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• Change loving Rijhan, a story of Social Mobilizer from Dhanusha

  Rijhan Karnataki, a resident of Jhatiyahi VDC, is a social mobilzer at District Development Committee, Dhanusha and has been applying himself day and night to facilitate the poor, excluded and deprived communities in Majhijhitkaiya VDC, a village which has conditions similar to his own VDC, to improve their socio-economic conditions.

• A Small support changed the life of Dumsikharka

  With the support of NRs 3.50 million from Poverty Alleviation Fund, the community people constructed 4.5 km ...

• Water tap brings Harmony among Villagers

  Kalikatar VDC is considered one of the remotest VDC in Makawanpur district. Deurali village is located in Ward No. 9 of the VDC at the elevation of 1300 meter from the sea level, north from Manahari market centre which is located along East-West Mahendra highway.

• A small but significant help for Birendra Damai

  Birenda Damai till 2 years ago was mulling to go to India for employment to sustain his family. Father of three sons, Damai was struggling to feed his families with his small tailor shop at Ward No 12, Ayeri of Mahandranagar Municipality. But now he wants to stay back.

• Irrigation means a lot for Khar villagers

  This is an excellent example showcasing how an irrigation canal makes a difference in the livelihood of farmers living in the remote mountains.

• Free from the Gridlock of Poverty

  PAF frees Bhum Bahadur from annual contract labor Bhum Bahadur Nepali, now 62, used to lead a life of ‘an annual contract labor’ (practiced under Balighare system).

• A Dream changed into a Reality

  Grandmother of five children Mrs. Gyanmati Lohar, 55, lives at Bargdahawa, Darampaniya-6, Kapilvastu with a family of nine. Lohar is staying with her younger son after her two sons were separated few years back.

• A Retail Shop instill hope for Malati

  Malati Lama, born in Lalpur VDC-6, Siraha, a Terai district, got married with a guy from Makawanpur, the mid-hill district. Life in Makwanpur for her was harsh as she could hardly manage bread and butter for her children and husband. She had vivid memories of sleepless nights as she could not feed her three daughters, a son and husband, a patient of Tuberculosis and asthma.

• A Road to Prosperity

  The people of Bhadaiya VDC, Siraha were tired of the hardship they have been facing to reach nearby Lahan bazzar for years. It took hours to reach the bazaar.

• Opening the door for more Opportunities

  Guara is an isolated settlement from the nearest bazaar. The villagers have to walk around 2 and ½ hrs daily to the bazaar for various purposes. In the rainy season, it is the most difficult days for the villagers since they have to cross the river, Soia Khola which is often flooded. Further, the children from the village have to cross the river while going to school which is near the bazaar. Years ago, a child from the same village died while going to school crossing the river. Since then, they don't send their children in rainy season.

• Guara kids to attend school even during rainy season

  Guara is an isolated settlement in Kapilbastu District. The villagers have to walk around two and half hours daily to reach the nearest bazaar. It's even worse during the rainy season, as they have to cross the Soia Khola which is often flooded.

• Life has a different meaning for Kamala now

  For Kamala Tamang, life is full of colour. Tamang, secretary of Batabaran thatha Grimin Bikas Sastha, ,Devisthan, Khaniyapani VDC -5 , Ramechhap is now earning Rs 1500-2000 monthly from sewing cutting business. Life was not easy for her till few years back.