About Us

A Vision Born from the Streets of Dhangadhi

Dristi Foundation Nepal was established with a simple but powerful mission: to see (Dristi means 'vision') the invisible — those abandoned by family and society, living without shelter, food, or mental health care on the streets of Sudurpashchim Province.

Based in Basant Tol, Ward No. 5, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, the foundation has grown into one of the region's most recognized social welfare organizations, rescuing over 200 individuals and providing safe shelter to 45+ women at any given time.

The Woman Who Refused to Look Away

Kalpana Bhatt founded Dristi Foundation Nepal after witnessing the silent suffering of homeless women on the streets of Dhangadhi — women abandoned by their families, struggling with untreated mental illness, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to.

Her tireless advocacy has not only built a shelter but has transformed the conversation around mental health in Sudurpashchim Province. Through partnerships with Citizens Bank, local government bodies, and volunteer networks, she has created a sustainable ecosystem of care.

Today, Dristi Foundation is a beacon of hope — a place where the abandoned are welcomed, the unwell are healed, and the forgotten are remembered.