Literacy and Livelihoods for 445 Women in Nepal

We are implementing integrated project activities with the Tharu communities in Dang in coordination with local stakeholders through the women cooperative groups. The response has and been wonderful and encourages us to continue our work with these communities all made possible through your contribution.

Background

Our projects also address environmental challenges through literacy classes, training for sustainable livelihoods, raising awareness and changing attitudes through advocacy and networking. We assist local women cooperative groups to plant tree seedlings in their villages so eventually they will have enough fodder to feed their animals and keep the community looking green. 

Achievements

Language Development Centre Nepal and Help Society Nepal is jointly implementing the project activities in close coordination with local stakeholders. We are empowering women led community groups to improve their socio-economic status. The following achievements are made based on project and community's records.

1.   767 members are actively involved from 71 community groups, among them we are providing direct support to 7 Women Groups with 250 members.

2.   Approximately 140,000 seedlings are planted for fodder trees and one hector of land used to produce forage.

3.   Local Government offices had provided 25,000 seedlings for our activities.

4.   We planted more than 200 seedlings at Help Society Nepal compound to develop model green garden.

 Social Impact

• Women taking part in decision making process for allocation of resources
• Increasing confidence among the women in the community
• Tharu women are in good position to communicate with the wider community
• Greater awareness and increased respect for women by men

People attitudes are changing. Local communities are more aware about their rights, responsibilities, children education and environmental issues. 

Economic Impact

• 1370 Baby goats and piglets and 20 buck (goats) were provided to poor members/families to start family-based animal husbandry under Get-one-Give-One (gift) program.
• Three cooperatives are now registered to collect deposit and grant loans to members.  $4,596) has been collected and loaned to cooperative members.

Challenges

Women led group need more coaching, support and exposure to develop their capacity and influences in the community. Neighboring communities asking us to expand the project activities and existing program need to regular support with close monitoring.

Thank you for your continued support to the Tharu communities in Nepal. Please continue to check our website, http://www.ldcnepal.org/ for updates on our progress, and share this link with friends and family.