Welcome to Chain For Change
“Respecting & binding all the pure & philanthropic soul;
Creating resilient, capable, humanitarian & inclusive world.”
Who we are
Chain For Change - CFC
परिवर्तनको लागि सञ्जाल - प.ला.स.
A youth led non-profitable, non-governmental and social welfare organization established on 20th September, 2017. It imagines an inclusive world where person with visual disability and others function according to their complete capacity with respect, dignity and cooperation in the society. CFC ensure active participation of persons with and without visual disabilities in all the programs so that, those without disability could understand and realize social inclusion is possible if they accept it as their collective responsibility.
- Local government (Ward 26): 15th September, 2017
- District Administration Office: 20th September, 2017 Rec no: 247
- Social Welfare Council: 26th September, 2017 Rec no: 46578
Vision
'Chain For Change' envisions persons with visual disabilities to live their lives with full dignity and rights where persons with and without disabilities reside with comprehensive acceptance and mutual cooperation.
Mission
To carry out programs and projects for persons with and without visual disabilities to enhance their life and create inclusive society by insuring their rights and discouraging discrimination.
Goal
To put effort in making experiences of persons with visual disabilities more accessible, friendlier and equal.
What We Do?
We are working to break the barriers through our action and make this world accessible. We connect people, collect memories and change lives. Here is what we are doing:
Project Wings to Dreams
Introduction
Project Wings to Dreams is an initiative by Chain For Change in collaboration with Expedición Solidaria, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain, and St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu to solve the graphical challenges faced by persons with visual disabilities in their academic and daily lives using 3D and tactile technology.
The accessible 3D models we create not only serve those with visual disabilities but also benefit all individuals, creating an inclusive environment. Many researches and practices by different governments and organizations from Australia, USA, and China substantiate this idea of Accessibility and Inclusion. This is why we aim to create an Accessible, Beautiful, and Inclusive world with this project and need your support in any way possible.
Goals:
- To integrate 3D/tactile printing with braille labeling, audio description, and other accessible mediums for all possible diagrams and graphical content in academic courses for persons with visual disabilities.
- To establish ‘maqueta’ in all possible touristic and public structures along with accessible descriptions so that understanding and navigation of such places for persons with visual disabilities become accessible.
Wings to Dreams (सपनाहरु को पखेटा)
Wings to Dreams (सपनाहरु को पखेटा) is the new documentary by Chain For Change, continuing the journey started with Wings of Consciousness. The film highlights Project Wings to Dreams, an initiative by Chain For Change in collaboration with Expedición Solidaria, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain, and St. Xavier's College, Maitighar. Through accessible 3D models, tactile learning tools, and innovative in-door navigation, the documentary reveals how small but meaningful interventions can open doors to independence, confidence, and equal participation for individuals with visual disabilities. It also tells the heartfelt success stories of children, families, teachers, interns, partners, and CFC as a whole who have joined hands in this mission. Watch the full documentary:
Project Wings to Dreams 2023-2024
Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities
An initiation by Chain For Change - CFC in collaboration with Expedición Solidaria, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain and St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu under the project "Wings to Dreams". Establishing Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities and integrating it in education system is CFC's mega project to overcome the graphical challenges faced by persons with visual disabilities. There are subjects in curriculum having diagram and graphical content which are understood only through visual cues or perception. This causes more than 90% of the published materials in the world inaccessible to persons with visual disabilities states World Blind Union. This is why, we need your attention and support in any way possible. Chain For Change has received the 3D printer with the support from Expedición Solidaria and has inaugurated the Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu on 17th March, 2023. A dedicated course has alre3D Design Classes for Dedicated Team - 2023
