We are extremely glad that we have started the first phase of Master Training for trainers training in Kathmandu with participants (6 forms of disability, Blind , Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Autism and parents with intellectual disabilities) from Bara and Kathmandu For disability inclusive SRHR and FP policies and program in Nepal in support of #FP2020 . Hearing the personal experience on what they have faced and are willing to overcome the challenges they have faced is over whelming. We are extremely thankful to all the supporting DPOs for the successful coordination and support to make this possible. The training for two days went quite well and we are in the third day. #fp2020 #blindyouthnepal

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is developing a manual (position paper) regarding disability friendly educational policies and practices targeting local level educational authorities and Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs). The manual will be a learning tool for respective authorities to develop disability friendly education and policies in their particular area.  Therefore, BYAN is currently having a round of meetings with DPO’s to incorporate suggestions and recommendations on their respective disability.

First round of meeting was organized at Hotel Hardik, Bagbazaar in 20^th February, 2019 during the meeting we were able to finalize the content of manual .Likewise, second round of meeting was at Green leaf Café Jawalakhel on 2^nd June 2019, where we discussed on the contents, ideas and inputs on the 2^nd draft of the manual. The Manual now will be finalized and will be public soon.

The First Phase of the training "Disability Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Family Planning" is going to be held on 6th-8th June, 2019 in Kathmandu (Hardik Hotel)  where promoters from Kathmandu and Bara district will be participating. Six different disability group of promoters will be participating in the training which will be based on information dissemination and advocacy and counseling techniques. Each of the promoters will be counseling 8-10 other similar disability categories.

Prioritizing the partially sighted student of grade 10 BYAN developed 1000 set of large print book in English and Nepali coordinating with Curriculum Development Center (CDC). BYAN is distributing these book throughout our district chapter schools: For instance Namuna Macchindra School of Lalitpur annually request book for partially sighted students of grade 10.

Furthermore, BYAN expanded 9^th district chapter in Surkhet during the expansion BYAN distributed the large print book in Surkhet for the very first time. They were enthusiastic and jubilant to see the large print books friendly for them for the first time and could think more than just Braille. Here is the picture of two partially sighted women reading the large print book for the first time. They expressed the happiness seeing the words in large font and continued reading the book. Lastly, they requested us to develop large print book in all subjects, which will eventually help partially sighted student to pass S.E.E test.

Blind Youth Association Nepal has been conducting the Basic Office Secretariat Training since 2015. Yet again, BYAN in coordination with SUKALPA International is ready with its 5th batch of Trainees for the Work ready training (On the Job Training).

During the Training, the Trainees will undergo sessions on various topics to sharpen their skills and enhance their knowledge so as to help them prepare for facing the job market with the necessary skills and confidence. We have selected 10 trainees to enhance their employment opportunities for 3 months via Coaching, training and Mentoring services.

 

 

The second meeting regarding “Disability inclusive SRHR and FP policies and Provisions in Nepal” was held on 22^nd April 2019 which focused on orientation of project on stakeholders (representatives from 5 groups of disability- Parents federation of persons with intellectual disabilities (PFPID) , National Federation of Deaf Nepal (NDFN) , Center for Independent Living (CIL) , BYAN and Shruti). The meeting was held on PFPID meeting hall. The main objective was to orient the stakeholders regarding the activities and make the selection process of promoters efficient along with their views in the matter of selection of promoters as well as designing of IEC materials.

The session was started with the preliminary part by General Secretary- Ram Chandra Gairhe, followed by presentation by Project Coordinator- Rabina Shrestha on the objectives of the project and the activities and the sample of the form for the promoters. Then the floor was left for suggestions from the stakeholders.

MUN workshop is annually organized by Youth Thinker Society (YTS) in collaboration with youth led organizations. This year we are happy to announce Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)- Kathmandu Chapter collaborated with YTS and conducted MUN workshop on the theme of " Enhancing participation of women in cooperative sector" in BYAN central office, Sukedhara, Kathmandu.  The basic objective of MUN is to encourage persons with disability to learn about global issues and improve their public speaking, diplomacy, debate and research skills. Mr. Bisesh Joshi will be facilitating the two days workshop 4th April and 6th April. 23 persons with disabilities attended the workshop where majority of participants were Blind and Partial Sighted( BPS) students.

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a not for profit Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) established by the Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) youth of Nepal. It is a national association for youth aged between 18-35 years. As a rights-based organisation, BYAN intends to play a proactive roles in the formulation, amendment and implementation of BPS related legal provisions, and in organising and capacity-building of BPS youth across the country. BYAN has strong networking and cooperation with different government and non-government stakeholders working in various domains of disability and in particular to the blind sector.

Vacancy for Accountant

Accountant

Offered Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Job Specification

• Should have completed Bachelor in management.
• Should have experience of at least 1 year in related field working on NGO sector will be an advantage.
• Should have strong knowledge of Tally.ERP9.
• Excellent in Excel skills and MS package is most.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language.
• Having 2 wheeler licenses will be an advantage.

Job Description

• S/He shall maintain daily record of all financial transactions of the BYAN with a view to provide information at all times of the economic, monetary and financial transactions of the organization when needed.
• The accounting is based on the Double Entry System of Book –Keeping, involving recording of a cash book including the bank accounts. S/He will be responsible for preparing vouchers for all the cash and bank payments, providing support to meet the compliance with government regulations in financials and other matters, for instance registration, approval, taxation etc., and timely payment of taxes and dealing with bank and other services providers for the timely payments.
• Reconciliation statements shall be prepared with the cash-book and pass books to the bank accounts monthly as a bank reconciliation statement in connection with the final account.
• The Accountant shall maintain accounts in accordance with detailed instructions of the Director as well as the financial rules and regulations of BYAN.
• S/He shall report to the director about budget and expenditure report to ensure that funds for the projects are spent within the limits prescribed by the budgets, and that appropriate accounts of income and expenditure, statements and reports, according to guidelines and directives given.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply via email to [email protected] by Apply before: 18 Jan 2019 5:00pm along with recent CV and letter of interest with expected salary. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for interview. BYAN reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever. To know more about us please visit our website: www.byanepal.org