Project Wings to Dreams

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 alre

On 4th May, 2024, members of Chain For Change working in the Project Wings to Dreams carried out an interactive session to the fellows of Women Leaders in Technology at Prime College, Khusibu. The session was focused to help the WLiT team understand about the project, its goals, activities, and impact along with their contribution to the community that we are serving. It began with the presentation from our Co-founder & Treasurer Sanjiya Shrestha explaining about disabilities and its types. Then, the Founder & President Abhishek Shahi briefed about the project journey and goals. Khushi Subedi explained about the trip that the group had in their design classes and workshop. Karmendra Shrestha shared how an individual conceptualized and made 3D models using locally available resources. Romee Jijicha explained the challenges that the team faced during the process. Joon Shakya - IT & Creative Specialists gave demonstration of CFC website and App along with the involvement of designing

On 18th March, 2024, members of Project Wings to Dreams gave presentation to the representative of St. Claret College, Bangalore, India where they shared about the project, its goals, activities, impact and challenges along with fun games and interaction. There were 2 teaching faculties and 8 students who attended this session. One of the project members, Sanskriti Pokharel welcomed and open the presentation with her moderating skills. Sangam Khadka shared about the project goals and the journey of collaboration between Chain For Change, St. Xavier's College, Universitat Politècnica de València and Expedición Solidaria,. Karmendra Shrestha presented about the CFC application and its features along with 3D designing team to the participants and Khushi Subedi explained about the journey that an individual had gone through as a project member in designing and making 3D models and working as a team to carry out workshops in schools to support children with visual disabilities. Srijan

On 9th March, 2024, members of Project Wings to Dreams carried out an interactive presentation to the Alumni of St. Xavier"s College in 16th Chiyaguff session. There were 35 attendees in the event who learned about Project Wings to Dreams, its goals, activities, impact and challenges along with fun games to understand and empathize about blindness. Project members Sangam Khadka and Sanskriti Pokharel moderated the session with their dramatic and emotional hosting skills. Founder and President of CFC Abhishek Shahi and Co-founder and Treasurer Sanjiya Shrestha shared about Chain For Change"s journey and the conceptualization of project and its goals. Project Lead, Joon Shakya who made CFC app and became a part of 3D design team showcased about the features of application via smart board. Likewise, Project Secretary Karmendra Shrestha presented about how each project members individually researched, designed and made accessible 3D models using locally available resources. Khushi Sube

On March 3, 2025, a workshop was conducted at Laboratory School under the Project Wings to Dreams, Kirtipur, to help students with visual disabilities learn 5 different concept through 3D models of the Solar System, Constellations, Parts of a Leaf, Nucleus of the Cell, and The Neuron. The students were guided on how to use the 3D models, learn from them, and explore additional information using the CFC app. To measure the effectiveness of the 3D models, students took a pre-test before interacting with the models and a post-test after engaging with them. The results showed a significant improvement in their understanding of the topics. The interactive nature of the models helped them grasp abstract concepts more easily. Students found the Solar System model useful but suggested adding Pluto and making the Sun a full sphere. Their learning improved by 23.33%. For Constellations, they wanted bigger models for better understanding, and their learning increased by 66.67%. In the Nucleus

On 27th February, 2025, project members of 2024/25 presented their group and individual presentation to Mrs. Ana Galiano Mainer who is working as the Study abroad and International Agreements Coordinator at International Affairs Office - Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain. At first, project members Supreme Khadka, Garima Shakya, Bhumika Shrestha, Sanskriti Ghimire Khatri and Smriti Panta jointly presented about the project and their journey so far. They explained how the project started, their engagements, and their experiences. Later, 16 project members from computer and non-computer team presented about their individual project. Each of them took their turn and explained about the 3D models that they design, the process of developing them and challenges that they were facing. They also highlighted how significant were the roles of international interns from UPV to learn 3D designing software and using the 3D printers.

On February 24, 2025, members of "Project Wings to Dreams" conducted a blindfold test to check the design and accessibility of 3D tactile models for students with visual disabilities. A member of the computer team participated in the test, and observations were recorded to improve the models. The session focused on two models: the Solar System and the Neuron Structure. The "Solar System" model represents the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies. The blindfolded participant did not struggle with orientation because of previous experience with similar models. However, some challenges were noted. The model was too large, making it difficult to locate Mercury and the Sun. The distance between Uranus and Mercury on the index side was too wide, causing confusion. The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter was also hard to recognize. Feedback suggested improving the Earth's texture and adjusting Braille labels for better navigation. The "Neuron Structure" model shows the different par

On January 20, 2025, a Blindfold test was administered by the members of "Project Wings to Dreams" to assess the design of tactile 3D models made for students with visual disabilities. The blindfold testing was carried out by three of the non-computer team from BA department, where participants were guided to evaluate models of Parts of Leaf, Nucleus of Cell & Constellation. This session not only highlighted the accessibility of these models but also provided valuable feedback to enhance their design. From difficulties in distinguishing textures to challenges in navigating Braille labeling, the findings revealed areas for improvement, making the models even more user-friendly and effective. The "Nucleus of the Cell" model, designed to educate about the nucleus's importance as the cell's core, was well-received but required adjustments. For example, participants faced challenges with the uneven surfaces and similar textures of the nuclear membrane and nucleoplasm. Meanwhile, the "