Bajura is one of the remote mountainous districts in the western part of the country. The district is ecologically sensitive to climate change. A majority of the farmers rely on rainfall to grow crops, and the district suffers from extreme weather conditions. This project seeks to improve adaptive capacity of the rural poor in this area to engage in agriculture-based livelihoods to cope with climate variability and change.

In Nepal on May 3rd there was 7,388 new Covid cases reported and 37 deaths in a single day, and these were just the reported cases. Nepal is being severely impacted by this 2nd wave of COVID-19.

The Care for Cure project supports people with leprosy. Every year more than 3,000 people in Nepal are diagnosed with leprosy. Many more will remain undiagnosed due to stigma, fear, and lack of medical expertise. While for many, it is about battling the unknown.

For over 65 years Green Pastures Hospital (GPH) in Pokhara has been providing treatment and care for people living with leprosy. The work at GPH also includes treatment and rehabilitation for people living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities and extends to reconstructive surgery, palliative care and specialist ear care.

This project supports the expenses for Nepalis who would otherwise not be able to access medical treatment. The including medicines, other treatment, transport, assistive devices and additional support costs such as food and accommodation.

This project seeks to increase access to justice, economic empowerment and participation in decision-making to enhance the prospects of all women and encourage them to participate freely and live with dignity in society.

This project provides fuel efficient stoves to help decrease deforestation, provides girls with time to go to school (as they spend less time collecting firewood), and reduces indoor smoke and health related impacts.