What we do
Using the savings from the PROJECT “BIO: Increasing Income in Horticulture - Increasing income from organic farming and supporting horticulture for the survival of farming families in Dandatole village
Countries
Fields of intervention
- Opening date: December 2025
- Closing date: December 2026
WHERE
Nepal, Bagmati Province, Sindhupalchok District, Helambu Rural Municipality, Dandatole village
CONTEXT
In the remote village of Dandatole, in Helambu Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchok District, agriculture remains the main source of livelihood, yet many families continue to face chronic food insecurity, low agricultural productivity and limited access to markets. The area is characterised by difficult mountain terrain, scarce irrigation, weak infrastructure and recurrent exposure to natural disasters, all of which constrain rural development and increase vulnerability among smallholder farmers. Most households depend on subsistence agriculture practiced on very small plots, with low incomes often insufficient to cover basic needs such as food, education and healthcare. In this context, ASIA works with local partner ARSOW Nepal to strengthen sustainable agricultural livelihoods through an integrated approach that combines infrastructure, training and community-based support. The project promotes climate-resilient organic horticulture through the construction of water storage systems, the installation of plastic tunnels for off-season cultivation, the rehabilitation of a collection centre and the distribution of local non-hybrid seeds. At the same time, it supports farmers with refresher trainings, exchange visits and practical guidance on cultivation, post-harvest management and market access. Through these actions, the initiative contributes to improving food security, protecting local biodiversity and increasing the resilience and income of vulnerable rural families.
OBJECTIVES
General objective
Improving food security and income for farming families in Dandatole through organic and resilient farming practices.
Specific objective
Strengthen smallholder farmers' production capacity and access to markets through adequate infrastructure and technical training.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
- Improvement of agricultural infrastructure for the production and storage of products
- Improving farmers' technical skills on organic farming practices and marketin
BENEFICIARIES
Direct: 120 farming households, corresponding to approximately 660 individuals.
Indirect: 554 households, corresponding to approximately 2,448 individuals, of whom 1,298 are women and 1,150 are men.
PARTNERS
Association for Rural Social Welfare (ARSOW - Nepal)