Bihani Social Venture

08/10/2025

Bihani Social Venture presents a Certified Course:
“𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬”

We are excited to introduce a unique interdisciplinary course designed to explore emerging issues in ageing and the need for a multidimensional approach to promote the health and well-being of older adults.

This course is ideal for professionals and individuals interested in working in the ageing sector.

🔍 Why This Matters
According to the World Health Organization (WHO):

By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries.
The pace of population ageing is much faster than in the past.
In 2020, the number of people aged 60 and above surpassed the number of children under 5.
From 2015 to 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 will nearly double from 12% to 22%.

🎓 By the end of this course, participants will gain knowledge in:

Importance of mental health in elderly care
- Understanding ageing-related issues
- Disaster risk reduction: Creating age-specific safe spaces
- Dealing with loss and grief
- Coping with cognitive decline and motor function changes
- Coping with diagnosis: Practical coping mechanisms
- Social prescription: A holistic approach to physical and mental well-being
- Psychosocial support
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), including -Psychological First Aid and paraprofessional counselling
- Mental health across the lifespan: Understanding psychotic and neurological disorders in the elderly

📚 Course Includes:

Networking opportunities with relevant experts
✅ Certification provided upon successful completion
💸 Course Fee Applies
Special discounts available for Bihani Saathi Ko Saathi & Resource Pool Members and their families.

📞 For more information, please contact:
9803867707 or email us at ask.bihani@outlook.com 🙏

06/10/2025

✨𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 (𝐏𝐅𝐀)✨

📅 Date: 14 October 2025, Tuesday
📍 Venue: Bihani Social Venture Office, Chhetraphal Bhagwati Marg, Dhobighat Lalitpur
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💰 Charges:
Rs. 3000 per person | Rs. 2500 for couples | Rs. 2000 for students
(Inclusive of certificate & refreshments | Group Discounts Available)

🧠 Why PFA?
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a practical and essential skill that enables anyone to provide care, comfort, and support to people facing difficult or overwhelming situations. Just like physical first aid helps with injuries, PFA equips us with the tools to listen, respond, and connect meaningfully—whether at home, in the workplace, or within our community.

This workshop is designed to benefit educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, community leaders, and anyone who wishes to strengthen their ability to support others.

05/10/2025

Wishing our September born Bihani Saathi Ko Saathi & Resource Pool Members a very Happy and Healthy Birthday 🎂
Hope your day is filled with happiness and love. Have a wonderful year ahead 😊

1. Shailendra Rajbhandari
2. Nugal Vaidya
3. Haseena Shakya
4. Krishna Gurung
5. Sweta Jain
6. Pawitra Rai Bista
7. Rama Shrestha Joshi

Bihani Family ❤️

01/10/2025

In commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons, with the theme "𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬", Bihani hosted a virtual session with Lumanti Manandhar. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for joining, despite the festive season's busy schedule. We are especially grateful to Lumanti for her insightful facilitation. Wishing everyone a joyful Dashain, and a gentle reminder to take care of your health 🙏

Lumanti Manandhar is a public health professional with a Master of Public Health from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. She is currently engaged in public health research, contributing to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions. In addition, she has led and facilitated capacity-building workshops and community-based projects focused on elder care, disability inclusion, livelihood development, and social inclusion. Her experience includes conducting community health sessions, facilitating training programs, and managing projects during her time with Bihani.

𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑫𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 9 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌.

In commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons, with the theme "𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢?...

30/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In observance of the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) with the theme "𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬," we invite you to join us for a virtual session on 1st October 2025, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with Lumanti Manandhar.

Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zgx-dbxb-kwg

𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
- IDOP Discussions
- Health and Well-being
- Interactive Q&A Session

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫:
Lumanti Manandhar is a public health professional with a Master of Public Health from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. She is currently engaged in public health research, contributing to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions. In addition, she has led and facilitated capacity-building workshops and community-based projects focused on elder care, disability inclusion, livelihood development, and social inclusion. Her experience includes conducting community health sessions, facilitating training programs, and managing projects during her time with Bihani.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful session 😊

29/09/2025

यस विजयादशमीको पावन अवसरमा हामी सबैलाई हार्दिक शुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दछौं । यस दशैंले सबैमा खुशी, शान्ति, समृद्धि र सौहार्द ल्याओस् ।
Wishing you all a very Happy Vijaya Dashami ❤️
Team Bihani 🙏

27/09/2025

As we welcome this Dashain season, Bihani hosted a special monthly Bhetghat and potluck with our members. 🌸 The gathering was filled with joy — from the variety of delicious food to heartfelt conversations and sharing our plans for the festival. A heartfelt thank you to Upendra Shakya and Krish Maharjan for adding magic to the evening with their beautiful music. 🎶

Wishing our Bihani family and everyone a very happy, healthy, and blessed Dashain! ✨

25/09/2025

Dashain Ramjham 😃

24/09/2025

"Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia"- Alzheimer's Disease International

To commemorate World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September we had the privilege of being part of:

- The awareness session on Managing Alzheimer’s conducted by Bihani Social Venture’s Medical Advisory Board Member and Geriatrician Dr. Ananta Aryal on 20 September.
- Panel discussion and interaction organized by Hope Hermitage Elderly Care-Senior Citizen Home,Club & Day Care, Gairidhara with representatives of Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Society - ARDS, NEPAL, Senior Citizens Association Kathmandu, Department of Health Services Ministry of Health and Population-Nepal, Hope Hermitage Nepal. Our heartfelt thanks to the Pramila Bajracharya Thapa, Celeste S Bajracharya, team and residents of HHEC for making us a part of the much needed event.

Dementia Facts:
• Dementia is a term used to describe different brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion
• Early symptoms of dementia can include memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, problems with language and changes in personality
• There is currently no cure for dementia, but a range of support is available for people with dementia and their carers
• Dementia knows no social, economic, or ethnic boundaries
• Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Other causes include vascular disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and fronto-temporal dementia

- Alzheimer's Disease International