 |
|
|
|
 |
|||
|
|
|
|
Beneficiaryfeeding fodder to her cows.
Farmer pouring water for his buffalo.
Farmer working with his buffalo.
Farming family in front of their home in the highlands.
Home of a farming family in the highlands.
Beneficiary and her child in front of their home.
Beneficiary laying out vegetation for drying.
Farmer in front of his home in the highlands.
Farmhouse in the highlands. Squash and marigolds grow outside at the front of the house.
Beneficiary doing chores at her farmhouse.
View of the Nepalese mountains and terraced valley.
Portrait of a beneficiary in front of her house in the highlands.
Farmers tending to the seedlings in his garden.
Newly planted trees along a slope in the highlands. Planting trees on steep areas helps stabilise the land, prevent erosion and retain moisture.
Beneficiary and her children in front of their home in the highlands.
Beneficiary cooking in front of her home.
Beneficiary washing her family's clothing in a stream nearby her home.
Beneficiary and her family at their farm in the highlands.
Beneficiary selling lemons and peanuts along the road.
Beneficiary doing chores at her home.
Farmer ploughing field with a team of oxen.
Landscape view of the Nepalese mountains.
Beneficiary operating a grain mill situated above a mountain stream.
Beneficiary operating a grain mill situated above a mountain stream.
Landscape of terraced hillside.
Farmhouse and cultivated landscape.
Farmhouse and cultivated landscape.
Beneficiaries from the highlands.
Beneficiaries from the highlands.
Portrait of a woman in the highlands.
Group of women in the highlands.
Group of women in the highlands.
View of the Nepalese mountains and terraced valley.
Group of women in the highlands.
Beneficiary at her home in the highlands.
Beneficiary at her home in the highlands.
Beneficiary at her home in the highlands.
Hand painting of the project site. The portrait was completed by a beneficiary as a symbol of appreciation and support for the project.
Hand painting of the project site. The portrait was completed by a beneficiary as a symbol of appreciation and support for the project.
Beneficiary carrying fodder to her livestock farm.
Beneficiary carrying fooder to her livestock farm.
Beneficiaries bringing cut firewood to their farms. Firewood is used as fuel for cooking.
Cultivated slope in Paalung.
Beneficiary cultivating bamboo in Paalung.
Woman cultivating bamboo in Paalung.
Beneficiary at her home.
Landscape view of a mountaintop village.
Buffaloes travelling along a dirt road in the highlands.
Farmer and his buffalo ploughing his small terrace in the highlands.
Farmer and his buffalo ploughing his small terrace in the highlands.
Farmer and his buffalo ploughing his small terrace in the highlands.
Beneficiary washing household items at a new well built by the project.
Beneficiary grinding grain into flour using a small hand mill.
Indigenous woman fills out a loan application form.
A boy carries reeds used to weave wicker baskets, a cottage industry product supported by the project.
The livestock component of the project provides farmers with animals to hire out for transportation.
Man on his way to Kalyanpur carrying a plough.
Young women braiding each others hair.
A women's group listens to a training teacher near Kamala. Training of women's group is supported by the Women's Development Programme.
Taking productsto the market on the road from Bhagwanpur to Lahan.
Selling handicrafts at Lahan's rural market.
Selling handicrafts at Lahan's rural market.
Cottage industries are an important source of off-farm income for small farmers, particularly landless labourers and women.
A woman sifts maize at a mill in Gajuri Dhading.
A woman feeds her chickens on her poultry farm in Tharpu. The farm has been financed in part by the project through the Agricultural Bank of Nepal.
A farmer feeds chickens on her poultry farm in Tharpu. The farm was financed in part by the project through the Agricultural Bank of Nepal.
A poultry farmer packages her eggs in cartons in a small general store. Her poultry farm has been financed in part by the project through the Agricultural Bank of Nepal.
A suspended bridge near Tharpu.
A member of the Womens Development Branch in Gajuri holds up a bamboo tray with emblem of the credit branch. Bamboo basket making is one of the major income generating cottage industries initiated by the group.
A member of the Womens Development Branch in Gajuri holds up a bamboo tray with emblem of the credit branch. Bamboo basket making is one of the major income generating cottage industries initiated by the group.
