| Multi Stakeholders Forest Program (MSFP) |
| Project Location: Rolpa District |
Project commenced date: 16 July 2013
Project completed date: 14 June 2016 |
| Source of Funding: MSFP/ Rupantaran Nepal |
Total Project Budget: NPR 1,01,36,385.00 |
| Beneficiary: 14400HHs |
Member of CFUG-disadvantage, poor, vulnerable HHs of project location |
Brief Description of the Project
This project was implemented to enhance the livelihoods of poor and marginalized communities by promoting sustainable forest management and income-generating activities, effectively utilizing local forest resources. The organization played a crucial role in social and community mobilization, ensuring the successful achievement of the project's goals.
The key objectives of the project were:
- Coordinated Forest Management: Ensured the effective implementation of plans, policies, and programs related to forest management through strong coordination and collaboration among the Government of Nepal, NGOs, communities, and the private sector.
- Increased Private Sector Investment: Encouraged investment from private sector stakeholders, such as farmers, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions, in forest management, leading to the creation of local job opportunities.
- Benefits for Vulnerable Populations: Provided opportunities for poor and marginalized populations, who are adversely affected by climate change, to benefit from sustainable forest management and forest-based enterprises.
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Major outcomes achieved/ Implementation Success:
- A total of 207 Community Forestry User Groups benefited from specialized account management training.
- A revolving fund of NPR 10,95,000 was provided to support income-generating activities aimed at improving the livelihoods of 1,063 households within 88 Community Forestry User Groups, focusing on poor and marginalized populations.
- Through the implementation of 67 new and ongoing community and local adaptation work plans, 1,639 DAG (Disadvantaged Group) households and 1,511 non-DAG households benefited from infrastructure activities, including drinking water and irrigation schemes.
- Climate change awareness activities reached a total of 2,028 individuals, comprising 1,001 DAG and 1,057 non-DAG members.
- Strengthening activities benefited 250 people (67 DAG and 183 non-DAG) across eight VDCs (Village Development Committees).
- Educational support, amounting to NPR 3,000 per student, was provided to 16 poor students from eight different schools to help them continue their education.
- A total of 94 households from two Community Forestry User Groups benefited from the promotion of Chiuri Kol.
- The project conducted various public hearing programs with active participation from 482 community members, including leaders and representatives from political parties, stakeholders, and government and non-government agencies.
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