Project Location: Ayodhyapuri VDC–09, Badarjhula and Kusumkhola, Chitwan District
Total Beneficiaries: 102 drought-affected families
Project Duration: 25 August 2013 – 16 September 2013
Funding Partner: Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC)
Project Overview
Livelihood support plays a vital role in helping disaster-affected families sustain their lives and regain economic stability. Through its Livelihood Support Program, Nepal Christian Relief Services (NCRS) supports vulnerable households by providing need-based assistance such as livestock support and capacity-building activities that enable families to generate income and build resilience.
Background
In recent years, communities in Chitwan District experienced severe and prolonged drought, which significantly affected agricultural production and household income. Many families struggled to meet their daily needs and lacked sustainable livelihood options.
Project Interventions
The livelihood project focused on livestock-based income generation and included the following components:
- Construction of goat sheds for all 102 families
- Livestock management training to strengthen skills in goat rearing
- Distribution of 208 goats, including breeding male goats, to ensure sustainability and future herd growth
Goat Distribution Phases
The goat distribution was conducted in two phases to ensure effective coordination and smooth implementation:
- Phase I – 25 August 2013
- Kusumkhola: 50 goats and 1 male goat distributed to 25 families
- Badarjhula: 50 goats and 1 male goat distributed to 25 families
- Total in Phase I: 102 goats
- Phase II – 16 September 2013
- Badarjhula: 106 goats, including 2 male goats, distributed to 52 families
All distribution activities were carried out in close coordination with the Local Development Office (LDO), Village Development Committee (VDC), local-based organizations, and local churches.
Impact
- Families gained a reliable source of income through goat rearing
- Improved household food security and economic confidence
- Strengthened skills in livestock management for long-term sustainability
- Renewed hope among families affected by prolonged drought
Beneficiary families expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the construction of goat sheds and the distribution of livestock, recognizing the support as a meaningful step toward rebuilding their livelihoods and securing a better future.
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