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LEADS Nepal Fundacion Vicente Ferrer Mental illness is often ignored and there is complete lack of locally available, free mental health care.

NGO
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Stigma
Empowering Nepal's most vulnerable populations through mental health care, economic opportunities, and community leadership. Desperately poor mentally ill people stand with little or no hope of recovery. Poverty, stigma, gender based violence and post conflict situation are found as major cause of mental illness. There is no mental health legislation as yet. Although the government has adopted a national mental health policy in 1997 and subsequently agreed to include mental health as an element in primary health care, mental health continues to have a low priority on the national health agenda. LEADS works with an aim to end the suffering of mentally ill people. Using the Model for Mental Health and Development, developed by BasicNeeds, we help mentally ill people start to earn a living after they have been given access to regular, community-based treatment. We also work with communities to overcome stigma and abuse. At the heart of our work is consultation with mentally ill people and the drive to work with them to help them solve their problems. Currently its mental health and development programme is implemented in Baglung and Myagdi districts of Nepal where villages in both districts are remote, almost entirely inaccessible by road, and distances are still measured in number of days to walk. By enabling people with mental illness or epilepsy to live and work successfully in their communities, we are working to give hope to the thousands of people who struggle daily with a lack of treatment and the stigma surrounding their disease. Our work is based on the philosophy of building inclusive communities, where mentally ill people – through development – realise their own rights.

Proud to sign a project agreement with the Embassy of Japan in Nepal to support ginger and timur processing in Myagdi. S...
08/09/2026

Proud to sign a project agreement with the Embassy of Japan in Nepal to support ginger and timur processing in Myagdi. Sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their valued support.

27/08/2026

LEADS Nepal is deeply saddened by the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–Tibet border, which have resulted in the loss of lives and extensive damage to communities, homes and vital infrastructure.

We express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with everyone affected. We also sincerely appreciate the security personnel, emergency responders, volunteers and local communities engaged in rescue and relief efforts.

— LEADS Nepal

Breakthrough in Circular Nutrient RecoveryLEADS is pleased to announce the successful recovery and preliminary identific...
25/07/2026

Breakthrough in Circular Nutrient Recovery

LEADS is pleased to announce the successful recovery and preliminary identification of nitrogen and phosphorus from human urine, marking an important milestone in our research on circular sanitation and resource recovery.

This innovative approach demonstrates that nutrients commonly lost as waste can be transformed into valuable agricultural resources. Our long-term vision is to implement this technology at the community level, helping to:

* Reduce environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
* Protect water resources and contribute to climate action.
* Strengthen local fertilizer self-reliance by reducing dependence on imported chemical fertilizers.
* Convert waste into valuable resources through a circular economy approach.
* Create new livelihood and income-generating opportunities for communities while promoting sustainable agriculture.

LEADS remains committed to advancing practical, community-based innovations that transform environmental challenges into sustainable development opportunities for Nepal.

“Turning Waste into Value for Climate, Communities, and the Future.”

From preparing fields to nurturing crops, SHGs farmers working together to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods...
22/06/2026

From preparing fields to nurturing crops, SHGs farmers working together to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and build a more resilient future.

LEADS Nepal, with support from FVF, distributed badam (almond) seeds to women farmers, helping strengthen livelihoods an...
08/06/2026

LEADS Nepal, with support from FVF, distributed badam (almond) seeds to women farmers, helping strengthen livelihoods and promote income-generating opportunities in the community.

Glimpses of our livelihood and income generation program, empowering , Awareness  individuals and strengthening communit...
25/05/2026

Glimpses of our livelihood and income generation program, empowering , Awareness individuals and strengthening communities.

During the field visits across Myagdi, Baglung, and Nawalpur beautiful natural floras, plants, and vegetables were seen ...
11/05/2026

During the field visits across Myagdi, Baglung, and Nawalpur
beautiful natural floras, plants, and vegetables were seen along the way each carrying its own beauty. Including the plants and vegetables were grown and cared for by SHGs supported by LEADS Nepal.

Baglung Visit: MH Camp Visit at Dhaulagiri Hospital with Alex and Diana A meaningful day of interaction, learning, and c...
07/05/2026

Baglung Visit: MH Camp Visit at Dhaulagiri Hospital with Alex and Diana
A meaningful day of interaction, learning, and community engagement as they observed the ongoing mental health support activities and met with the team and beneficiaries.

Myagdi visit: Alex and Diana experienced the collection centre firsthand through local purchasing, received a heartfelt ...
06/05/2026

Myagdi visit: Alex and Diana experienced the collection centre firsthand through local purchasing, received a heartfelt welcome from the SHG group with handmade corn husk flower bouquets, Schewan Pepper and shared meaningful moments with young girls, cooperative women, and the team.

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Pokhara

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+9779856030943

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