Our Nepal NGO partner, BBP-Pariwar, has updated us about the current political unrest in Nepal. Gen Z- led protests began after a social media ban but grew into a broader movement against corruption ,nepotism and high youth unemployment. The demonstrations spread across major cities, resulting in casualties which cost the lives of 24 youths and injured hundreds.
Damage was done to vehicles, government buildings and other public and private property. Businesses and transportation services were disrupted for several days.
The Prime Minister, Home Minister and most of the ministers and local government representatives resigned A curfew was imposed nationwide in major cities restricting movement and public gatherings that has affected daily life, transport, and access to essential services.
Although the situation is gradually stabilizing, it remains sensitive and could indirectly affect our current project in the Ramechap district.
However, to date BBP-Pariwar has recently conducted livestock management education including proper husbandry and shelter construction, worm composting and biofertilizer preparation training sessions with four community groups of women farmers.
Earlier this year training for financial record keeping, kitchen garden support, waste water collection using plastic ponds and starting home nurseries to grow fodder for livestock was undertaken. Despite the political unrest delivery of goats to some of the participants is scheduled in the coming days.
Ultimately the project will enhance sustainable agricultural productivity, environmental resilience, and overall well-being of women farmers and their communities