active· Livelihoods

Promote agro ecology which leads to secure livelihood and income generation for farmers and community in Nepal

The project partner runs a training institute that offers non-academic training in the field of social work. The focus is on courses that enable young people, particularly those from rural areas, to acquire the basic knowledge required for social and development work in their home communities. The aim is also to reduce the exodus of young people from their home communities. Many NGOs send their staff to the institute for training or recruit personnel trained there. In addition, the project partner supports local NGOs and cooperatives in rural areas with their organisational development and the implementation of their projects, particularly in the least developed western regions of Nepal. This makes an important contribution to improving the living conditions of numerous marginalised families in the project area. The project’s objectives include introducing smallholder farmers to organic farming by using local seeds, compost fertiliser and organic technologies. Furthermore, young people and agricultural leaders learn about community-led development processes and work together to address shared concerns. Young leaders are also trained to support marginalised communities.