Dedicated team from BSCCSIT and BIM started their 3D Design classes from 7th August, 2023 - Monday at PTA hall of St. Xavier's College. Ms. Victoria Olcina Marcos who is the exchange student from Universitat Politècnica de València to St. Xavier's College, Maitighar and interned instructor to Project Wings to Dreams; 3D for Accessibility initiated by Chain For Change has been taking 3D design classes for 3 days per week. Every day the involved members are working on different software to learn and create 3D concept and design. They are also sketching and engaged in participatory group activities to innovate new and effective ideas. These members are responsible for the printing and improving the inclusive 3D materials.Inauguration of Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities
Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities was inaugurated in St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu on 17th March, 2023 - Friday in an event jointly organized by Chain For Change along with Expedición Solidaria, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain and St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu. Mr. Abhishek Shahi, Founder and President of Chain For Change, Ms. Sanjiya Shrestha, Cofounder and Treasurer, Mr. Joon Shakya, It and Creative Specialist, Father Principal Dr. Augustine Thomas S.J, Superior and Director of International Relations Fr. Jiju Varghese, S.J, Director of Loyola Campus Fr. Bobby Josef S.J, representative members of Expedición Solidaria Dr. Cristina Gomez Vicente and Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez Cortes, Board Members of CFC, Departmental heads and teachers from St. Xavier's College, Dr. Lakpa Sherpa, Principal of Laboratory Secondary School, Mrs. Mina Shrestha, Coordinator and Mrs. Samita Devi Shakya, Blind Section In charge, and invited guest attended this even
Project Wings to Dreams 2024-2025
Inauguration of 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar - 2024
On 3rd December, 2024 - Tuesday, very first accessible 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu in Nepal was inaugurated in the auspicious occasion of St. Xavier's Day along with International Day of Persons with Disabilities by reverent Father Principal Dr. Augustine Thomas, S.J and Mr. Yogendra Shakya owner of Ace Hotels and Resorts. The Maqueta is inclusive in nature which serves diverse background of users with and without visual disabilities with impressive features like 3D and tactile touch to indicate the architecture, braille labeling to indicate different location, and QR code to provide guidance to independent navigation throughout the premises. It is design by Intern Architect for Accessibility (2023/24) of Chain For Change Ms. Valeria Muller Tofiño as a part of Project Wings to Dreams; 3D for Accessibility. Along with that, our Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024 - 2025) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva and Intern Design Instructor (2024 - 2025) Ms. GalaInclusive Dance Workshop - 2024
On 13th September, 2024 - Friday, Chain For Chane conducted an Inclusive Dance Workshop for project members of first and second batches of Project Wings to Dreams. The workshop was facilitated by two of the project members Garima Shakya and Aachal Bhatta. They choreographed a song where duos danced. The special thing about this workshop was one of the partner was blindfolded and the other was not. The partner of blindfolded pair had to teach the steps as according to the beat. All the project members celebrated and enjoyed the session. They also got to see the world in a new prospective after the completion of this workshop.Installation of Accessible Signboards & Braille Labels in Lift at St. Xavier's College
On September 1, 2024 - Sunday, Chain For Change - CFC has completed installing braille labeling at the lift to indicate the buttons and 6 accessible signboards at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu as a part of making this institution accessible and inclusive. Installation of 6 Accessible Sign Boards in St. Xavier's College, Maitighar for In-door Navigation We have installed 6 accessible sign boards in different parts of our college that would indicate Female and Male Toilets, Lift, Stairs, Canteen and Resource Center for Accessible Facilities. These sign boards contains braille and QR code that would give guided audio description for in-door navigation to persons with visual disabilities. One can scan the QR code by using our QR scanner of Chain For Change app or camera of the mobile phone to get guided description to any of the 6 location mentioned in the accessible signboards installed at the college. We are testing the efficacy of the accessible signboards and as we advan
Project Wings to Dreams 2025-2026
Workshop on Designing an Accessible 3D Model & In-door Games - 2025
On 5th September 2025, members of the non-computer team from Project Wings to Dreams participated in a workshop facilitated by our Founder and President, Mr. Abhishek Shahi. The session focused on the challenges and benefits of developing 3D models and explored different measures to make them accessible for all. Mr. Shahi, who recently completed his thesis on "3D and Tactile as Teaching Learning Tools: A Visual Disability Education in Nepal", shared valuable insights from his research. His work highlights how 3D and tactile models can help overcome graphical barriers in inclusive education for students with visual disabilities. The objectives of his study were to identify both the benefits and challenges of using 3D and tactile models, and to explore practical solutions for making these resources more widely accessible. He explained that accessible 3D models can be created using different methods—such as resin and filament 3D printers, or even simple, locally available materials li3D Design & Printing Class for Computer Team - 2025
