Solve Nepal - Social Organization for Liberal Volunteers Engagement Nepal

Activities Solve Nepal

Rapid Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Farming Practices in Upper Karnali Region

As part of the objective to assess the impact of climate change on farming practices, our team successfully conducted a rapid field assessment in the upper Karnali region, covering Mugu, Jumla, and Kalikot districts of Karnali Province. The primary aim was to evaluate local peasants’ understanding of climate change and their adaptation strategies in the face of changing climatic conditions.

During the official visit, we engaged in field-level interactions with farmers, local agricultural stakeholders, and community leaders. These interactions provided crucial insights into how climate variability is affecting commercial farming systems, agro-ecological practices, use of bio-inputs, and traditional as well as modern seed management techniques in the region.

Key observations included:
- Increasing unpredictability in seasonal rainfall affecting sowing and harvesting cycles.
- Shift in crop patterns and increased interest in climate-resilient and indigenous seed varieties.
- Growing but limited awareness of organic bio-inputs and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Traditional knowledge systems are still dominant but are being challenged by rapid ecological changes.

This rapid assessment will contribute to a broader understanding of climate-induced vulnerabilities in high-altitude farming communities and help inform policy recommendations and programmatic interventions for resilient and sustainable agriculture in Karnali Province.
Mugu Field Visit Gallery

Mugu Field Visit Gallery

SOLVE Nepal Conducted One-Day Orientation and Training on Media Awareness and Entrepreneurship Development

SOLVE Nepal, in collaboration with the National Youth Council, successfully conducted a one-day orientation and training program focusing on media awareness and entrepreneurship development. The event took place at Gandhi Adarsha Secondary School, a renowned educational institution located in Ward No. 9 of Gokarneshwor Municipality, Gothatar. The program was attended by over 120 students from five different schools. The orientation featured eight presentations covering topics such as media literacy, digital literacy, the significance of journalism, news and editing, ICT in media, media and entrepreneurship, fake news, yellow journalism, and ethical guidelines. Additionally, there was a special discussion on entrepreneurship development aimed at encouraging higher secondary level students. Distinguished speakers included Ram Prasad Dahal, General Secretary of the Federation of Nepali Journalists; Anil Thapa, Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 9, Gokarneshwor Municipality; Mohan Gautam, Project Head of SOLVE Nepal; the school's Vice Principal; Plus Two Coordinator Bandana Ghimire; Chairperson of the School Management Committee Gaya Upadhyay; former Chairperson of the Press Council Bhawani Baral; Kanti Nupane; Engineer Naresh Pokharel; and Sabina Gyawali. The program was moderated by Kanti Nupane, Vice President of the Press Council Kathmandu Branch and a journalist. This training provided students with essential knowledge and skills related to media and entrepreneurship, which are expected to contribute significantly to their personal and professional development.

Policy Research:

Conducted in-depth research on the 'Organic Karnali' mission, collecting data across Karnali province and reviewing relevant policies. A comprehensive report with recommendations has been prepared for stakeholders.

Farmer Training:

Successfully organized five training sessions across Bagmati, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, empowering 276 farmers with knowledge of new agricultural technologies and ICT tools.

Recognition Awards:

Awarded 27 young, women, and Dalit agro-farmers from various regions, celebrating their contributions to agriculture and inspiring others. Equipment Support: Provided 212 units of essential agricultural equipment (Mini Tillers, Earth Augers, and Backle Sprayers for organic pesticides) to individual farmers and groups to promote technology adoption.

Organize Knowledge Sharing Program to Empower Students with Agricultural Technology

SOLVE Nepal hosted a successful Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Hotel Aryal, Newbaneshwor, Kathmandu. This program aimed to equip students with the latest advancements in agricultural technology and gather valuable feedback on their innovative platform, NepaliKrishi.com, its accompanying mobile application, Nepalikrishi and Training Module. Over 50 participants from four different colleges – HICAST (Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology/हिमालयन कलेज अफ एग्रिकल्चरल साइन्सेज एण्ड टेक्नोलोजी ) College, Swastik College, Madan Ashrit Memorial Polytechnic Institute, and Nepal Mega College – actively participated in the program. The breakdown of participants is as follows:

HICAST College: 22 students (13 girls, 9 boys)
Swastik College: 10 students (5 girls, 5 boys)
Madan Ashrit Memorial Polytechnic Institute: 10 students (6 girls, 4 boys)
Nepal Mega College: 5 students (2 girls, 3 boys)
Other colleges: 3 participants
Elevating Agricultural Practices through Technology:
The program commenced with the introduction of Solve Nepal’s mission and ongoing initiatives by Mr. Amit Gautam. This was followed by a presentation by Er. Naresh Pokharel on NepaliKrishi.com and the Nepalikrishi app. He delved into the program’s aim to bridge the gap between traditional and technology-driven agricultural practices. Thenafter Ms. Kanti Neupane presented current training model named "ICT in Agriculture".
Exploring the Framework of NepaliKrishi:
More than just presenting the platform, the program offered a unique opportunity for students to experience the website, training module and app firsthand. An interactive exhibition showcased the framework of all platforms, allowing attendees to navigate their features and understand their functionalities.
Gathering Valuable Feedback and Shaping the Future:
A core focus of the KSP was to gather constructive feedback from the student participants. Through interactive sessions and open discussions, Solve Nepal aimed to gain valuable insights on how to improve the user experience and functionalities of website, training module and app. These suggestions will be instrumental in shaping the future development of the platform and ensuring it effectively meets the needs of the Nepali agricultural community.
The program concluded with Mr. Mohan Gautam, Project Head, handing out certificates of participation and Ms. Sabina Ghyawali and Mr. Subash Ghimire appreciate to the all participants for their active participation with maintain their registration record. The event was held under the leadership of Mr. Shushil Khanal, President of Solve Nepal. This Knowledge Sharing Program served as a testament to Solve Nepal’s commitment to empowering future generations of agriculturalists.
By fostering engagement with the latest technologies and actively seeking feedback, Solve Nepal is paving the way for a more informed and innovative agricultural future in Nepal.

