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Impact work in Dhanusha
Madhesh Province district containing Janakpur, the provincial capital and a Hindu pilgrimage centre.
Dhanusha District · Madhesh Province
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Development projects in Dhanusha
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Civil society for nature-based local agri-food-systems (CS4FS), Nepal
The project contributes to the promotion of local agri-food systems through nature-based solutions and policy localisation led by civil society organisations in Madhesh Province, Nepal. The objective of the project is to improve the food security and resilience of 5000 marginalized households (? 26.610 persons) in three municipalities of Dhanusa District. It is intended that 5000 marginalised households have transitioned towards a regenerative agriculture production at the project end, civil society actors from the agricultural sector promote and advocate regenerative agriculture at municipal and provincial level and 3 local governments support policy and programmes in agriculture in line with the agro-ecological principles (municipal/provincial level). 3 organisations (Aasaman, JWAS and PAC) together with local CBOs from the agricultural sector and other civil society stakeholders will work on a multi-stakeholder approach to promote regenerative agriculture. The project provides inclusive dialogues and links up with local government to address small holder farmers needs and their challenges in farming and to find solutions how their needs should be reflected in the local policies and programmes. The project has a participatory and inclusive approach that ensures that the most marginalised small holder farmers join the advocacy dialogues, including female farmers and farmers from the Dalit/ Musahar, muslim and other ethnic minority communities such as Maghi/ Tharu.
GIZ Nepal
completed
Resilience for Women through Climate-smart Economic Transformation
to build the climate resilience of marginalized women in Dhanusha, Nepal. of Resilience for Women through Climate-smart Economic Transformation from 2024-08-31 to 2026-06-15. Grantee name: Janaki Women Awareness Society (JWAS).
Gates Foundation
active
F.a: Advocating for consolidation of Equality and Non-discrimination for Sustainable Peace (ENDS) Action in Nepal
1. Project: 12261 Advocating for consolidation of Equality and Non-discrimination for Sustainable Peace (ENDS) Action in Nepal. 2. Project area and Country: Mahottari and Dhanusha district, Nepal 3. Project justification: Caste, gender and disability based inequalities and poverty are key problems that right holders have been facing. The situation has affected the right holders to realize their human rights such as economic rights, participation rights, right to dignified life, guaranteed by the national and international legal frameworks. There is lack of strong network of right holders in the project area to support them to identify areas of their right violation and effectively advocate their social and economic empowerment issues towards the government agencies. The Social norms and values have strong impact to create social and economic strata and structural poverty. 4. The main objective and the expected results: Enhanced socio-economic status of marginalized youth and women in Danusha and Mahattori district of Madesh Province. 5. Right-holders/beneficiaries: Right holders will include ethnic minority groups, youth, women, adolescent girls, women survivors of GBV, persons with disabilities, single women. This will be decided together with project document finalization. Duty bearers: Municipalities/Rural municipalities, Poverty and Cooperative section, DRR section and education section of municipal unit. 6. Implementing partner: Ratauli Youth Club (RYC) 7. Budget 2022: 36,500 EUR
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
completed
JANAKI WOMEN AWARENESS ICMPS V152 NEW DELHI
The project aims to transform the lives of 200 married Dalit girls, including Musahars, aged 15 to19 in Dhanusha district, Madhesh Province, building upon the learnings from implementing Breaking the Bonds I, to achieve functional literacy and numeracy through an intensive education intervention; their transitions into employment by establishing enterprise and earn a living, focusing on young married girls
DFAT / Irish Aid
pipeline
Tree planting activities in Dhanusha, Nepal
Create a safer, healthier, cleaner and greener environment. Create awerness
Germany - Federal Foreign Office
completed
Promoting quality Education for girls and marginalised communities
Promoting Quality Education for Girls and Marginalized Children in 4 municipalities in Dhanusha distric in Province No. 2
Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
active
F.a: Advocating for consolidating of equality and non-discrimination for sustainable peace action
1. Project: 11882 Advocating for consolidation of Equality and Non-discrimination for Sustainable Peace (ENDS) Action in Nepal #2. Project area and Country: Dhanusha and Mahottari districts, Nepal. #3. Project justification: #Caste based discrimination th at affects in particular the Dalits, is the worst form of discrimination practiced in Nepal. The Dalits have limited access to education and information and their social participation is limited. The status of women and girls is low. Yet, they lack the cap acity and skills to address these challenges. Their social mobility is limited and they have limited access to alternative livelihood opportunities and income. #The implementation of rights based on the provisions in the 2015 constitution and legislation i s weak. Communities and their leaders lack knowledge and information about how to exercise their rights and fulfil their duties. In the coming years, policy advocacy will play a crucial role in influencing local laws and policymaking processes on behalf of the marginalized groups, as well as to establish platforms to promote dialogue between the people and the service providers. #4. The main objective and expected results:#The main objective of the project is to increase the participation of Dalits and the poorest rural communities in social and economic activities, local structures and decision-making that affect their lives. This will be accomplished through enhanced access to social and economic capital and opportunities and increased knowledge and eviden ce based advocacy for the inclusion and equality of the target groups. The main activities include support to the implementation of small-scale community development schemes, entrepreneurship, business and skill trainings, support to local IGAs/MEs, awaren ess raising on new governance structures and peoples roles and rights based on the provisions in the national legislation, networking and capacity building for local leaders, and evidence based advocacy toward the local government. #5. Right-holders/ benef iciaries: 1932 targeted Dalits in Dhanusha and Mahottari districts #Duty bearers: District Administration Office, Nepal Police, justice providers and government offices #6. Implementing partner: Nepal National Dalit Social Welfare Organization (NNDSWO)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Marginalised No More
Marginalised No More is a 3-year project funded by DfID through the Girls Education Challenge supporting 7500 out of school Musahar girls aged 10 to 18. The project involves three key interventions (i) an Accelerated Learning Programme that will help girls achieve foundational literacy and numeracy; (ii) a Transition Programme which will help girls to either enrol into formal education or further vocational training tailored to help them secure employment or self employment; and (iii) a Life Skills Programme which enables Musahar girls as well as boys to resist and respond to gender-based violence, as well as to become active decision makers in their communities. The project is being implemented in five districts (Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha, Saptari and Sunsari) in Province 2 of Nepal.
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