Cash for Work (CfW) Activities under the Circular and Green Economy for Environmental Restoration in Nepal
Implemented by: Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS)
Supported by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Date: 2025
Covered Areas: Panauti Municipality and Bethanchowk Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok; Mahankal Rural Municipality, Lalitpur
Total Budget: NPR 8.4 million (84 lakh)
Total Beneficiaries: 600 vulnerable community members
Gender: 312 women and 288 men
Social Inclusion: 64 Dalit, 339 Janajati, and 197 from other social groups
Priority Groups: Women, older people, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable households
Total Workdays Completed: 6,000 workdays
Panauti Municipality, Kavrepalnachok District: 2,500 workdays
Bethanchowk Rural Municipality, Kavrepalnachok District: 2,000 workdays
Mahankal Rural Municipality, Lalitpur District: 1,500 workdays
Key Activities:
- Debris clearance in flood- and landslide-affected areas.
- Restoration and rehabilitation of small-scale community infrastructure.
- Environmental restoration and improvement of community spaces.
- Provision of short-term employment and income opportunities for vulnerable households.
- Mobilization and participation of local communities in recovery activities.
- Coordination with local governments and ward offices for beneficiary identification, implementation, and monitoring.
- Promotion of inclusive, safe, environmentally sustainable, and community-led recovery.
Key Achievement:
The project successfully completed 6,000 workdays for 600 beneficiaries, combining immediate livelihood support with the restoration of community infrastructure and the environment in disaster-affected areas.
