2022
deessa Foundation begins
deessa Foundation began with a commitment to help every child be understood, accepted, and valued.
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2022
Founded
Our Story
How deessa Started
deessa began with two little girls — our twin daughters, Deetya and Marissa. Deetya was born with bilateral clubfoot and has gone through years of treatment and physiotherapy. Marissa was later diagnosed with autism. Their journeys, so different yet intertwined, showed us the invisible walls that children with disabilities and their families face every day.
From that personal experience came a mission: to ensure every child in Nepal has access to the support, resources, and opportunity they deserve. The name deessa carries their story — "Dee" from Deetya, "essa" from Marissa.
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Mission, Vision & Objectives
Guided by clear values and a bold vision for Nepal's future.
Our Mission
Integrated development of the social sector in Nepal.
Our Vision
Work for social sector development through the combined effort of national and international community stakeholders.
Our Objectives
To focus on the social and economic problems at the grassroots level of poor people in Nepal.
What We Do
We turn understanding into action — for children, families, and communities.
Our work supports children with disabilities, their families, educators, and communities through four areas.
Communities
Awareness & Community Engagement
We break the silence. Through community campaigns, social media, podcasts, and public conversations, we challenge myths and replace stigma with understanding.
Trained
Training
We equip parents, teachers, health workers, and caregivers with the skills to spot autism early and support every child, the right way.
Resources
Resources
No family should have to navigate this journey alone. We build simple, accessible guides and tools for parents, educators, and professionals.
Policies
Advocacy
We push for inclusive schools and stronger policies that protect every child's rights — so inclusion becomes a right, not a privilege.
Our Impact through the Years
From our beginnings to wider advocacy, each step reflects deessa Foundation's work to help children and neurodiverse people be seen, supported, and included.
2023
Neurodiversity takes center stage
Awareness and advocacy brought autism and neurodiversity into conversations with families, educators, and communities.
2024
Support grows around families
Family support, training, and community awareness helped create more inclusive spaces for children to learn and participate.
2025
Participation beyond the classroom
Sport and youth-centered activities celebrated confidence, teamwork, and the belief that every child belongs.
2026
Advocating for inclusive education
deessa championed therapy access, assistive technology, trained teachers, inclusive schools, and child-friendly support.
2026
Inclusion in times of crisis
Public awareness work highlighted the needs of persons with disabilities and neurodiverse people during disasters.
2022
deessa Foundation begins
deessa Foundation began with a commitment to help every child be understood, accepted, and valued.
2023
Neurodiversity takes center stage
Awareness and advocacy brought autism and neurodiversity into conversations with families, educators, and communities.
2024
Support grows around families
Family support, training, and community awareness helped create more inclusive spaces for children to learn and participate.
2025
Participation beyond the classroom
Sport and youth-centered activities celebrated confidence, teamwork, and the belief that every child belongs.
2026
Advocating for inclusive education
deessa championed therapy access, assistive technology, trained teachers, inclusive schools, and child-friendly support.
2026
Inclusion in times of crisis
Public awareness work highlighted the needs of persons with disabilities and neurodiverse people during disasters.
Global Voices
Inclusion Begins with Acceptance
Four international voices on autism, education, equal opportunity, and the power of belonging.
Autism Awareness
Soyun Kim
Korea Nazarene University, South Korea
Understanding autism begins with listening, learning, and accepting every child as they are.
Find Us
Visit Our Office
Address
Dhobighat Nayabato, Sanepa, Lalitpur 44600
Nepal
Phone
+977-1-XXXXXXX
deessa.social@gmail.com
Office Hours
Sun - Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed