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Why your support is needed
In Nepal, over 80% of the working population are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Rising population, out-migration and inappropriate aid programmes, which often try to replace traditional practices with "something better" have combined to undermine the sustainability of traditional agriculture and even culture. The result is a disempowered people with unequal access to basic needs, struggling to make ends meet despite working all hours and yet not even able to grow enough food. We are changing that and making a big difference to people’s lives, and you can help.
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About the Himalayan Permaculture Centre
The Himalayan Permaculture Centre (HPC) is a grassroots organisation run by motivated and trained farmers from Surkhet and Humla districts, in Karnali Province of Western Nepal. Its mission is to collaboratively design resilient, abundant households and communities that have holistic ecological, social and economic sustainability.
HPC conducts demonstration, training, resource production and research in 32 villages. Aligned with local communities, it devises and implements locally-appropriate sustainable programs with a unique cross-sectoral approach that integrates Food Sovereignty, Health, Education, Livelihoods and Capacity building. This holistic vision results in abundant villages that embrace a variety of livelihoods, culture, biodiversity and ethical governance. These villages are where people can live in harmony with their environment and are not forced to leave because of dire economic conditions.
As well as improving farm productivity using agro-ecological approaches that regenerate soil, water and biodiversity, HPC’s activities boost health by promoting wellness through better diet - organic and nutrient-dense food is grown, leading to a better diet from more fruits and vegetables. Better kitchen hygiene and toilets reduce waterborne and other diseases. Health is also improved by reduced smoke in kitchens, health-awareness and clean drinking water. HPC has also helped to revamp local education through adult practical literacy classes and support to schools. It has improved economic resilience through income-generation activities such as beekeeping, local textiles, milling, carpentry, blacksmithing and, above all, improved farm productivity. Access to credit from local micro-finance groups enables local enterprises to thrive, based on an abundant ecology. Finally, it has increased the ability of communities in design, decision-making and governance through training and support..
What we can do with your support
Every $1 will help us to:
• establish demonstration and learning centres - each one costs around $2000 - we plan for 22 over the next 5 years
• train a Barefoot Consultants and get government accreditation - this takes around US$2000 - we plan for 75 over the next 5 years!
• train a Women’s cooperative member in soap making & provide a grant to help them get started: $200
• subsidise a biogas unit for a household: $900
• to run a 2-day women’s health camp where up to 200 women can get treatment and counseling costs around $2000
All funds raised will help us to move these exciting and important projects forward.
You can donate here using paypal or a credit card. Thank you!
