Welcome to our project, "Nurture, Nourish, Future, Forests, "by New Growth, an Irish charity committed to sustainable community development in rural Nepal. Tailored specifically to areas deeply impacted by the 2015 earthquake, this initiatives aim to restore equilibrium to these communities by fostering holistic growth for farmers and environmental stewardship.
Bringing people and nature together for climate change and food security.
• Our scalable working model with our partners CSRC (www.csrcnepal.org)
• Community reforestation.
• Fruit & nut tree donations.
• Protect local forests (people and nature together).
• Create local forests that benefit the community and wildlife.
• Empower community to grow.
The core objectives of the project entail a multifaceted approach, including the restoration of community forests, facilitating the transition towards modern agricultural practices, and establishing orchards featuring diverse arrays of fruit and nut trees. By prioritizing the restoration of natural resources and enhancing agricultural productivity, the project seeks to ensure food security, land rights, elevate nutritional standards, and provide crucial economic support for local farmers.
New Growth operates in close collaboration with rural communities, recognizing the intrinsic value of local knowledge and the significance of community engagement in achieving sustainable development goals. Through partnerships with organizations like the "Community Self Reliance Centre" (CSRC), the project leverages collective expertise and resources to implement scalable and impactful solutions. (csrcnepal.org)
The project's implementation strategy revolves around a meticulous and adaptable framework for both farmers and nature, integrating native fruit and nut tree species to promote biodiversity and foster agroforestry practices in community reforestation efforts. By adopting a community-centric model, New Growth ensures equitable distribution of benefits, empowering farmers and fostering shared responsibility among community members. Additionally, the project emphasizes initiatives to address socio-economic challenges exacerbated by food insecurity and environmental degradation.
At the heart of the project lies a commitment to empowering vulnerable households and enhancing community resilience. Through initiatives aimed at improving food security land availability, nutrition, protecting the future children from leaving the land ,and livelihood opportunities,
New Growth strives to uplift the well-being and self-sufficiency of rural communities. By encouraging the passing on of fruit trees and cash crops to successive families, the project fosters a culture of reciprocity and amplifies the positive impact, creating resilient communities for the future .
As the project, "Nurture, Nourish Future Forests," unfolds, it serves as a beacon of hope and rejuvenation, aiming to uplift the spirits and livelihoods of those affected by disasters and the challenges of subsistence farming. Through collective action and environmental stewardship, the project paves the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Discover more : www.newgrowth.eu