A member of the Womens Development Branch in gajuri Dhading displays a jute bag made by the group.
A member of the Womens Development Branch in gajuri Dhading displays a jute hat made by the group.
A woman sells groceries at a small shop opened with assistance from the womens development branch in Gajuri Dhading.
A woman sells groceries at a small shop opened with assistance from the womens development branch in Gajuri Dhading.
Women have left water jugs in line near a fountain to benefit from the clean drinking water that is about to arrive in Gajuri Dhading.
A view of the landscape in the Gajuri area,
A view of the landscape in the gajuri area.
A woman sifts maize at a mill in Gajuri Dhading.
A woman sifts maize at a mill in Gajuri Dhading.
A woman sews cloths for customers using a sewing machine and working on the sidewalk in Gajuri Dhading.
A food vendors stand in Nareswar. A customer is resting.
Landscape of terraced slopes.
An invalid woman is being carried in a basket to a hospital near Nareswar.
A woman feeding her goats. The Woman Development Branch of Gorkha has provided loans for livestock production;
Landscape of terraced slopes.
Two porters carry polythene pipes from Gorkha to Nareswar. The pipes are to be used for a drinking water and irrigation system.
Two porters carry polythene pipes from Gorkha to Nareswar. The pipes are to be used for a drinking water and irrigation system.
A woman working around her yard.
Portrait of a woman working around her yard.
Portrait of a woman working around her yard.
Landscape of terraced slopes.
Landscape of terraced slopes.
A woman on the way to the market stops to eat something by the side of the road.
A woman working on her land.
A woman carrying a bundle of animal fodder.
Woman washes clothes at a water tap in Nareswar.
A child is being weighed and a mother is receiving medication for her child, at the child health centre in Nareswar.
A woman buys soap at a small shop opened with the assistance of a loan from the Women's Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
A child is being weighed and a mother is receiving medication for her child, at the child health centre in Nareswar.
A member of the Womens Development Branch in Nareswar Gorkha holds up a bamboo tray with emblem of the credit branch. Bamboo basket making is one of the major income generating micro industries initiated by the group.
A woman frying the local version of doughnuts at her home in Nareswar.
A beneficiary takes her goats to graze. The Women's Development Branch of Nareswar Gorkha has provided loans for livestock promotion as an income generating activity.
The owner of a small shop opened with the assistance of a loan from the Women's Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha shows the booklet where the shops entries are recorded.
Women on there way to the market in Gorkha.
Porters rest by the side of the road in Gorkha.
Children in an outdoor classroom near Nareswar.
Children in an outdoor classroom near Nareswar.
Children in an outdoor classroom near Nareswar.
Portrait of an old woman farmer in Nareswar Ghorka.
Children play at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Children play at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Children play at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
A volunteer teacher gives singing lessons to children at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Landscape of terraced slopes.
A volunteer teacher gives lessons to children at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
A volunteer teacher gives lessons to children at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
A volunteer teacher gives lessons to children at a child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
A child at the child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha displays a chart with numbers.
Children in an outdoor classroom near Nareswar.
Children in an outdoor classroom near Nareswar.
Terraced hill near Nareswar.
Terraced hill near Nareswar.
Terraced hill near Nareswar.
School girls on their way home in Nareswar.
Children playing outdoors at the child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Terraced hill near Nareswar that is ready for rice plantation.
Farmers ready terraced slope for rice plantation near Nareswar.
Countryside in Nareswar Gorkha with farmhouses and terraced hill slopes in background.
Terraced slope with farmer cultivating one of the terraces.
Two girls on their way to gather firewood in the forest near Nareswar Gorkha.
Family standing in front of their farmhouse near Nareswar.
Tree branches at sunset.
Slopes that have been reforestated by the Women Development Branch.
Children and teachers outdoors at the child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Portrait of a child at the child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
Portrait of a child at the child care centre initiated by the Women Development Branch in Noreswar Gorkha.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
Old man holds a baby near Noareswar Gorkha.
Slopes that have been reforested by the Women Development Branch.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
The Women Development Branch has organized women's groups to help in environmental conservation. Here women are weeding to protect what they have planted.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Women at the produce market in Dumre.
