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Indira Pokhrel’s Inspiring Journey From Hardship to Leadership

-By Shahira Thapa In the heart of Model Dairy Village, Kamalamai, Sindhuli, Indira Pokhrel defied societal norms to become a beacon of women’s empowerment. Once financially dependent, she now manages a thriving dairy cooperative, proving that with determination and opportunity, women can transform their lives and communities. A Life Turned Upside Down: Indira grew up […]

Heifer Maeul Library Opens at Shree Janajyoti School, Sindhuli, Celebrating a Milestone in Girls’ Education

-By Shahira Thapa Heifer Nepal is excited to share about the inauguration of the Heifer Maeul Library, a community library dedicated to empowering the girls and women of Shree Janajyoti Secondary School and the surrounding community in Phosretar, Sindhuli on 10th February, 2025. This milestone represents a significant advancement in Heifer’s Girl Child Education (GCE) […]

Women Pioneering Change in Kamalamai’s Model Dairy Cooperative

-By Shahira Thapa Shree Kamalamai Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Dairy Cooperative is transforming Nepal’s dairy sector. Launched in 2024 as part of the Korea-Nepal Model Dairy Village in Sindhuli, this women-led initiative has transformed dairy farming into a professional and sustainable business. Today, it serves as a learning hub, inspiring smallholder dairy farmers across Nepal to […]

Asia Council Meeting: Understanding New Program Model- Learnings and Way Forward

-Prabin Gurung From February 6-9, the Asia Council Meeting was hosted in the picturesque city of Pokhara, Nepal, a significant gathering that brought together the leadership team, steering committee, board members, and representatives from across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This convergence of minds focused on understanding Heifer’s New Program Model, sharing key learnings, and […]

Heifer Nepal and NCBL’s Landmark Initiative in Empowering Women-led Cooperatives

On March 30, 2025, Heifer International Nepal, in collaboration with the National Cooperative Bank Limited (NCBL), marked a significant milestone in financial empowerment by distributing symbolic loan cheques to women-led cooperatives in Dang. This initiative strengthens access to finance for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, fostering economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. The event was well-received by […]