“Even with a small piece of land, it’s possible to earn a good income with low investment.” These words of Ankhu Jaishi, a 30-year-old program participant from the Kalikot district of Nepal, describe the ethos of farmers around the world who participate in self-help groups, where they share knowledge about conservation agriculture techniques to make […]
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Written by PWS&D partner International Nepal Fellowship (INF), Nepal In a small village in Nepal, 25 people came together to establish the Pipalchautari Self-Help Group (SHG). With support from PWS&D and International Nepal Fellowship (INF), PWS&D’s local partner, the group began working to strengthen their community and enhance safety from hazards like wildfires and landslides. One
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Dhane BK, now in his senior years, lives with his close-knit family in Nepal. Seven years ago, Dhane completed treatment for leprosy, marking a significant milestone in his journey to overcome the disease. However, his struggle did not end there. Recently, he faced a new challenge when he developed a foot ulcer. Recognizing the severity
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In Nepal, Sakkal had a keen interest in agriculture. However, a lack of training, resources, and community support, limited 60-year-old Sakkal’s productivity. In addition, his lack of funds and limited knowledge of modern agricultural techniques, meant he lacked the means to transform his farm into a sustainable, income-generating operation. Sakkal was also unaware of how to
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By Theresa McDonald Lee, PWS&D committee co-convener In February 2023, Theresa travelled with PWS&D staff members Maria Carmona and Guy Smagghe to visit the work the church is supporting in Nepal. In late February, I was in the rural district of Kalikot, on the northwestern side of Nepal. Reaching this community took nearly 14 bumpy
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Gulam Hasmad cares about people affected by leprosy. After having recovered from this disease himself, he now spends a lot of time raising awareness to help others. A 29-year-old from the Banke district of Nepal, Gulam had a long journey with leprosy. When he first experienced blisters and numb patches on his elbow as well
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