Completed Programs

·         To address societal concerns by facilitating youth participation and leadership in the democratic and development process.

·         Strengthen youth networks and contribute to their institutional development.

·         Strengthened youth networks by enhancing leadership, advocacy, and human rights skills through targeted capacity-building trainings.

·         Supported institutional development of Youth Networks through policy formulation, management strengthening, and improved implementation mechanisms.

·         Promoted active youth engagement in community awareness and local governance by facilitating dialogue and discussion events with local governments, media, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders, leading to joint identification of social issues and development of collective implementation plans

1.     Agriculture production of 5 sub sector (Vegetable, Dairy, Goat, Mandarin and walnut)

2.     Acess to market through PMSD

3.     Enterprise development through 4 sectors (Agri business, livestock, off farm skill base and NTFP)

4.     Access to affordable financial service

5.     Women empowerment and reduce druagery

Rolpa district- Runtigadhi, Triveni, Paribartan and Thabang RM

Rukum East district- Bhume and Putha Uttarganga RM

·         Reached 5,663 households through promotion of regenerative and climate-resilient agricultural practices, including 272 persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusive adaptation

·         Supported 1,127 farmers to produce improved compost manure using locally available resources

·         Facilitated preparation and use of bio-inputs for Nature-based Solutions, including 169 liquid bio-manure (Jhol Mal) and 165 bio-pesticides

·         Installed 35 vermicomposting units to strengthen regenerative agriculture and soil health

·         Promoted diversified organic inputs, including 81 Bokashi manure units, 74 biochar units, and 7 compost tea systems, contributing to safe and sustainable food systems

·         Introduced and tested five climate-resilient crop varieties, subsequently adopted by farmers for upcoming agricultural seasons

·         Promoted legume-based cropping systems, mixed cropping, and intercropping through Climate Field Schools to enhance resilience and food security

·         Conducted climate vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCA) and supported preparation and implementation of local climate adaptation actions

·         Implemented 73 climate-resilient irrigation schemes, including solar lift, multiple-use irrigation (MUS/MIT), ponds, canals, and electric lifting systems, strengthening the water–energy–food nexus

·         Formed and mobilised Palika-level agriculture networks, PWDs networks to enhance farmer representation, rights, and engagement with local governments.

2.     Free skill training related to foreign employment.

3.     Access to justice for persons and family related with foreign employment.

4.     Psychosocial counseling to affected persons and family related with foreign employment.

5.     Financial literacy to remittance receiving family members.

Steel parts fabrication has been done at 186 in the entire period. PDR of 216 (50 in 2078/79, 126 in 2079/80 and 66 in 2080/81) bridges have been prepared.

Review and planning meeting has been done in the community, Palika and province levels.

Technical supports were provided to bridge Users Committee (UCs), RIDOs, Palikas, and NGOs.

Palikas, UCs and NGOs were sensitized on the quality of trail bridge construction as per Nepal Trail Bridge Strategy, SWAp-III gudeine.

Capacity by training, discussion, coaching and mentoring of the Palika/NGO personals has been refreshed.

Bridge wardens were reenergized to undertake routine maintenance.

In the current situation of taking over of the program by TID, it is

recommended that a short-term arrangement to provide technical backstopping and guardianship to Palikas/NGOs/Fabricators should be made so that there will be no cases of technical deficiency.

·         Promoted micro-enterprises in agriculture, forest, product, and service sectors, strengthening local value chains and livelihoods

·         Reached 7,50 households, including women, youth, Dalit, and Janajati families, ensuring inclusive participation

Supported access to financial resources and business management, enabling low-income households to sustainably operate enterprises

Total Cost in last three years:- 7,63,61,506.00

•    Purpose 2: Increased income for vulnerable households, despite exposure to shocks and stresses

•    Purpose 3: Increased food availability among vulnerable communities, despite exposure to shocks and stresses

·         Benefited 2,377 individuals through the adoption of improved and climate-resilient agricultural technologies

·         Strengthened local agricultural market systems through establishment and operation of five market planning committees, enhancing livelihood resilience

·         Supported 30 Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) to implement sustainable forest management as a Nature-based Solution

·         Facilitated equitable access to natural resources by enabling 12 CFUGs to allocate 16 hectares of forest land to 157 landless and marginalised households, supporting climate-resilient livelihoods and social cohesion

·         Constructed 12 gravity-based Multiple Use Water Systems (MUS) for domestic and productive use, strengthening the water–energy–food nexus

·         Implemented 12 climate-resilient irrigation schemes (10 plastic ponds and 2 soil–cement tanks) to enhance agricultural water security

·         Rehabilitated four drinking water supply systems and completed one water source protection intervention, providing 2,687 individuals with access to safe drinking water

·         Built financial resilience of 2,260 individuals through financial literacy training, supported by strengthening six cooperatives

·         Institutionalised four local disaster management committees and one district disaster relief committee to improve anticipatory planning and disaster risk reduction at local level

Established 17 community networks to support participatory local planning processes and advocacy on social issues in coordination with local governments

·         Covered 12 VDCs of Rolpa, reaching 5,000 individuals (core 2,000; value chain 3,000) from marginalised and food-insecure households

·         Formed and mobilised 96 agricultural groups, providing capacity-building and technical training to enhance climate-resilient agriculture practices

·         Conducted 49 community nutrition classes to improve dietary knowledge and food security awareness

·         Constructed 10 Multiple Use Systems (MUS) for domestic and productive water use.