Woman selling vegetables at the produce market in Dumre.
A pig farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
A pig farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
A pig farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
Literacy classes are provided to women in Piple Dumre, Bandipur through the Women Development Branch.
A buffalo farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
Women working in a rice paddy near Dumre.
Women working in a rice paddy near Dumre.
Women working in a rice paddy near Dumre.
Women carry metal sheeting used for roofing from the market in Dumre.
A buffalo farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
A women sells bananas at the market in Dumre.
A woman spins wool while working in her general store at the Dumre market.
A woman knits with a machine in a general store in the Dumre market.
A woman knits with a machine in a general store in the Dumre market. In the background another woman spins wool.
Portrait of a woman working at a handloom.
Portrait of a woman working at a handloom.
Portrait of a woman.
A buffalo farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
A buffalo farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
A buffalo farmer who started her venture with a loan from the Women Development Branch in Dumre.
Portrait of an old woman farmer by the side of the road in Tharpu Jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A veterinarian in her animal health clinic in Tharpu Jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A woman weaves cloth with a loom obtained with a loan from the project in Tharpu jamune.
A woman sells flour to a customer from her grocery shop in Tharpu jamune. She was able to open this venture with the help of a loan obtained from the project .
A woman applies for a loan in Tharpu Jamune.
A veterinarian gives a cow an injection. She has an animal health clinic in Tharpu jamune.
A veterinarian gives a cow an injection. She has an animal health clinic in Tharpu jamune.
A woman washes her pots with clean water while a girl washes clothes at a water tap installed by the project near their village at Tharpu Jamune.
Child washing dishes by the side of the road.
Women wash clothes in a spring near Khatmandu.
A farmer sprays his brinjal vegetable garden with pesticides near Dhading.
A farmer sprays his brinjal vegetable garden with pesticides near Dhading.
Rice is being harvested near Dhading.
Farmers level rice fields near Dhading before transplanting rice seedlings.
Farmers level rice fields near Dhading before transplanting rice seedlings.
Farmers level rice fields near Dhading before transplanting rice seedlings.
Farmers level rice fields near Dhading before transplanting rice seedlings.
Portrait of a farmer working in his rice paddy
Farmers working in a rice paddy.
A farmhouse with surrounding terraced fields.
Rice cultivated in terraced mountain slopes in the region between Kathmandu and Dhading.
Women submit loan applications to the projects' Bhumisthan Dhading office. Office staff check their bank book to determine how much credit they may obtain. Loans are usually granted on the same day.
Portrait of a woman who has applied for a loan at the project office in Bhumisthan Dhading. A party symbol and election slogan are painted on the wall in the background.
Portrait of a woman who has applied for a loan at the project office in Bhumisthan Dhading. A party symbol and election slogan are painted on the wall in the background.
Rice cultivated in terraced mountain slopes in the region between Kathmandu and Dhading. n
Rice cultivated in terraced mountain slopes in the region between Kathmandu and Dhading.
Rice cultivated in terraced mountain slopes in the region between Kathmandu and Dhading.
Rice cultivated in terraced mountain slopes in the region between Kathmandu and Dhading.
A farmer with her two daughters in the mountainous region between Kathmandu and Dhading.
Two women wash their pots on the street in Bhumisthan Dhading. The project has taught people to wash their dishes using clean tap water.
A woman feeds her milking cow which she has obtained through a loan from the project in Bhumisthan Dhading. She is able to support her seven member family with profits made from milk sales.
A farmer sprays pesticides on his field near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Portrait of a farmer who is spraying pesticides on his field near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Portrait of a woman and her son outside her home. He is eating rice and beans
Farmers thresh wheat at a farm near Bhunisthan Dhading. They have obtained a loan from the project to make improvements in their wheat production. Wheat is the main cereal crop in the region.
Farmers thresh wheat at a farm near Bhunisthan Dhading. They have obtained a loan from the project to make improvements in their wheat production. Wheat is the main cereal crop in the region.
Farmers thresh wheat at a farm near Bhunisthan Dhading. They have obtained a loan from the project to make improvements in their wheat production. Wheat is the main cereal crop in the region.
