DRISTI NEPAL was founded in 2006 as a groundbreaking initiative led by and for women who use drugs, those living with HIV, single mothers, and survivors of violence. It remains the first women and peer-led project of its kind, dedicated to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by women who use drugs, including HIV prevention. Committed to providing gender-sensitive services, Dristi Nepal operates as a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Kathmandu. It expanded its impact by establishing a Regional Office in Dharan from 2008 to 2016.
Our Mission
- To empower and advocate for women who use drugs in Nepal, ensure their human rights are protected and contribute in a society free from discrimination, by providing access to comprehensive support services, advocating for policy change, and promoting social inclusion and equality.
- To implement programs aimed at preventing violence against women who are users of controlled substances, promoting awareness of human rights and women's rights, as well as sexual and reproductive health.
- To Coordinate with the Government of Nepal and local bodies to promote development, poverty alleviation, unemployment reduction, elimination of gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, human rights, and women's rights among women who use drugs, those who are living with HIV, survivors of domestic violence, single mothers, female sex workers and Trans women through various free seminars, discussions, and programs.
- To advocate for the rights of marginalized individuals, specifically women affected by HIV who use or inject drugs, and to actively contribute to policy development with a primary emphasis on their inclusive representation.
- To expand what feminist logistics mean in Nepal, and make feminist spaces accessible, safe and welcoming for women who use drugs.
Our Vision
To be a leading force in empowering and uplifting women who use drugs and those who are living with HIV, single mothers, domestic violence survivors and young women in Nepal by providing comprehensive advocacy, support and resources to address their diverse needs and challenges.
Our Goal
To create a society where women who use drugs, have equitable access to essential services, opportunities for growth, and are free from stigma, discrimination, and violence.