recognize exceptional individuals who support the blind and visually impaired communities. The competition was fierce, but in the end, only one person could claim the top spot… We are proud to present the winners of the 2025 Global IDOL competition: 🥉 3rd Place – 🇮🇱 Oren Ganor A charismatic leader and innovator who, as a totally blind individual, develops and leads modern programs supporting the integration of people with visual impairments. His attitude, expertise, and daily commitment to building a society based on equality and collaboration are truly inspiring. 🥈 2nd Place – 🇲🇷 Elemine Elghotob A dedicated social activist who, drawing from personal experience, passionately supports blind and visually impaired individuals by promoting education, advocacy, and legislative change for fuller inclusion in social life. 🥇 1st Place – 🇳🇵 Chiranjivi Paudel This year’s winner! Chiranjivi Paudel, blind from birth, is a visionary and founder of Seeing Hands Nepal – an organization that transforms the lives of people with visual impairments by creating employment opportunities and promoting inclusive tourism on an international scale. Congratulations to all the winners! Your work, character, and charisma have been recognized – not only by the jury but, most importantly, by the community. We also want to thank all the voters! Thanks to you the IDOL competition has a meaning – you show that it’s worth celebrating those who bring something truly valuable to our world. See you in the next edition!

To our incredible Seeing Hands Nepal family,

Words feel small compared to the gratitude we hold in our hearts.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed something truly beautiful—our team coming together with unwavering dedication, pouring their hearts and souls into one mission: to help our founder, Mr. Chiranjivi Paudel, shine on the global stage through the World Blind Idol 2025.

You’ve worked day and night—reaching out to communities, knocking on doors, making countless calls, and spreading the message with love, hope, and pride. Not just for one person, but for a bigger dream—to let the world see what Nepal is capable of, and how far we’ve come when we stand united.

This is more than just a competition. This is our story. A story of resilience, inclusion, and belief.

No matter the result, we’ve already won because of you.
Thank you for being the heart of this movement.

Let’s keep going, let’s keep shining—for Chiran, for Nepal, for us all. 🇳🇵

Voting Link: https://form.jotform.com/251523108690352

1 day remaining for Voting.

To our incredible Seeing Hands Nepal family,

Words feel small compared to the gratitude we hold in our hearts.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed something truly beautiful—our team coming together with unwavering dedication, pouring their hearts and souls into one mission: to help our founder, Mr. Chiranjivi Paudel, shine on the global stage through the World Blind Idol 2025.

You’ve worked day and night—reaching out to communities, knocking on doors, making countless calls, and spreading the message with love, hope, and pride. Not just for one person, but for a bigger dream—to let the world see what Nepal is capable of, and how far we’ve come when we stand united.

This is more than just a competition. This is our story. A story of resilience, inclusion, and belief.

No matter the result, we’ve already won because of you.
Thank you for being the heart of this movement.

Let’s keep going, let’s keep shining—for Chiran, for Nepal, for us all. 🇳🇵

Voting Link: https://form.jotform.com/251523108690352

1 day remaining for Voting.