PUBLIC CALL FOR CONTENT SUBMISSIONS

PUBLIC CALL FOR CONTENT SUBMISSIONS

Share Your Story. Adce Disability Rights.

National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal (NFDN)

Collective Action for Disability Rights in Nepal (CADiR)

Public Call Title	Content Creation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Issued By	National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal (NFDN),
Open To	Persons with disabilities, caregivers, professionals, advocates, and allies across Nepal
Content Types	Articles, essays, poetry, photo essays, audio, video, and other creative formats
Language	Nepali or English
Total Selections	Up to 15 contributions for publication; up to 10 for special recognition and reward
Reward / Honorarium	Provided as per NFDN/CADiR policy (value confirmed upon selection, subject to budget)
How to Submit	Email, audio/video message, Braille-ready file, or with OPD support – see Section 5
Submission Deadline	31st October 2026, 5:00 PM Nepal Standard Time

1.   ABOUT THIS CALL

The National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal (NFDN) is the national umbrella organization representing persons with disabilities across Nepal. Through the Collective Action for Disability Rights in Nepal (CADiR) project – implemented in consortium with the Nepal Association of the Blind (NAB), Parents Federation of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PFPID), National Federation of the Deaf Nepal (NDFN), and Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS), with financial support from FFO Norway – NFDN works to strengthen coordinated advocacy and human rights monitoring so that disability rights commitments are translated into practice at federal, provincial, and local levels.

A central goal of CADiR is to shift public and policy discourse on disability from a charity model toward a rights-based framework. Content created by and about persons with disabilities is one of the most powerful tools for achieving this shift. Through this call, NFDN invites individuals across Nepal to share original articles, stories, poetry, photo essays, audio, and video that challenge stereotypes, educate decision-makers, and demonstrate that disability inclusion is not optional – it is essential.

2.   WHO CAN APPLY

This call is open to:

• Persons with disabilities of any type, age, gender, or location – youth and women with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply;
• Parents, family members, and caregivers of persons with disabilities;
• Professionals, practitioners, and researchers working in the disability sector;
• Advocates, civil society representatives, and community leaders;
• Human rights educators and inclusion specialists.

NFDN is committed to reflecting the full diversity of disability – including physical, sensory, intellectual, psychosocial, and other impairments – in the contributions it selects.

3.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Accepted Formats

• Articles or opinion pieces
• Essays or reflective writing
• Poetry
• Photo essays or visual storytelling
• Audio or video content
• Other creative formats that advance disability rights and inclusion

Written submissions should ideally not exceed 500 words. Audio and video submissions should not exceed five (5) minutes and must be submitted in high-resolution or high-quality format.

Priority Themes

All topics related to disability inclusion are welcome. Priority consideration will be given to content addressing:

• Inclusive climate change adaptation for persons with disabilities
• Disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction
• Advocacy and organizational development for disability rights
• Inclusive education
• Economic inclusion and sustainable livelihoods
• Access to health and rehabilitation services
• Access to justice for persons with disabilities
• Inclusive governance and political participation
• Emerging issues at the intersection of disability and human rights

4.   SELECTION AND RECOGNITION

To ensure that strong content is never overlooked simply because of limited social media reach, selection will operate through two distinct categories:

• Category A – Best Content Quality: Up to 10 contributions selected purely on editorial merit (see scoring rubric below). Social media reach is not a factor.
• Category B – Highest Outreach Impact: Up to 5 additional contributions recognized for strong reach and dissemination after publication, including social media engagement, website views, and readership .

In total, up to 15 contributions will be selected for publication, and up to 10 outstanding contributions – drawn from both categories – will receive special recognition and a financial honorarium or reward, as per NFDN/CADiR policy.

Criterion	Marks	What We Look For
Relevance & Alignment	25	Connection to disability rights, inclusion, and CADiR priority themes
Originality & Creativity	20	Fresh perspective, authentic voice, or creative approach
Clarity & Quality of Expression	20	Structure, coherence, and craftsmanship
Rights-Based Language & Dignity	20	Respectful, person-first, non-stigmatizing language
Diversity & Inclusion	15	Balanced representation across disability type, gender, age, geography
TOTAL	100

Submissions are evaluated independently by the Program Manager and Senior Project Coordinator, with final shortlists subject to NFDN senior management approval.

5.   HOW TO SUBMIT

NFDN is committed to making this call genuinely accessible. You may submit your work through any of the following channels:

• Email: info@nfdn.org.np (CC: pc.cadir@nfdn.org.np), with subject line “ – Content Submission”
• Audio note or voice message, for contributors who cannot write independently
• Video submission (maximum 5 minutes, MP4 or MOV format)
• Braille-ready file or plain text format
• Assisted submission through your nearest Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD), or directly through NFDN, for those who need support

Please include your name, the type of disability (optional, self-identified), and a brief introduction with your submission.

6.   CONSENT, COPYRIGHT, AND SAFEGUARDING

• Contributors retain full authorship of their work. By submitting, you grant NFDN permission to edit, publish, translate, and disseminate your selected content – with proper credit – on NFDN’s website, social media, and with media partners, for non-commercial advocacy purposes.
• If your content involves children, women, survivors of violence, or persons with psychosocial or intellectual disabilities, please ensure documented informed consent is obtained from the individual(s) concerned or their guardian.
• Personal harm, trauma, or sensitive experiences should never be depicted without the explicit consent of the person affected. Identities of vulnerable individuals may be anonymized on request.

7.   DEADLINE AND CONTACT

Submissions must be received by the 31^st October, 2026  5:00 PM Nepal Standard Time. For queries or to request submission support, please contact:

• National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal (NFDN), Federal Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Email: info@nfdn.org.np; pc.cadir@nfdn.org.np
• Website: www.nfdn.org.np

NFDN is committed to ensuring that every person who wishes to contribute has a fair opportunity to do so. If you require any accommodation or support to participate, please reach out – we are here to help.

“Empowering Voices. Advancing Rights. Building Inclusion.”