LACC Project

In Darchula in Sudurpashchim Province, the geography itself often acts as a barrier to those living with physical disabilities, yet for many, the most significant obstacles are not the steep mountain trails but the structural limitations within their own homes. For Lalit Tamata in Naugad Rural Municipality, the simple act of using a toilet was a daily ordeal that stripped away his privacy and autonomy. Because his home was equipped only with a traditional squat pan, his physical disability...

For the residents of Achham in Sudurpashchim Province, the annual monsoon season has historically been a time of conflicting emotions. While the rains are essential for agriculture, they bring with them a pervasive nervousness regarding the stability of the slopes. The hills of Turmakhad are prone to soil erosion and landslides, turning the life-giving rain into a threat to homes, livelihoods, and physical safety. The community needed a disaster risk reduction (DRR) solution that could...