उत्कृष्ट युवा तथा महिला किसान सम्मान कार्यक्रम २०७९ माघ ६

कृषि पेशा व्यवसाय गर्ने व्यक्तिहरुलाई सम्मान गर्न आवश्यक छ । विदेश जानेलाई त हामी खादा ओडाएर विदाई र स्वागत गर्दै अाएका छौं तर देशमै केहि गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने व्यक्तिलाई सम्मान र प्रोत्साहन गरिएन भने हाम्रो कृषिको भविष्य छैन र हामीले चाहेको स्वाधीन र सम्प्रभु अर्थतन्त्र निर्माण हुन सक्दैन भन्ने महत्न्वपूर्ण सोचका साथ विविध चुनौतिको बाबजुत कृषि पेशामा आवद्ध उत्कृष्ट युवा र महिला किसानलाई सम्मान गर्ने अभियानको दोस्रो संस्करणको स्वरुप आज हामीले ५० जना युवा र महिला किसानलाई सम्मान गर्याैं । कृषि पेशा प्रतिको युवाहरुको बढ्दो विकर्षण र कृषिको महिलाकरणको संदर्भमा यो अभियानले महत्वपूर्ण शन्देश दिने हामीले ठानेका छौं । साथै २००७ साल देखि आजसम्म विभिन्न हिसाबले किसान आन्दोलनमा योगदान पुर्‍याउने अग्रजहरुको सम्मानको थालनी स्वरुप आज चार जना अग्रजहरुलाई पनि गौरवका साथ अखिल नेपाल किसान महासंघले सम्मान गर्‍यो । सम्मानीत हुने सम्पूर्ण युवा, महिला र अग्रज किसान नेतालाई हार्दिक बधाई तथा शुभकामना ।

Accomplished Activities/Experiences

Agricultural Model Initiatives III -2023-2024 successfully completed with

Accomplished Tasks:

Comprehensive Agricultural Training Programs:
Conducted agricultural training sessions across various provinces in Nepal, including national-level workshops focused on promoting peasant production and advancing ICT applications in agriculture.
National Workshops on Agricultural Policy:
Organized workshops at the national level to share existing policies aimed at promoting peasant production in Nepal, fostering a supportive environment for agricultural development.
Recognition of Exemplary Youth and Women Peasants:
Honored youth and women peasants for their exemplary contributions to agriculture, highlighting their role as key drivers of innovation and progress in their communities.
Distribution of Agricultural Tools:
Distributed essential agricultural tools, such as sprayers, earth augers, and mini tractors, to over 150 peasants as a token of appreciation for their hard work and to facilitate their farming activities.
Gender-Inclusive Participation:
Ensured the active participation of both male and female peasants, with a total of 208 male and 68 female participants, reflecting a commitment to gender inclusivity in agricultural development.
Engagement with Local Communities:
Collaborated with local municipalities and rural municipalities across multiple provinces, ensuring widespread community involvement and fostering partnerships with local authorities.

Agricultural Research and Model Initiatives-2022/2023 Completed

Training to the farmers in agriculture in seven provinces throughout the Nepal including the workshops in national level to share the existing policy to promote peasants production in Nepal including advancement of ICT applications.
Honouring the peasants
“Agricultural Model Initiatives -2021 successfully completed with ”
Training to the farmers in agriculture in seven provinces throughout the Nepal including the workshops in national level to share the existing policy to promote peasants production in Nepal including advancement of ICT applications.
Honouring the peasants
Interaction with women, students, human rights activists and journalists on 'Culture and Woman Empowerment'; (2005)
Creative Role played on 'Historic April Movement (Jana Aandolan-2)' from the perspective of peace and building consensus among governmental bodies;
Inter college and 10+2 level 'Folk and Folk Pop Song Competitive Awareness Campaign' on the topic Democratic Republic, Constitution assembly and Inclusive Democracy; (2006)
Celebrated 'Holi festival in Creative' way to minimize the deforms of it;
'Minimizing Destruction during Demonstration' project; (February 26, 2007 to March 26, 2007) Funded by: USAID/OTI
CPA Education: Engaging Youth through Theater and Song; (December 3, 2007 to February3, 2008) Funded by: USAID/OTI
Positively Engaging Youth on the 2nd Anniversary of Jana Andolaan II; (May 2, 2008) Funded by: USAID/OTI
Holding Government Accountable: The First Sitting of the CA; (May 22, 2008 to June 12, 2008) Funded by: USAID/OTI
Accountability in Kathmandu Now! Engaging Youth on Democratic Norms; (August 1, 2008 to December 15, 2008) Funded by: USAID/OTI and Water Caravan- "Peace On The Move" as a Co-organizer with Guthi. (2008)
Training to User Group Leaders about Different Perspectives of Development- An one day orientation program, Kageswori Manohara Municipality, Kathmandu, (2019), Funded by: Kageswori Manohara Municipality, Kathmandu.