Page 23 - GDG Annual Report 2021

Global Development Group 23 Annual Report 2021

The Kapilvastu community in Nepal
harvest fish together in the improved pond.

“We learnt a lot through the project. It changed our
farming pattern and way of living. Previously, we only
used to cultivate paddy and wheat in our own way.
We didn’t cultivate vegetables and other crops like
Projects of Scale for maize, turmeric, vegetables, but now we are growing
these crops commercially”
Significant Result – Jagdish Tharu, a young farmer who completed
business plan training and visited commercial farms as
a part of the J1017 project training.
Water infrastructure deficiencies in rural communities so
often contribute to the vulnerabilities of residents. We see the
impact of this affect all areas of human development. Here’s In Laos, project J1065N Rural Wash for Women Laos is aiming
two examples of infrastructure projects addressing community to increase WASH coverage and health in small towns. The
water needs. project activities contribute towards the construction of piped
water systems, training towards hygiene behaviour change and
Project J1017N Livelihoods Improvement through Pond
the promotion and construction of WASH facilities in primary
Management Kapilvastu is improving commercialisation
schools. Today, it is providing both the infrastructure and
of farming in rural Nepal. Despite COVID-19 disrupting the
knowledge to achieve improved health outcomes.
schedule, workshops were conducted with community
members on sustainable use of water, maintenance of ponds,
improved farming approaches, and basic business and
commercial trading information for fishing and crops. The pond
water levels are significantly improved from previous years -
where water would usually dry up by February, in 2021 levels
have continued through June, enabling fishing and crops to
support livelihoods for longer and loans to be repaid on time.

J1065N Rural Wash for Women Laos constructs
piped water systems in Luang Prabang province.