Share and Care Nepal (SCN) proposes an emergency relief assistance project to address the critical shelter needs of families whose homes were destroyed in the two earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015. SCN helped communities begin to recover their livelihoods and socio-economic security that were degraded in the quakes, through the provision of inputs, training, and support.
After discussions with the local government authorities, relief and recovery activities focused on two VDCs of Nuwakot District; Chhap and Talakhu, and two VDCs of neighboring Sindhupalchok District; Haibung and Kunchok. The assistance was intended to help meet critical needs and enable households and communities to begin rebuilding their lives.
Share and Care Nepal (SCN) proposes HARP Phase III “Back-Up For Better Livelihood Program” to enhance the knowledge, skills, and income of poor and vulnerable families affected by the earthquake through livelihood opportunities. This program supported 341 families with an opportunity for a livelihood and commercialize livestock i.e. goat, cow/buffalo, and agriculture productions. Further, 340 people were trained on the technical and managerial aspects of their entrepreneurship.
HARP III was implemented in 8 VDCs (Mahakali, Chaap, Likhu, Talakhu, Sikre, Samundradevi, Thanapati, and Sunakhani) of Nuwakot district and commence on 17th of July, 2016.
Duration:
May 15, 2015-July 16, 2017
Location:
Chhap, Likhu, Talakhu, Sikre, Mahakali, Sunakhani, Thanapati, and Samundradevi VDCs of Nuwakot District.
Supporting Partner:
TEAR AUSTRALIA & TEARFUND NEW ZEALAND
Objectives:
HARP II
- The earthquake damaged households identified and provided with material for temporary shelter.
- The livelihoods of vulnerable households are restored to a level similar to that of before the earthquake.
- Food storage facilities are available for the 2015 harvest.
- The community was able to recover normal activities – schooling, access to health posts, community centers, and meeting spaces.
- Targeted households are better able to withstand the winter.
- Communities are better able to cope with further disasters such as landslides and floods.
HARP-III
- 75 vulnerable families are identified, trained, and provided cow/buffalo for milk production and trade for profit.
- 125 Vulnerable farmers are identified, trained, and supported with basics to commercialize agricultural productions.
- 50 Vulnerable families are identified, trained, and offered with poultry supplies for entrepreneurship.
- 75 Vulnerable families are identified, trained, and offered with goat supports to operate a business.
- 16 youths are identified and trained in vocational training.
- Train 340 people receiving support based on their scope of production and initiation.
Thematic Priorities:
- Coping with Transition
- Building Back Livelihood