Heifer International Nepal

Heifer Nepal wishes everyone a Happy World Soil Day! 🌱🌍 This year's theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage”, highlights the vital role of accurate soil data in shaping sustainable practices. 🧑🌾📊 Healthy soils are the foundation of our food systems, boosting crop yields, conserving water, and preventing erosion. 🌾💧 By managing our soils responsibly, we improve food security and farmers' livelihoods worldwide. 🌍💚 The Heifer Nepal team marked the occasion by planting and pledging to protect our soils, raising awareness about their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and agriculture. Let’s commit to preserving soil health for future generations. 🌿✨

Soil: The Unsung Superhero Beneath Your Feet!   Ever stopped to thank the ground beneath you? Probably not—but here’s why you should: - Soil grows your food - Nurtures ecosystems - Powers the livelihoods of millions of farmers.   Also, here’s the plot twist: intensive farming, deforestation, and climate change are draining this hidden treasure, leaving smallholder farmers at risk.   This World Soil Day, we’re calling in the reinforcements: Regenerative Agriculture! It helps in restoring soil health, boosting biodiversity, and helping communities thrive.   Let’s give soil the love it deserves. Time to Care for Soils: MEASURE, MONITOR, MANAGE and grow a sustainable future together. Because without soil, nothing else stands!   #WorldSoilDay2024 #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming

🌱 World Soil Day is just around the corner, so here are some interesting facts about soil🌱: Feel free to share any other soil facts you know in the comments below!👇

On November 22-23, the Bank Sathi Review & Planning Workshop took place in Tansen, Palpa, bringing together newly appointed and experienced Bank Sathis. This workshop aimed to provide training and enhance coordination among Bank Sathis, with the support of project coordinators and the A2F team. Hosted by Senior Program Officer, Bishnu Pandey, the event featured key insights from representatives of ADBL & Prabhu Bank. Dhruba Tara Bashyal, Assistant Manager of ADBL Tansen, shared valuable information about the VITA loan process and the work done with Heifer. Mr. Nagendra Ratna Koirala, Tansen Branch Manager of Prabhu Bank, discussed loan procedures and their collaboration with Heifer. Prem Sambyu, Regional Program Manager, and Prakash Katwal, Business Development & A2F Lead at Heifer, highlighted the Bank Sathi model for improving financial access for smallholder farmers in Nepal. #BankSathiWorkshop #FinancialInclusion #A2F #CapacityBuilding 

On November 15-16, a workshop in Bharatpur, Chitwan, brought together Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs) and Value Chain actors to enhance their ability to access financing and scale their businesses. Through hands-on sessions, participants learned to identify financial products, develop business plans, and manage loans for sustainable growth. The event also strengthened connections between CAVEs, veterinary technicians, local agrovets, and financial facilitators, setting the foundation for more resilient agricultural communities. By the end, participants were equipped and motivated to implement their action plans, driving stronger value chains and long-term success.

Empowering smallholder farmers in Nepal through finance! From November 19-21, the Bank Sathi Review and Planning Workshop took place in Ghorahi, Dang, led by an inspiring team including Durga K.C. (VITA Program Director), Prakash K.C. (Regional Program Manager), Prakash Katwal (Business Development & Access to Finance Lead), and Mahesh Acharya (Senior Program Officer). The workshop focused on the Bank Sathi model and its role in improving financial access for smallholder farmers. Special insights were shared by Beena Sharma, Lumbini province director of ADBL, on the loan process and collaboration with Heifer. A comprehensive training session for both new and veteran Bank Sathi members, along with Project Coordinators, helped strengthen the network for future success. Together, we're building a more sustainable agricultural future! #BankSathi #FinancialInclusion #SmallholderFarmers #Nepal

Big strides for sustainable development in Nepal! 🌍 Our Country Director, Dr. Tirtha Raj Regmi recently met with the Minister of Land Management, Cooperative, and Poverty Alleviation, Balaram Adhikari to discuss Heifer’s impactful work in the country. During their meeting, Dr. Regmi highlighted the success of SEWA, an apex body of over 250 social entrepreneurs’ women’s cooperatives. The minister expressed strong appreciation for Heifer's contributions to improving livelihoods and is excited about the potential for future collaboration. This marks a significant step toward deepening partnerships for sustainable development and creating lasting change in Nepal. #SustainableDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #HeiferInternationalNepal #PartnershipForChange

On November 13th and 14th, 2024, Heifer International Nepal’s senior leadership team gathered at the country office for a crucial strategic meeting aimed at identifying and prioritizing key programmatic issues for the future. The meeting focused on setting clear strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of FY25 activities, sharing valuable learnings and challenges, and discussing successful projects that can be replicated across new areas. Each department shared insights into upcoming plans, with some emphasizing cooperative development strategies while others highlighted collaborative approaches like partnership with private sectors. A key highlight of the meeting was an engaging discussion on the new program model, exploring its potential to further strengthen Heifer's impact on smallholder farmers and their communities. Together, the team is building a solid foundation for Heifer’s future success and lasting impact. #HeiferLeadership #StrategicPlanning #ProgramDevelopment #FutureSuccess

Celebrating 10 Incredible Years! Today, we celebrate two outstanding team members, Dipesh Pokharel, Senior Program Manager - SSFO and rupesh kafle, Program Manager- LTOH who have both reached an incredible milestone of 10 years of service at Heifer International Nepal! Their dedication, hard work, and passion have been instrumental in shaping our mission and making a lasting impact. Thank you, Dipesh and Rupesh for your commitment and inspiring leadership! Here's to many more years of success and collaboration! 🌟 #HeiferInternationalNepal #10YearMilestone #TeamHeifer

Today marked a pivotal moment as Heifer International hosted its first Asia Roundtable, bringing together passionate employees from across the region. 🌏 Together, we explored Heifer's journey of transformation, shared updates on our organizational progress, and dove deep into our vision for the future. This new platform fosters collaboration, insight-sharing, and stronger connections among teams, while addressing regional challenges and opportunities. Here’s to building a brighter, more sustainable future, together! #HeiferAsia #TransformationJourney #CollaborationInAction #StrongerTogether