Farmers thresh wheat at a farm near Bhunisthan Dhading. They have obtained a loan from the project to make improvements in their wheat production. Wheat is the main cereal crop in the region.
Portrait of a labourer while working on a farm.
A farmer ploughing terraced on a mountain side near Bhumisthan Dhading. He will then plant rice on the plot.
A member of a small holders women's group holds a bundle of harvested wheat near Bhumisthan Dhading.
A member of a small holders women's group holds a bundle of harvested wheat near Bhumisthan Dhading.
A woman threshes wheat outside her farm house near Bhumisthan Dhading. She is a project beneficiary.
A young woman carries a bundle of threshed wheat on her shoulder.
A farmer feeds her cow with liquefied Khole near Dhading. She obtained her cow with the help of a loan from the project.
A farmers' children tend goats near Bhumisthan Dhading.
A farmers' children tend goats near Bhumisthan Dhading.
A child fills his cup with clean drinking water at a tap near Bhumisthan Dhading.
A woman shakes out the dust from threshed wheat near Bhumisthan Dhading.
People transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
People transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Women transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Women transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Women transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
People transplant rice seedlings in a paddy near Bhumisthan Dhading.
Children outside a farmhouse near Bhumisthan Dhading. In the background, a young buffalo is kept in a clean space. The project stresses keeping cattle in hygienic surroundings.
A woman collects water from a tap provided by the project outside a farmhouse near Bhumisthan Dhading. This is the only source of clean water for 15 families .
A mother with her three children near Bhumisthan Dhading. She is a member of a small farmer group.
A woman threshes wheat outside her farm house near Bhumisthan Dhading. She is a project beneficiary.
A woman carries a bunch of bananas to the market in Nareswar.
A woman carries a bunch of bananas to the market in Nareswar.
A farmer picks tomatoes in her field near Nareswar.
A farmer picks tomatoes in her field near Nareswar.
A woman carries her daughter on her back and a baby lamb in her arms.
Landscape of harvested rice fields.
Woman leading cattle to graze.
A woman carries a bunch of bananas to the market in Nareswar.
A smallholders women's group meeting near Changli.
A smallholders women's group meeting near Changli.
A smallholders women's group organizer explains some points at a meeting near Changli.
Members of a smallholders women's group assist a meeting with their children near Changli.
A member of a smallholders women's group assists a meeting with her children near Changli.
Children sweep the ground with brooms at a child care centre. From child to child is a new programme for children launched by the project near Changli.
Portrait of children at a child care center near Changli.
A woman cooks food on the roadside near Changli. The project in Changli has financed Bhuja Cottage Industries which has created employment for 15 local women.
Portrait of children at a child care center near Changli.
Children sweep the ground with brooms at a child care centre. From child to child is a new programme for children launched by the project near Changli.
A girl standing in front of an outhouse sponsored by the project.
A woman poses in front of the project office in Begnas.
Boats on a lake.
A woman carries a bundle on her back while walking down the road.
A woman carries a bundle on her back while walking down the road.
Women prepare food inside their hut.
A woman working on her crop.
Portrait of a woman working on her crop.
A woman digs for edible tubers with a stick.
|
A woman digs for edible tubers with a stick.
Farmer levels land with a team of oxen.
A woman checks on her honey production.
A woman checks on her honey production.
A woman holds her child and two cucumbers from her vegetable garden.
A sprinkler system used to irrigate a farm in Pokhara. Farmers can increase their production by installing this system. Two water tanks were also constructed to work in conjunction with the system.
Portrait of a woman in Pokhara.
Portrait of a young woman in Pokhara.
Portrait of a group of children.
A woman holds her child and two cucumbers from her vegetable garden.
A woman feeds her goats near Gorka.
A fish farmer from Damauli casts his net. He has obtained a loan from the project to invest in carp farming.
A fish farmer from Damauli displays a carp that he has raised as part of his fish farming venture.
A farmer ploughs his land with a team of oxen.
A bridge that links Taklung to Gorkha. It links the two villages and facilitates people crossing the river.
Two farmers who supplement their income by weaving reeds in there spare time.
A woman from Pokhara picks produce from her vegetable garden which is irrigated by a sprinkler system.
