Project Overview
The Vulnerable Community Development Plans (VCDPs) and Gender Action Plans (GAPs) project aimed to increase income levels of vulnerable communities through life-skills training and gender-based action planning. Supported by SNRTP/Nepal Government, the project focused on social and behavior change communication (SBCC) and livelihood skill development. The project was implemented from January 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019 with a total cost of NPR 19,127,284, promoting self-employment and economic empowerment, particularly among women and girls
Major Achievements
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1,642 individuals trained in various income-generating trades, including beekeeping, off-season vegetable farming, driving, sewing and cutting, candle making, Dhaka weaving, boutique and beauty parlor services, snack and papad making, bamboo furniture making, and goat keeping
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Provided seed money support to establish small businesses
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Contributed to increased household income and sustainable livelihoods
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Promoted self-employment opportunities at the community level
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Ensured strong women and girls’ participation, with 65% female participation across all trainings
Target Group
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Vulnerable and marginalized community members
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Women and girls
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Unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Implementing Area
The project was implemented in the following districts:
Tanahu, Syangja, Kaski, Parbat, Gulmi, Palpa, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Salyan, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, and Kanchanpur.
