Rebuilding Energy Access and Livelihood of Earthquake-Affected Communities in Nepal (REAL) Project
Project Name: Rebuilding Energy Access and Livelihood of Earthquake-Affected Communities in Nepal (REAL) Project
Implemented by: Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS)
Supported by: Practical Action
Project Period: October 2016 to March 2018
Covered Areas: Earthquake-affected communities of Sindhupalchok District
Total Budget: NPR 310,976
Major Interventions and Achievements:
- Livestock and Livelihood Recovery
- Improved 36 goat sheds to promote safer, more productive, and hygienic livestock rearing practices.
- Established 1 community resource centre to support access to information, technical knowledge, and livelihood-related services.
- Provided demonstration and support on forage and fodder production to improve livestock feed availability and strengthen household livelihoods.
- Supported 390 beneficiaries through forage, fodder, and vegetable production demonstrations and related livelihood activities.
- Climate-Smart Agriculture and Vegetable Production
- Demonstrated off-season vegetable cultivation using polyhouses with 6 model farmers.
- Promoted improved agricultural practices and technologies to increase productivity, diversify livelihoods, and strengthen household income.
- Used model farmers as demonstration points for sharing practical knowledge and encouraging wider adoption of improved farming techniques.
- Clean Energy and Improved Cooking Practices
- Provided incentives to 438 people for the purchase of portable improved cookstoves.
- Promoted improved cooking technologies to reduce household dependence on traditional cooking practices and improve energy efficiency.
- Raised awareness of the benefits of improved cookstoves, including reduced fuel consumption, improved indoor air quality, and healthier household environments.
- Community and Youth Mobilization
- Mobilized community members and local stakeholders in livelihood recovery, agricultural demonstrations, livestock development, and clean energy promotion.
- Encouraged youth participation in community-based livelihood, agriculture, and energy-related activities.
- Promoted local resource persons, model farmers, and community groups as agents for knowledge sharing and adoption of improved practices.
Key Achievements:
- 36 goat sheds improved.
- 1 resource centre established.
- 390 beneficiaries supported through forage, fodder, and vegetable demonstrations/support.
- 6 model farmers supported for off-season vegetable cultivation through polyhouses.
- 438 people received incentives to purchase portable improved cookstoves.
Key Focus:
The REAL Project focused on livelihood recovery, livestock development, climate-smart agriculture, off-season vegetable production, clean and improved cooking energy, community mobilization, youth participation, and building the resilience of earthquake-affected households and communities.
