-By Prabin GurungNepal’s First National Yak Day highlighted the vital role of yaks in sustaining Himalayan livelihoods, culture, and ecosystems. As the pioneering yak range country in the Hindu Kush Himalaya to establish this observance, Nepal is amplifying awareness of yak pastoralism and its importance. Strengthening the yak value chain offers a unique opportunity to...
-By Shahira ThapaKunta Devi Adhikari, a determined mother of four from Damar in the Model Dairy Village, knows what it means to dream against the odds. Living with her husband, four children, and mother-in-law, she once faced daily challenges that made those dreams feel distant. But everything began to change when she joined a Self-Help...
-By Prakash Katwal [Program: VITA (A2F)]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....
-By Prabin GurungThe Heifer International Asia Council Meeting in Pokhara, held from February 6-9, emphasized Heifer's transition to a sustainable locally-led organization. The new program model aims to empower Small Holder Farmer (SHF) households by promoting collective agency, sustainable food systems, inclusive markets, and resilient policies. Key learnings and the way forward were discussed, stressing...
-By Shahira ThapaShree 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 adopt...
-By Shahira ThapaHeifer 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) Project,...
-By Shahira ThapaIn 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.Photo: Indira at her workstation in the Shree Kamalamai Social...
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