Mapping Vulnerability and Cultivating Resilience

– By Krishna Dev Joshi A Landscape Under Threat In the Marin Rural Municipality of Sindhuli located in the fragile Chure range, increasing intensity and erratic rainfall is accelerating soil loss, landslides and flash floods. These hazards have been eroding natural catchments and decreasing groundwater recharge that threatens the ecosystem services and functions communities rely […]

Fighting Drought with Water Boring Technology in Rural Nepal

– Story by: Raushan Yadav, JKYC– Compiled by: Prabin Gurung In the drought-stricken plains of Madhesh Province, Nepal, a simple yet powerful solution is transforming lives. Through a community-led irrigation initiative powered by boring motor systems, 152 households across 36 farmer groups have gained year-round access to water, reviving crops, boosting incomes, and restoring hope. […]

Restoring Resilience: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Nepal’s Vulnerable Floodplains

– By Krishna Dev Joshi Floodplains in Nepal play a critical ecological and economic role. However, they remain highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Building Agroforestry Based Adaptation Plans for Resilient Floodplains (BAGAR) project is a forward-looking initiative designed to enhance climate resilience across two geographically and ecologically distinct municipalities: Gadhimai Municipality […]

Navigating Nepal’s Agriculture- Tirtha Regmi Speaks on National TV

– By Prabin Gurung  Himalaya Television has long been a powerhouse in Nepal’s media landscape, known for delivering insightful discussions that shape national discourse. Among its flagship programs, Face 2 Face stands out as one of the most influential talk shows, regularly hosting high-profile guests, including ministers, policymakers, economists, and political leaders, who dissect critical […]

A New Dawn for Bhimkala

– By Dolma Ghale “Namaste!” Bhimkala greets us with a radiant smile, her eyes filled with warmth as she welcomes us through her front gate. The joy in her voice is unmistakable, yet there’s a certain strength behind her smile that tells a different story. Bhimkala Rokka, a simple woman from Koilabas Dada Gaon in […]

Chup Chap Farm: A Story of Silent Strength and Resilient Dreams

– By Dolma Ghale  In the quiet, peaceful outskirts of Purbakhola, Palpa, Chup Chap farm prospers, quietly, just as its name suggests. The farm, run by the Hiski family, is not just a place where vegetables grow and goats roam. It’s a symbol of perseverance, hope, and the unbreakable bond of family. The family consists […]