With Love from Nepal to Europe: The Ginger Story
– By Prabin Gurung The Galda Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Cooperative (SEWC) of Nisdhi, Palpa, successfully exported 4,460 kg of processed dried ginger slice to the European market this year. In April 2023, CERES certified the ginger of Galda SEWC as organic under the USDA/EU organic regulations. Galda SEWC is one the first women led agri-businesses […]
The Power Pair
-By Dolma Ghale Photo: Anita Adhikari and Surotam Adhikari (couple), standing in front of their cowshed. Individually, they are strong, but together they are a force to be reckoned with! “We are extremely grateful to Heifer for their support. The cow has performed exceptionally well, and we are satisfied with the results. So far, we […]
Educated and Empowered
-By Shahira Thapa Photo: Shobha Kumari Bhandari standing in front of her farm “Farming isn’t just for the uneducated, educated individuals can also excel through innovation, record-keeping, profit calculation, and maintaining high standards of cattle care and biosafety. I want to encourage young women to be independent, proactive, and share this knowledge with others.” – […]
A Journey of Love and Unshakable Support
-By Nabina Basnet “Last year, when my hand was injured while cutting grass with the machine, my world crumbled. Losing my ring finger was devastating, and I suddenly couldn’t take care of the cows or feed them by myself. In those dark moments, my wife made an incredible sacrifice. She closed her grocery shop to […]
Just Another Obstacle, Faced and Conquered!
-By Dolma Ghale Photo: Sarita standing in front of her cowshed. “After the death of my cow and my kidney stone surgery, I felt extremely low and discouraged. I met with representatives from SIDS Nepal and told them I couldn’t manage the cows anymore and would return them to avoid neglecting them. However, the teams […]
Empowering Dreams Through Dairy Farming
-By Shahira Thapa Background: Kabita Neupane, a pioneering entrepreneur and mother of four, is a beacon of resilience and empowerment in her community. Over two decades ago, she started dairy farming with two cows gifted by relatives during a tough financial period. Despite her husband’s modest earnings, Kabita’s determination and hard work have transformed her […]
The Adhikari Family’s Radiant Dairy Winner
-By Nabina Basnet Photo: Rukmani Adhikari infront of her cow farm. “Every morning starts with a prayer and the sacred ritual of placing tika on my cows. They are not just animals; they are the heartbeat of my family, nurturing our dreams and granting me the strength of independence.” – Rukmani Adhikari Background & Journey: […]
Breaking Barriers and Redefining Farming
-By Dolma Ghale “Anyone can work in agriculture. Educated individuals, in particular, can excel in raising cows by introducing innovative solutions to existing problems. They are more capable of maintaining records on cattle feeding, personal income and expenses, and the quality of milk produced. Moreover, they are more likely to question and improve upon old […]
Hem Kumari’s Dedication To Dairy Farming and Giving Back
-By Shahira Thapa Name: Hem Kumari Devkota Address: Kamalamai, SindhuliFamily Members: 5 Summary: Hem Kumari Devkota, a resilient dairy farmer from Tallo Rajpani, Sindhuli has turned her life around with the help of two Korean Holstein cows from the Milky Way Project. Amid her family’s financial struggles, Hem Kumari’s relentless care for her cows; day […]
The Couple Who Persisted Until They Prevailed!
-By Nabina Basnet Name: Sujana Subedi Dahal and Nil Hari Dahal Address: Gaiyatar, Kamalamai Municipality 5, Sindhuli, Family Members: 4 (Husband and wife, 1 son and 1 daughter) Summary: After years of trying different jobs, Sujana and Nilhari Dahal have finally found stability in running a cow farm in Gaiyatar, Sindhuli, where they’ve been working […]
