The Joint Recovery Action Plan (JRAP) In Nepal Receives £13 Million From FCDO To Meet The Critical Needs Of Western Nepal’s Earthquake-Affected Population
By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE May 16, 2024
Ms. KAMIKAWA, Japan's Foreign Minister, commenced her recent official tours from the iconic Mt. Fuji. As a fitting conclusion to her extensive journey across Africa and South Asia, she opted for Nepal, a nation renowned for its awe-inspiring Himalayas. On her first journey to the land of Mount Everest, she immersed herself in the local culture by visiting heritage sites and bookstores, observing the deep and lasting bonds between people.
By Keshab Poudel May 13, 2024
In a time when a large number of families left behind by migrant workers lack skills and job opportunities, the money earned by these workers is often spent on consumption and services. However, the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERP) SAMRIDDHI Project, a collaborative effort between the Government of Nepal (GoN) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), overseen by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), has provided a solution. By focusing on the art of traditional Dhaka weaving, which was on the verge of disappearing in many hilly regions, SAMRIDDHI has economically empowered female members of left-behind families in the Koshi Province of Nepal, enabling them to achieve economic independence. The Samriddhy Project has implemented various off-farm and on-farm programs targeting the spouses of migrant males in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces. Additionally, the promotion of Dhaka weaving has also supported the Government of Nepal's "Make in Nepal" campaign.
By Keshab Poudel May 10, 2024
Supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and executed by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS), the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERP) SAMRIDDHI has organized Vocational Skill Training (VST) that integrates market chains and modern technology. This initiative has empowered numerous young women from 16 districts in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces to shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture, thereby boosting rural prosperity. In Bhojpur and Bara Districts, where unique climatic and cultural characteristics prevail, two women have exemplified how commercializing agriculture can help combat poverty. Despite the diversity in climate and culture, the Samriddhi project has proven that VST is a unifying factor in the transition from subsistence farming to a profitable enterprise, ultimately increasing women's income.
By Keshab Poudel May 06, 2024