Partnership Organization : AWO International, Germany
Program Period : January 2008 to December 2010
Program Period : January 2008 to December 2010
Program Area : Four hilly VDCs of Nawalparasi District
- Gaindakot
- Ratanpur
- Danadajheri
- Kotthar
This program has been launched in order to reduce youth migration in the hilly area of Nawalparasi district. It is designed to empower the rural youth by organizing them in groups, cooperatives and CBOs (Community Based Organization), thus improving their livelihoods via income generation and skill transformation. We believe that in this way, the rate of seasonable national and cross boarder youth migration (mainly to India) can be diminished. Furthermore, a strengthening of education and the access to infrastructure facilities as well as the mobilization of local resources are essential.
The poor education opportunities have been a key reason for youth migration. One problem is the unavailability of basic schooling facilities which makes it hard to receive high quality education. Another challenge is the low level of parents' awareness as regards the importance of education which again results in a lack of motivation for schooling. Consequently, the school related activities of RDP include PTS (parents, teachers, students) awareness classes, recreational activities as well as support regarding educational materials, scholarships etc. In this way, RDP can contribute to the control of school dropouts and raises furthermore, the importance of education in the parents' minds.
Unemployment is yet another key reason for migration from the working area where each year members of more than 75 households leave their villages in order to gain money. Therefore, the RDP project also focuses on creating income generation opportunities, especially by self-employment. We launch different kinds of trainings, enhancing the participants' capacity as regards management, leadership and advocacy. Additionally, local people take part in special skill development seminars e.g. for the creation of improved cooking stoves and water irrigation systems. In general, RDP promotes the idea of cooperatives and supports local CBOs in their constitutional development.
Last but not least, the hilly area lacks basic infrastructure facilities such as transport, communication, electricity, irrigation systems and health services. This represents an even greater problem given that once (young) people have seen the services provided in more developed areas, they realize the absence of those in their villages. In many cases that has led to ultimate migration. Thus, RDP also works for appropriate infrastructure development, concentrating on health, sanitation and hygiene.
The poor education opportunities have been a key reason for youth migration. One problem is the unavailability of basic schooling facilities which makes it hard to receive high quality education. Another challenge is the low level of parents' awareness as regards the importance of education which again results in a lack of motivation for schooling. Consequently, the school related activities of RDP include PTS (parents, teachers, students) awareness classes, recreational activities as well as support regarding educational materials, scholarships etc. In this way, RDP can contribute to the control of school dropouts and raises furthermore, the importance of education in the parents' minds.
Unemployment is yet another key reason for migration from the working area where each year members of more than 75 households leave their villages in order to gain money. Therefore, the RDP project also focuses on creating income generation opportunities, especially by self-employment. We launch different kinds of trainings, enhancing the participants' capacity as regards management, leadership and advocacy. Additionally, local people take part in special skill development seminars e.g. for the creation of improved cooking stoves and water irrigation systems. In general, RDP promotes the idea of cooperatives and supports local CBOs in their constitutional development.
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