·         Established six agro-market centres, supporting local value chains and livelihood resilience

• Focus areas included Katgaun Pocket (Kotgaun, Wahma, Bhawang, Gairigaun, Ghartigaun, Korchawang) and Holeri Pocket (Jhenam, Nuwagaun, Dubring, Mijing, DubiDanda, Sakhi), ensuring geographically targeted interventions in high-risk areas

Holeri Pocket:  Jhenam, Nuwagaun, Dubring, Mijing, DubiDanda, Sakhi (6 VDCs)

·         Benefited men and women of the targeted VDCs, ensuring inclusive participation in planning and management

·         Conducted household-level surveys, technical feasibility (PF) studies, and detailed site assessments to inform scheme design

·         Formed and registered Water User Committees, empowering local communities to manage, operate, and maintain water systems sustainably

·         Strengthened rural development outcomes through participatory planning, community mobilisation, and capacity-building of local stakeholders

·         Developed Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) for all 5 VDCs to strengthen locally led climate adaptation planning

·         Formed and mobilised 21 vegetable production groups and 34 NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Product) groups, providing technical training to enhance climate-resilient livelihoods

·         Benefited 803 households directly through production support, and 536 households through value chain interventions

·         Constructed 3 Multiple Use Systems (MUS) for combined drinking water and irrigation purposes, enhancing water security and food production

·         Promoted micro-enterprises in agriculture, forest, product, and service sectors, strengthening local value chains and livelihoods

·         Reached 3,530 households, including women, youth, Dalit, and Janajati families, ensuring inclusive participation

·         Supported access to financial resources and business management, enabling low-income households to sustainably operate enterprises

·         Skill development training tailored to local enterprise needs

·         Introduction of appropriate technologies for efficient and sustainable production

·         Counseling and technical guidance for business planning and management

·         Enhanced income opportunities, resilience, and sustainability of forest- and community-based livelihoods

Specific Objectives:

1.     To design and establish a practical implementation modality for LAPA at the local level.

2.     To develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track progress, outcomes, and impact of LAPA activities.

·         Prepared detailed implementation modalities and work plans for the Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) to guide effective climate adaptation interventions

·         Developed a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track progress, ensure accountability, and inform adaptive management

·         Supported local service providers to implement LAPA activities with a focus on sustainability, good governance, and community ownership

Strengthened the capacity of vulnerable communities to participate in climate change adaptation planning and locally led implementation

·         Priority was given to Dalit, Janajati, youth, and other low-income households using the improved cookstoves.

·         Total of 1,450 households supported with improved cookstoves, with a social mobilization budget of NPR 1.5 million.

·         Combined technical support and community mobilization to achieve smoke-free kitchens in targeted communities.

·         Across the Rapti region (5 districts), 42,200 households benefited from improved cookstoves; 8 VDCs achieved smoke-free kitchen status.

·         In Rolpa district, 6 VDCs achieved significant progress; specifically, Nuwagaun and Gairigaun VDCs have been declared smoke-free.

  Currently, 1,450 households in Rolpa have received support for improved cookstove adoption, enhancing health, safety, and climate-friendly cooking practices.

·         Conducted participatory sessions to identify and select sub-projects by mapping community-level vulnerabilities and risks.

Prepared 4 participatory and strengthened Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA): 3 LAPAs for Madi Rural Municipality and 1 LAPA for Rolpa Municipality

·         Provided technical support based on community demand, including:

·         Survey design

·         Material support

·         Other technical guidance as needed

Benifited 500 people

·         Social mobilization

·         Technical support

Counselling and capacity building

·         Strengthened livelihoods and promoted inclusive economic opportunities in rural communities.

·         Improved ecological conditions through reduced dependence on traditional fuelwood.

·         Women and children relieved from the hard labor of fuelwood collection.

·         DECOS recognized as one of the youngest Renewable Energy Service Centers (RRESCs) supported by AEPC/ESAP, highlighting its capacity and experience in renewable energy services and activities.

·         Reached 4,335 households, with targeted focus on women, youth, low-income families, Dalit, and Janajati communities, ensuring inclusive and equitable outcomes

·         Mobilised 10 trained WASH social mobilisers to conduct behaviour change communication (BCC) and community-level education activities, enhancing hygiene practices and community resilience.

FECOFUN Rukum, FECOFUN Salyan and FECOFUN Pyuthan

·         Infrastructure Development

·         Leasehold Forestry

·         Agriculture

·         Livestock Services

·         Improved agricultural productivity and nutritional practices among vulnerable families.

·         Enhanced livelihood opportunities through diversified farming and off-farm employment.

·         Empowered community groups and local farmers to access social protection mechanisms and manage local development initiatives

·         Improved livelihood opportunities through forestry, agriculture, and enterprise interventions.

·         Enhanced capacity of local resource persons and forest user groups to manage resources and implement development activities.

·         Supported vulnerable households through emergency assistance and technical guidance.

Apple farm Irrigation system construction, Farm management training, Inter-cropping (distribution of legume seeds), promotion of EM and compost fertilizer preparation

Irrigation Pond construction, Farm management and vegetable farming training, Off-seasional and seasonal vegetables seeds distribution, seed money and revolving fund disbursement

Household sanitary Toilet construction, sanitation campaign and exploring household livelihood opportunities by goat keeping

Pears horticulture including grafting technologies, farming training, support on pears product enterprise support