Fura is a youth leader and social advocate advancing SRHR, sustainability, and youth empowerment.
Fura is a youth leader and social advocate advancing SRHR, sustainability, and youth empowerment. He works actively on SRHR for Deaf youth in Nepal, lead impactful initiatives through Y-PEER Nepal , and promote inclusive, community-driven development locally and globally.
In Nepal, Deaf young people are often left out of conversations around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) especially when it comes to pleasure. While there has been progress in involving Deaf youth in general SRHR education, most of what’s available focuses on risks, safety, and violence. Rarely do we talk about pleasure, body autonomy, or consent in a way that's accessible and meaningful to them. “Feeling Safe, Feeling Seen” is a project I’ve designed to change that. It addresses a real gap: Deaf youth in Nepal rarely have the chance to learn about sexuality and pleasure in their own language Nepali Sign Language and within safe, supportive environments. Cultural taboos, a lack of inclusive materials, and communication barriers have made it difficult for Deaf young people to explore these topics freely and confidently. This project aims to create that space by training Deaf youth as peer educators. Using our existing network of Deaf youth across Nepal, we will offer online training sessions with the support of sign language interpreters. These sessions will introduce key concepts around pleasure including safe and consensual touch, body awareness, desire, and boundaries while connecting them to the larger framework of SRHR. Once trained, these peer educators will lead workshops in their schools and communities. These won’t just be educational sessions, they will be safe, welcoming spaces where Deaf youth can ask questions, share experiences, and begin to challenge the shame and silence that often surrounds topics of sexuality and pleasure.