A farmers' wife with her children. Her husband has obtained a loan from the project to install a sprinkler system on his farm in Pokhara.
A sprinkler system used to irrigate a farm in Pokhara. Farmers can increase their production by installing this system. Two water tanks were also constructed to work in conjunction with the system.
A sprinkler system used to irrigate a farm in Pokhara. Farmers can increase their production by installing this system Two water tanks were also constructed to work in conjunction with the system.
A woman from Pokhara picks produce from her vegetable garden which is irrigated by a sprinkler system.
A woman from Pokhara picks produce from her vegetable garden which is irrigated by a sprinkler system.
A woman with some seedlings that she will plant on her farm.
Women weed a plant nursery in Taklung.
Women weed a plant nursery in Taklung.
A farmer watering her plant nursery in Taklung where she has about 10,000 seedlings
A woman with two of her hens in Taklung. She is a member of a small farmers group and she has received a loan from the project to invest in poultry farming.
Children drink clean water from a tap. The project has set up a system of running water for the villagers of Taklung.
View of a damaged suspension bridge.
View of a river.
Terraced landscape near Taklung.
Portrait of a woman sifting rice near Taklung.
Landscape of the Taklung area.
Landscape of the Taklung area.
A farmer watering her plant nursery in Taklung where she has about 10,000 seedlings
A farmer in her plant nursery in Taklung where she has about 10,000 seedlings
Young women collect animal fodder near Gorkha.
A woman walking down the road with her child.
A papaya tree near Gorkha.
A caravan of donkeys carry bundles to Gorkha.
A woman washes clothing near Gorkha with mountain spring water.
A woman leads her cow on a mountain trail near Gorkha.
Landscape of the mountains near Gorkha.
Landscape with terraced hillside near Gorkha.
A woman carries firewood on her back.
A young girl carries a basket near Gorkha. Girls are trained from an early age to collect and carry home firewood and fodder.
A woman feeds her new born baby near Gorkha.
A young woman stands in front of her home carrying her young child near Gorkha.
A woman goes to market in Gorkha carrying her daughter in a basket.
Young women collect animal fodder near Gorkha.
Young women collect animal fodder near Gorkha.
Conference of the agricultural development bank in Katmandu. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Conference of the agricultural development bank in Katmandu. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Conference of the agricultural development bank in Katmandu. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district.
Conference of the agricultural development bank in Katmandu. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Rural farmers meet in Anandavan. They are members of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited. Three quarters of the poor work and live in rural areas.
Rural farmers meet in Anandavan. They are members of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited. Three quarters of the poor work and live in rural areas.
Members of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Bicycle repair shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, farmer Bhoj Raj Pandy opened this microenterprise to supplement his income.
Bicycle repair shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, farmer Bhoj Raj Pandy opened this microenterprise to supplement his income.
Bicycle repair shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, farmer Bhoj Raj Pandy opened this microenterprise to supplement his income.
Bicycle repair shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, farmer Bhoj Raj Pandy opened this microenterprise to supplement his income.
Local women's group working in field. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Knitting and garment shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, Khil Nath Paudel and Shita Paudel opened this microenterprise to supplement their incomes.
Beneficiary working on banana plantation. Her son, Gopal Adhikari, started this microenterprise. The landless are more likely than farmers, even small ones, to die in famines.
Beneficiary working on banana plantation. Her son, Gopal Adhikari, started this microenterprise. The landless are more likely than farmers, even small ones, to die in famines.
Beneficiary working on banana plantation. Her son, Gopal Adhikari, started this microenterprise. The landless are more likely than farmers, even small ones, to die in famines.
Beneficiary working on banana plantation. Her son, Gopal Adhikari, started this microenterprise. The landless are more likely than farmers, even small ones, to die in famines.
Knitting and garment shop in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, Khil Nath Paudel and Shita Paudel opened this microenterprise to supplement their incomes.
