2015
Founded in Kathmandu
deessa Foundation began with a simple commitment: serve communities that are often left behind.
Supporting Children with Autism in Nepal
Hope for Every Child in Nepal
A society where everyone is understood, celebrated, and empowered. Join us in creating lasting change for children with autism and their families.
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2015
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.
Read Our Full StoryOur Direction
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
Every year added a new layer of impact. From local beginnings to national outreach, these milestones trace how hope turned into measurable change.
2016
First education program
Our scholarship initiative opened classroom doors for 200+ students with limited access to learning.
2018
Health camps expanded
Medical outreach scaled to 50+ remote villages, bringing care closer to families who needed it most.
2020
COVID-19 relief
Emergency food, hygiene kits, and support reached 5,000+ families during Nepal's most urgent months.
2022
10,000 lives impacted
A decade of trust, partnerships, and consistent fieldwork transformed lives across communities.
2024
New horizons
We are now expanding into art, podcasting, and digital literacy to shape future-ready communities.
2015
Founded in Kathmandu
deessa Foundation began with a simple commitment: serve communities that are often left behind.
2016
First education program
Our scholarship initiative opened classroom doors for 200+ students with limited access to learning.
2018
Health camps expanded
Medical outreach scaled to 50+ remote villages, bringing care closer to families who needed it most.
2020
COVID-19 relief
Emergency food, hygiene kits, and support reached 5,000+ families during Nepal's most urgent months.
2022
10,000 lives impacted
A decade of trust, partnerships, and consistent fieldwork transformed lives across communities.
2024
New horizons
We are now expanding into art, podcasting, and digital literacy to shape future-ready communities.
Testimonials
Voices of Impact
Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by our work
User 1
Parent, Kathmandu
Deessa Foundation changed my daughter's life. She now attends school regularly and dreams of becoming a teacher. The scholarship program gave us hope when we had none.
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