Climate-Smart Farming Empowers Suku Tamang

Suku Tamang (she/her), a 35-year-old farmer from Newartole, Sindhupalchowk, was once reliant on the market for vegetables. Her kitchen often lacked even basic vegetables; was difficult to afford vegetables. However, Suku has transformed her farming practices and become more self-sufficient after the Climate Resilience Initiative (CRI) Program. The program has been implemented by Community Self-Reliance…

An incomplete life without land

Shantarami Chaudhary, 37, resides in Gadhawa Rural Municipality in Dang district. The Tharu people of Nepal traditionally live in joint families, sharing houses, livestock, and land; that has been passed down for generations. Shantarami Chaudhary’s family was one such example. They lived togetherwith 25 members from five siblings. As it was only 0.047 hectares, It…

Strategic Priority 1: Strengthening and Continuing the Land and Agrarian Movement

The Social Discourse Concerning Land and Agriculture At CSRC, we raise awareness about the importance of land, agriculture, and policies to human society and people’s lives.  We spark discussions about what models of agrarian economics, lifestyle, and practice work best for moving toward democracy, social justice, and sustainable development.  We have always created an environment…

Strategic Priority 3: Generating Policy Discussion and Good Governance

Facilitating Debates and Discussions regarding Land and Agriculture Policy We facilitate policy discussions on land and agriculture at the municipal, regional, and national levels. Within people’s organizations, we will hold discussions where existing land and agriculture policies are clarified, critically examined, and carefully evaluated, such that any necessary changes and the paths to further action…

Strategic Priority 4: Promoting Sustainable Farming, Collaborative Agriculture, and Systems for Secure Livelihoods

Promoting Organic and Sustainable Farming We do not just fight to secure land rights; we also work to secure the sustainable usage of that land by promoting good farming practices amongst laboring and small farmers. We assist those in the farming community, especially those previously marginalized, to acquire the proper training about organic and sustainable…