Buffalo farmer Gopal Prashad tends to his buffalo. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmer Pittam Kumari Gurung works in cabbage field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmer Pittam Kumari Gurung works in cabbage field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Buffalo farmer Gopal Prashad tends to his buffalo. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Buffalo farmer Gopal Prashad tends to his buffalo. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Vegetable farmers Meg Bahadur Gurung and Pittam Kumari Gurung work in field. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Sub-project officer (SPO) meeting in Kernan, Rupandehi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Women's group of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Women's group of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Sub-project officer (SPO) meeting in Kernan, Rupandehi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhebana. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited for Bhandara and Chitwan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Elementary school in Bhumistan, Dhading district. Increasing girls' access to primary and secondary education is strongly correlated with reduced malnutrition and mortality.
Elementary school in Bhumistan, Dhading district. Increasing girls' access to primary and secondary education is strongly correlated with reduced malnutrition and mortality.
Elementary school in Bhumistan, Dhading district. Increasing girls' access to primary and secondary education is strongly correlated with reduced malnutrition and mortality.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district.
Elementary school in Bhumistan, Dhading district. Increasing girls' access to primary and secondary education is strongly correlated with reduced malnutrition and mortality.
Elementary school in Bhumistan, Dhading district. Increasing girls' access to primary and secondary education is strongly correlated with reduced malnutrition and mortality.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Farming village in Tharu. Villagers raise cattle and run a carpentry microenterprise for additional income.
Meeting of sub-project officers in Kewalpur. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood
Sub-project officers in Kewalpur. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Beneficiary carries fodder for the animals. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Beneficiary's home in Kewalpur. Rural people are poorer partly because they are likelier to live in remote areas, to be unhealthy and illiterate, to have higher child/adult rations, and to work in insecure and low-productivity occupations.
Beneficiary's child in Kewalpur. Rural people are poorer partly because they are likelier to live in remote areas, to be unhealthy and illiterate, to have higher child/adult rations, and to work in insecure and low-productivity occupations.
IFAD consultants making a field visit in Kewalpur.
Women's sub-project officer (SPO) meeting in Kewalpur. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Women's sub-project officer (SPO) meeting in Kewalpur. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers. These students learn how to manage finances for a microenterprise. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers. These students learn how to manage finances for a microenterprise. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry
Students learn to make various goods at the Bamboo Product Training for Small Farmers workshop. The training is organized in collaboration with the Department of Small Cottage Industry.
Sita Maya Dongol works in her bakery. She received training from the project on how to finance and operate a microenterprise.
Sita Maya Dongol works in her bakery. She received training from the project on how to finance and operate a microenterprise.
Chini Kaju Maharjan filling out a deposit slip at a project bank in Harisiddhi. He is a member of the local savings and loan cooperative.
Beneficiary working in Sita Maya Dongol's bakery. She received training from the project on how to run and operate a microenterprise.
Beneficiary shopping at a local store in Harisiddhi. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited.
Chini Kaju Maharjan displays his passport for a bank transaction. He is a member of the local savings and loan cooperative.
Beneficiaries receive IFAD consultants with a traditional greeting parade.
Beneficiary working in Sita Maya Dongol's bakery. She received training from the project on how to run and operate a microenterprise.
Chini Kaju Maharjan filling out a deposit slip at a project bank in Harisiddhi. He is a member of the local savings and loan cooperative.
Beneficiary making payment on his loan to the treasurer of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Harisiddhi.
Beneficiary making payment on his loan to the treasurer of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Harisiddhi.
Beneficiary making payment on his loan to the treasurer of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Harisiddhi.
Beneficiary making payment on his loan to the treasurer of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Harisiddhi.
Beneficiary spinning mats in Harisiddhi. She received training from the project on how to finance and operate a microenterprise.
Beneficiary with cattle in Bhumistan. She is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhading district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Poster designed by the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited to raise women's awareness of health risks during pregnancy. Poor women have significantly lower access to education and health or to economic services like credit and extension.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district. The president, Ambar Bahtur Thapa, is on the left, and the manager, Raja Ram Sapkota, is on the right.
Headquarters of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Bhumistan, Dhading district. The president, Ambar Bahtur Thapa, is on the left, and the manager, Raja Ram Sapkota, is on the right.
Local representatives in the field receiving IFAD consultant.
Local representatives in the field receiving IFAD consultant.
