Grassroots Civil Society Organizations as promoters of Improved Food Systems and Equal Livelihood Opportunities, FELLO (NPL 1083-22)
Ongoing

Grassroots Civil Society Organizations as promoters of Improved Food Systems and Equal Livelihood Opportunities, FELLO (NPL 1083-22)

The project “Grassroots Civil Society Organizations as Promoters of Improved Food Systems and Equal Livelihood Opportunities (FELLO)” (NPL1083-22) is implemented by FORWARD Nepal and Kalika Self-Reliance Social Centre (KSSC) with support from Welthungerhilfe (WHH).

Kapilvastu District
Aug 01, 2023 - Aug 01, 2026

Project Objectives

  1. Strengthen grassroots civil society organizations to promote improved food systems and equal livelihood opportunities.
  2. Enhance food security, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience through capacity building, advocacy, and inclusive participation.

Project Timeline

Health & Nutrition: Implementation of IMAM protocol, mass screening of children (6–59 months), and Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) in 7 hospitals.
Completed
Capacity Building: Training frontline health workers (FCHVs) on homestead food production; direct nutritional support to vulnerable families; strengthening last-mile supply chains through Community Business Facilitators (CBFs).
Completed
August 2023 - May 2026
Agriculture & Food Security: Establishment of Community Agricultural Learning Centres; promotion of agroecology and small enterprises; introduction of climate-smart practices (IPM, GAP, drip irrigation, vermicomposting).
Completed
August 2023 - May 2026
Community Empowerment: Formation of farmer groups and women’s groups; local enterprise development; improved access to organic fertilizers and sustainable inputs.
Completed
August 2023 - May 2026
Systems Strengthening: Robust data collection, reporting, and advocacy for policy influence at local and national levels.
Completed
August 2023 - May 2026