Strong (women) smallholders and CSAs of Nepal’s western mountain regions for a resilient local food system (EMPOWER)

About this project

Nepal’s mountain food system faces severe challenges due to loss of agrobiodiversity, out-migration, feminization of agriculture, low productivity, and growing climate risks. Poor diets, gender barriers, and weak local solutions further limit resilience.Target Group & Area: 2,000 households in three municipalities of Bajura and Mugu.Overall Objective: Empower women smallholders and CSAs to build resilient local food systems. Key Outputs:Enhanced capacities on agrobiodiversity, climate-resilient, and nutrition-sensitive practices.Strengthened local markets for safe and nutritious foods.Empowered CSAs and networks advocate for the right to food. Partners: LI-BIRD, KCDC, FWEAN.

Published by

Welthungerhilfe · International NGO

Countries

Nepal

Sectors

Agricultural co-operativesDemocratic participation and civil societyDisaster Risk ReductionII.5. Business and other services

Funded by

Germany - Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

Published by Welthungerhilfe to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 24 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-CR-RA000220-VR3810-NPL1110-24.

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