Beneficiary in Bhumistan. She is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Dhading district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Radish farmer Doi Raj. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Farmer Doi Raj selling radishes. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Makar, Nawalparasi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Farmer Doi Raj selling radishes. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Poultry farmer in Anandavan. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Makar, Nawalparasi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Makar, Nawalparasi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Makar, Nawalparasi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Radish farmer Doi Raj. He is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Poultry farmer Lok Prashad Ragmi feeding baby chicks. With assistance from the project, he expanded his micoenterprise and now has 1 182 chickens.
Baby chicks on Lok Prashad Ragmi's farm in Anandavan. With assistance from the project, he expanded his poultry farm and now has 1 182 chickens.
Poultry farmer Lok Prashad Ragmi feeding baby chicks. With assistance from the project, he expanded his micoenterprise and now has 1 182 chickens.
Poultry farmer Lok Prashad Ragmi feeding baby chicks. With assistance from the project, he expanded his micoenterprise and now has 1 182 chickens.
Poultry farm in Anandavan. Farmer Doi Raj grows radishes in addition to raising chickens. Many households grow food crops to supplement their incomes.
Poultry farmer in Anandavan. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Milk collection centre in Anandavan. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Milk collection centre in Anandavan. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Milk collection centre in Anandavan. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Beneficiary manages the finances for the Anandavan milk collection centre. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Milk collection centre in Anandavan. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Meeting of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
Beneficiary manages the finances for the Anandavan milk collection centre. Some 300-400 litres are collected each day. The centre serves 100 households.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Gudi Dakal holds a milk collection passbook. Her father is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan.
Gudi Dakal holds a milk collection passbook. Her father is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan.
Gudi Dakal holds a milk collection passbook. Her father is a member of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Anandavan.
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Meeting of a women's group from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Shankarnagar, Rupandehi district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high
Goat farmer Harkh Counter making a deposit to repay his loan. He received the loan from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited to expand his goat husbandry microenterprise in Gawai.
Goat farmer Harkh Counter making a deposit to repay his loan. He received the loan from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited to expand his goat husbandry microenterprise in Gawai.
Shamjhana Dhkal keeping records for the village's Small Farmers Cooperative Limited. She is a member of the women's workers association in Chitwan district.
Farmer Bed Bahadur Gautam, chairman of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Kumroj. He is responsible for managing their activities.
Office of the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited in Kumroj.
Goat farmer Harkh Counter making a deposit to repay his loan. He received the loan from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited to expand his goat husbandry microenterprise in Gawai.
Goat farmer Harkh Counter making a deposit to repay his loan. He received the loan from the Small Farmers Cooperative Limited to expand his goat husbandry microenterprise in Gawai.
Farmer displaying potatoes from her farm in Dharmpur village. She received a loan from the project to expand her potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer displaying potatoes from her farm in Dharmpur village. She received a loan from the project to expand her potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Potatoes from Hari Prassad Bhatta's farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Hari Prassad Bhatta's farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Farmer Hari Prassad Bhatta and his family working on their farm in Dharmpur village. He received a loan from the project to expand his potato farming and buffalo husbandry.
Mrs Devkota and her children tending to sunflowers on their farm in Chitwan district. Her husband received a loan from the project to expand their farming activities. They now grow rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffalo.
Mrs Devkota harvesting rice on her family's farm in Chitwan district. Her husband received a loan from the project to expand their farming activities. They now grow rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffalo.
Wife of Mr. Ram Prasad Mainali is harvesting their mustard plants with other farmers from the village in Chitwan district. Mr. Ram was able to start his mustard farming and rice mill business through a loan provided by IFAD and can supply food for his wife, mother and seven children throughout the year.
Mrs Devkota harvesting rice on her family's farm in Chitwan district. Her husband received a loan from the project to expand their farming activities. They now grow rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffalo.
Farmer Bisnu Prasad Devkota and his family in Chitwan district. The project helped him to expand his farming activities. He now grows rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffaloes.
Mrs Devkota and her children tending to sunflowers on their farm in Chitwan district. Her husband received a loan from the project to expand their farming activities. They now grow rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffalo.
