According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Nepal is one of the countries most severely affected by climate crisis worldwide. In the rural community of Raptisonari in the Banke district, people are experiencing flooding, water shortages and crop failures. In collaboration with the Bheri Environmental Excellence Group (BEE Group), AWO International is enhancing disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation measures. 20 disaster management committees are formulating action plans, educating communities and establishing early warning systems. Additionally, task forces are being trained in evacuation procedures, first aid and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene).
As an agricultural technician, I train women's groups in goat breeding, seasonal vegetable cultivation and plant protection. We want to strengthen their livelihoods so that they can become more independent from their husbands and better support their families - especially their children's education.
Charchala Tharu, agricultural technician and community social worker at the BEE Group
Creation of Risk Maps and Evacuation Routes
In collaboration with local committees, community mapping is carried out to identify hazards and mark potential risks, evacuation routes, and safe shelters in case of floods. In addition, we support structural protection measures such as embankments, dams, and evacuation paths. Public awareness campaigns through theater, radio, and social media further help to inform and prepare communities.
Empowerment and New Income Opportunities
Furthermore, women’s empowerment centers are being established to foster exchange and promote economic independence for women. Training courses in organic vegetable growing, improved livestock farming, and skilled trades can open up new opportunities. Participants also receive initial support in the form of seeds, animals for goat or pig farming, or small-scale irrigation systems to help them get started.
We strengthen the financial independence of families by building up sources of income in agriculture, crafts and small-scale trade.
Participants on the training courses learn how to grow watermelons in the riverbed during the dry season to ensure a good harvest.
Projectinfo
| Place/Region | Raptisonari Municipality, Banke district, Nepal |
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| Partner | Bheri Environmental Excellence Group (BEE-Group) |
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| Duration | 01.10.2023 to 31.12.2025 |
| Budget | 250.000 EUR |
| Sponsor | Aktion Deutschland Hilft |
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