Nepal Association of the Blind (NAB) is a national, rights-based umbrella organization representing 53 district member organizations of persons with visual impairments. Founded on 21 January 1993 in Kathmandu, NAB builds on a movement initiated by young blind activists in 1986. Guided by the principle “By the Blind, Of the Blind, For the Blind,” NAB is committed to ensuring the meaningful leadership, governance, and participation of persons with visual impairments in advancing and protecting their rights. NAB is the second-oldest organization of persons with disabilities (OPD) in Nepal and a founding member of the National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFD-N).
NAB is legally registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu (Registration No. 320) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (Affiliation No. 1037). At the national level, NAB is affiliated with NFDN and the NGO Federation of Nepal and internationally with the World Blind Union (WBU). With seven provincial committees, 53 district member organizations, and 73 municipal networks, NAB has a nationwide presence and represents more than 4,000 members across Nepal.