NFDN was established in 1993 (2050 BS) as an umbrella organization run by persons with disabilities as regional organization with nine member organizations. With more than 300 member organizations in 74 districts, the umbrella organization has been working in coordination and partnership with national and international governmental and non-governmental bodies, UN agencies to establish disability inclusive structure, laws, system, safeguard access to services, enhance capacity and promote meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in all social, political, cultural and economic sectors. Itcontributes in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and Disability Inclusive Development in Nepal through its strategic actions–Advocacy, Awareness, Capacity Building and Networking & Collaboration and in a joint venture of its member organizations from local to federal level.