Farmer Bisnu Prasad Devkota's home in Chitwan district. He received a loan from the project to expand his farming activities. He now grows rice, maize, sunflowers, potatoes and radishes in addition to raising cows and buffalo.
Beneficiaries harvesting mustard plants on Ram Prasad Mainali's farm in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Mother of farmer Ram Prasad Mainali harvesting mustard plants on their farm in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, Ram was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer harvesting mustard plants on her farm in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, she was able to expand her mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer harvesting mustard plants on her farm in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, she was able to expand her mustard farm and rice mill.
Family members of farmer Ram Prasad Mainali carrying harvested mustard plants. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Family members of farmer Ram Prasad Mainali carrying harvested mustard plants. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Family members of farmer Ram Prasad Mainali carrying harvested mustard plants. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Beneficiaries harvesting mustard plants on Ram Prasad Mainali's farm in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer Ram Prased Mainali working inside his rice mill. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer Ram Prased Mainali. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer Ram Prased Mainali working inside his rice mill. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Swamplands near Chitwan district.
A view of the countryside near Chitwan district.
Farmer Ram Prased Mainali and his family at their home in Chitwan district. Thanks to the project, he was able to expand his mustard farm and rice mill.
Farmer reciting traditional prayer. The prayer involves worshipping the Nepali Swasthani Brat Story.
Farmer reciting traditional prayer. The prayer involves worshipping the Nepali Swasthani Brat Story.
Farmer reciting traditional prayer. The prayer involves worshipping the Nepali Swasthani Brat Story.
Farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri working on his farm in Kathar. He received a loan from the project to expand his farm. He harvests rice and wheat and raises cows.
Farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri working on his farm in Kathar. He received a loan from the project to expand his farm. He harvests rice and wheat and raises cows.
Farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri working on his farm in Kathar. He received a loan from the project to expand his farm. He harvests rice and wheat and raises cows.
Daughter-in-law of farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri preparing food in their kitchen. She cooks for the family while the others work in the field.
Farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri and his family on their farm in Kathar. He received a loan from the project to expand his farm. He harvests rice and wheat and raises cows.
Daughter-in-law of farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri draws water from a tube-well. She will use the water to wash the families clothing.
Daughter-in-law of farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri draws water from a tube-well. She will use the water to wash the families clothing.
Daughter-in-law of farmer Jagat Bahadur Chan Thakuri draws water from a tube-well. She will use the water to wash the families clothing.
Farmer Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi and his family on their farm in Kathar. With assistance from the project, he started a farming enterprise. He harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi and his wife feeding their buffaloes. With assistance from the project, they started a farming enterprise. He harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer feeding buffaloes. With assistance from the project, she started a farming enterprise. She harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer feeding buffaloes. With assistance from the project, she started a farming enterprise. She harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer feeding buffaloes. With assistance from the project, she started a farming enterprise. She harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Family member of farmer Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi in Kathar, Chitwan district. With assistance from the project, Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi started a farming enterprise. He harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi feeding buffaloes. With assistance from the project, he started a farming enterprise. He harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Farmer Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi feeding buffaloes. With assistance from the project, he started a farming enterprise. He harvests rice and wheat and raises buffaloes.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age harvesting radishes on their farm in Sonapur village.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age slicing cassava grown in their garden.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age slicing cassava grown in their garden.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age slicing cassava grown in their garden.
Family members of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age in Sonapur village, Chitwan district.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age making straw mats. The mats will be sold at the market to supplement their income.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age preparing food in the kitchen. Santa Man Age was able to expand his farming activities with a small loan from the project.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age preparing food in the kitchen. Santa Man Age was able to expand his farming activities with a small loan from the project.
Padma Chaudhari knitting clothing in Hardi village. With assistance from the project, she was able to purchase a knitting machine and start her own microenterprise.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age making straw mats. The mats will be sold at the market to supplement their income.
Family member of farmer Santa Man Shrestha Age making straw mats. The mats will be sold at the market to supplement their income.
Padma Chaudhari knitting clothing in Hardi village. With assistance from the project, she was able to purchase a knitting machine and start her own microenterprise.
Padma Chaudhari knitting clothing in Hardi village. With assistance from the project, she was able to purchase a knitting machine and start her own microenterprise.
|
