Project Summary
The project is a complementary project to CILREN with four new networking areas (3 wards of SRM or 2 former VDCs) It is ongoing in 10 villages ( 8 former VDCs). The project aims to contribute to poverty reduction among smallholders while simultaneously promoting livelihoods and food security. It places a specific focus on women’s empowerment, building resilience against the impacts of climate change, and facilitating adaptation to these changes.
Objective
Objective 1: Marginalized earthquake affected targeted HHs (Households) in the 6 VDCs practiced diversified agriculture and improved their livelihoods
Objective 2: Marginalized earthquake-affected target HHs in the 6 VDCs increased their community-based disaster preparedness.
Expected Results:
- Capacity development, and skill enhancements of smallholders in diversification and pro-organic farming (agriculture) practices and in the value chain of agriculture commodities.
- Development of agro-enterprises and increased incomes & improved livelihoods by the smallholders.
- Established agro-entrepreneurship as an effective approach for the prosperity of the smallholders.
- Farmers opt for/adapt pro-organic/ecosystem-based practices, including climate-resilient farming with reduced or no use of agrochemicals.
- Smallholders are aware of and practicing climate-resilient/climate-smart farming.