Building Resilient Communities

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Donor/Funding Agency: Islamic Relief Nepal
Project District: Mahottari
Project Palikas: Loharpatti and Balwa Municipalities
Project Duration: 18-June-2022 to 30-Feb-2025
Approved Fund: NRP1,56,15,586.13

Description:
DSWCN has been implementing the “Building Resilient Communities (BRC)” project in Mahottari district with funding support from Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW). The project aims to support target communities in building resilience against the impacts of climate change. It is carried out in close coordination with local governments, community-based organizations, and women and youth groups to ensure preparedness activities against disasters and climate change.

Objectives:
To improve wellbeing, food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and resilience among some of the poorest and most vulnerable households.

Major Activities:

  1. Identified beneficiaries and formed farmers’ groups.
  2. Conducted livelihood vulnerability analysis.
  3. Provided training to farmers’ groups based on the analysis.
  4. Built market linkages.
  5. Provided SIYB (Start and Improve Your Business) training to selected beneficiaries.
  6. Provided IGA (Income-Generating Activity) support for business start-ups.
  7. Offered various empowerment and awareness training sessions.
  8. Coordinated and collaborated with local stakeholders.

Achievements:

  1. Provided agricultural-related support (seeds, tools, irrigation, and training) to 281 farmers.
  2. Supported 140 IGA rights holders and 25 GBV rights holders with goods to start small businesses.
  3. Provided SIY