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For five years now..
..we have been working together with the 33 women of the cooperative in Merangding on PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) certification for the cultivation of organic vegetables, Farmers Field Schools to deepen their knowledge, and income generation through sewing and vegetable sales. The model farm with a training hall was set up and marketing opportunities were explored together. Fruit trees grafted in Ghunsa are being cultivated on another field. The first 18 women have even been recertified this time. Now the women are equipped to continue growing vegetables and generating income independently. A reason to celebrate. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farm and to Fair Styria…
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The girls from the Kids Club…
.. in Kunikhop (Jaidu, Jyanging, Surke) danced and sang at the closing ceremony of the farm project. The educational programme has been supporting girls aged 4 to 20+ for 5 years and is closely linked to the cooperative. In addition to materials for the little ones, there is a hostel in Sallerie for grades 11 and 12, as well as individual scholarships for academic or vocational further education after grade 12 in Kathmandu. In addition to materials for the little ones, there is a hostel in Sallerie for grades 11 and 12, as well as individual scholarships for academic or vocational further education after grade 12 in Kathmandu. The team…
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The women farmers..
.. in Kunikhop (Jaidu, Jyanging, Surke) have learned a great deal over the past five years. They now all have greenhouses, can grow their own seedlings or buy them from the model farm, the variety of vegetables has increased significantly, and they can even generate income from selling vegetables. Not only have the women in the cooperative learned a great deal from the training sessions, they have also exchanged new ideas with each other on a regular basis. But it’s not just the women in the cooperative who have learned a lot in the training sessions; they have also exchanged new ideas among themselves time and again. Many thanks to…
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For five years now…
…we have been working together with the 65 women of the cooperative in Kunikhop (Jaidu, Jyanging, Surke) on PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) certification for the cultivation of organic vegetables, Farmers’ Field Schools to deepen their knowledge, and income generation through sewing and vegetable sales. The model farm with a training hall has been set up and marketing opportunities have been explored together. The first 17 women have even been recertified this time. Now the women are equipped to continue growing vegetables and generating income independently. A reason to celebrate. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farm and to Fair Styria for the recertification.
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At the hostel..
..our first stop was the garden. Once again, there are some new vegetables that the girls proudly present. The continuous maintenance of the beds is still a small challenge. For the winter, there is now a small instantaneous water heater, providing easy hot showers and warm jackets. The girls are very happy. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation, which has been supporting the hostel so wonderfully for years.
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Once a year ..
.. sitting down together at one table is fun and also very productive. We reflect on the past months together and prepare the next steps. Even though we see each other online every week, there is still a lot to discuss. Many thanks to our wonderful team, which has been steadily supporting the project for years. This means that all sponsors can be sure that their donations are having an impact. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation and Fair Styria, whose support makes this work possible.
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The women in Ghunsa..
.. run the model farm in an exemplary manner. In mixed cultivation, the plants support each other. The young plants are in the field and everything is being prepared for the next sowing in the greenhouse. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farms.
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Insect..
…and water management are essential components of sustainable agriculture in Chyangsar. Our experts have shown the women some ways to combat pests naturally. Light traps, yellow boards, and red flags help with this. Water from the kitchen is collected through filters in a small pond and used for watering. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farms.
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Diverse …
… is the everyday life of the girls. In addition to school, where they achieve good results, they bake, celebrate and do handicrafts. As a balance, there is also exercise and meditation in nature. The aim is for the girls to learn good routines for their lives. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the girls.
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One of the best farms…
…in Ghunsa, Solukhumbu seen from the air. Many thanks to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the farms.