Chain For Change, in collaboration with St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Expedición Solidaria, and Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), has launched a 3D design, printing, and maintenance training program under Project Wings to Dreams: 3D for Accessibility. The training began on 27th July 2025 and is designed for new project members (2025/26) and staff of St. Xavier's College. In the first sessions, participants were introduced to Blender software, 3D printers (filament and resin), slicer tools, and interface basics under the guidance of Supreme Khadka and Rochak Khatiwada. They later advanced to hands-on modeling with facilitators Rayan Karki and Garima Shakya, practicing core techniques like Extrude, Inset, and Loop Cut by creating simple models such as cups, dustbins, and honeycomb patterns. By mid-August, learners explored more advanced features including Modifiers, Bezier curves, smooth shading, and SVG extrusion, applying their skills to accessible models like LEGO bl
Testimonials
Fr. Dr. Augustine Thomas, S.J.
Principal St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu “This day is a day of celebration and also a moment of pride for our St. Xavier's College. It is a signal or sign that make our education and platform more inclusive. Even more our moto of guiding students to be the leaders of the society and 3 great individuals who started CFC is our students who went on to be leaders for a community and a segment of people in the country for whom they would make a difference. They came up with this 3D project. I had no clue what it was. I eventually figured it out now. We got started the project in the college and I would like to thank Abhishek, Sanjiya and also Joon for tirelessly working for this. And, I want to tell you that we are so proud of you. Thank You!”Dr. Cristina Gomez Vicente
Optometrist & Member Representative Expedición Solidaria “Universitat Politècnica de València is excited to collaborate in 3D printing project because it is a perfect tool to provide materials to blind students and their problems. The students of St. Xavier's College are going to design and provide 3D models that would be useful to different students from different schools. In the future, we hope that students from UPV can come here to collaborate with the students of St. Xavier'. Today Guillermo and I am very happy to be here in the beginning of this beautiful project and I hope this collaboration last for a long time. Thank You!”Fr. Jiju Varghese, S.J.
Superior and Director of International Relations St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu “Today is the perfect example of how the world can become beautiful, accessible and inclusive when we join hands together. When Abhishek, Sanjiya, Joon and team of Chain For Change came up with this idea, we were more than happy to join our hands with them and also the representative from Spain specially Fanny and Angela, they have been a big support for us in implementing this project. I believe that this is only the beginning and St. Xavier's will have each hands always extended for such collaboration both nationally or internationally because at the end of it all we want the world to be more beautiful place, we want it to be inclusive and we want it to be accessible for everyone. So, let's join hands together. Let's all be proud of this moment; proud of our alumni who took this initiative. Thank You!”Fr. Jomon Jose, S.J.
Former Vice Principal St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu “They just fall from heaven like stars and they brighten out the lives of others. Congratulation! CFC (Chain For Change). I was teasing Abhishek, it should be Couples For Change. Couple in a sense where people who can come together to make a difference in this world. So, I wish all the very best for CFC. May the chain that you create may never be broken and be embrace the entire world so that this world would be a better place because of you and CFC. Thank You!”Dr. Rajendra Man Banepali
Knowledge Management Focal Point United Nation Information Centre - UNIC “You should not only work from your mind but also from your heart. Like how I worked with Sanjiya and other friends. This was my personal initiative to challenge myself working with persons with disabilities. You should learn to challenge yourself. That's your challenge. Challenge yourself, for those who state themselves as able person. You should be able to get the result of working with persons with disabilities. Challenge yourself and make a change. Thank You!”
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How You Can Help?
Would you want to share smile to blind and visually impaired person? Do you want to contribute to the society of Nepal and make the life of persons with visual disability and others meaningful? You are more than welcome to be a part of our family. You can: