Project Category: Proposed Projects

Executive Summary:

The objective of the training is to organize gainful skill training :

• electrician
• plumber
• AC maintenance technician

for 30 youth of Baiteshwor RM, Dolakha. The training will be held in Kathmandu giving emphasis on practical skills at real sites.  NRs. 1400K will be the budget for the packages. However, contributions from local governments and participants will also be explored. After training, the trainees will be compulsorily linked to the job market for gainful opportunities. The spending is around NRs. 1400K (50 thousand per participant), will help to bring the happiness of 30 HHs.  We are committed to investing the money received from you only in the stated project as per the financial rules and regulations of the Government of Nepal.

Introduction

Youth migration in Nepal for foreign employment is high in comparison to south Asian countries. The lack of industrialization, lack of governmental support in the agricultural sector and financial insecurity in investment push youth forward to migration. Youth are educated but due to a lack of practical skills, their education remains unproductive. If they wish to run their own income-generating activities, they do not have skills. Meanwhile, a large number of Indian people come with skills to Nepal and get good opportunities.  

It is our perception that Baiteshwor RM also has high migration for foreign employment. Their major destination of them is the Arabian countries. Some of them move to Japan, Australia, and European countries. However, they are often undermined in payment considering their hands-on skill. 

This training proposal is focused on training 30 youth in different sectors.

• 10 persons for electric technicians
• 10 persons for a plumbing technician
• 10 persons for AC maintenance

Nowadays, a plumber or an electrician charges NRs. 30,000 per floor in Kathmandu for their services. AC technicians also earn good earnings based on cases.

In order to conduct the training, we have already assured the fund of NRs. 560,000.00 from Samundra Belgium. Individuals will participate with a total of NRs. 70,000.00. This proposal is submitted with great expectations from NRs. 770,000..

Proposal submitting to

This proposal has been prepared to submit to Samundra Belgium or any other potential donors for financial assistance.

Objectives

This is direct gainful training for the participants. The overall objective of this training is to improve the living standard of 30 households in Baiteshwor RM:

• Trained youth of Baiteshwor RM and link them to the job market.
• Support the youth of Baiteshor to seek employment opportunities in their villages and nearby cities.
• Some of the participants may start their own enterprises as plumbers, electricians, or AC technicians.

Budget requirement

SN	Training Package	Numbers of Trainees	Total Budget	Outcome
1.	Electric Training	10	390,000	80% reduction of migration to Kathmandu Nepali family structures stay intact
2.	Plumbing Training	10	440,000
3.	AC repairing	10	570,000
		30	1,400,000
Cost sharing  by individual			70,000	5%
Cost sharing by Samundra Belgium			560,000	40%
Requested to share Costs by potential donors			770,000	55%
Total NRs.			1,400,000

 

Appeal for support and commitment from Samundra Nepal

• We are in dire need of NRs. 770,000.00 to conduct the gainful training objectively to bring happiness to 30 families.
• We are eager to assure you that the received fund will be utilized to achieve the stated objective of maintaining financial transparency according to the government financial policy of Nepal.
• As a donor, you will be welcome to ask about the progress, process, and all the information related to this project.

Training Administration Process:

• Participants will be selected based on their needs (criteria will be developed)
• Training shall be organized in Kathmandu where resources are available for theory and practical sessions.
• A training provider ( consultancy) shall be explored to lead the training
• Emphasis will be given to practical skills on-site rather than theory which will be theory 30%, practical 70%.
• Job providers will be identified for 30 persons prior to the commencement of training.
• Income after training shall be tracked for impact studies.

Sustainability

• Trainees will get a gainful opportunity in the market which will contribute to improving their living standards.
• Trainees will be able to search the market as per their skill.

Project Name: Water Supply Project

Project Implementation Area: Baiteshwor-5, Dolakha

Background:

Clean water is the basic need of human beings. Without clean water, quality of life cannot be attained. Water is not only a life-giving element but also essential for carrying out day-to-day activities and maintaining cleanliness. Thus, the availability of clean and safe water in an adequate quantity and also on time is a must. It is difficult to imagine quality life in the absence of water. If water is not available in any area, people have to walk tens to hundreds of kilometers distance to fetch water, which is energy-consuming and time-wasting. Apart from this, lack of clean water causes different water-borne diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera. Thus, a proper supply of clean water can make life easier and healthier.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal: The major goal of this project is to supply clean water in sufficient volume and make water readily available for the people of Baiteshwor-5, Dolakha

Objectives:

• Construction of reservoir tanks for the storage of adequate water from different sources and make it readily available for members of 40 Households.
• Development of proper plan and system to deliver the water to the concerned households such that it saves both time and energy.
• Proper preservation and maintenance of the constructed tank and pipes under the supervision of Himalayan Care Hands by Users’ group 

Steps and Methodology of Implementation:

1. Baseline Study
2. Coordination and Collaboration with local government
3. Proposal submission to donor
4. Approval of proposal from a donor agency
5. Co-ordination with Social Welfare Council for Project Implementation Approval
6. Implementation
7. Formation of User’s group to look after the project
8. Monitoring and Evaluation regularly by the authorized members of the User’s group
9. Reporting to Himalayan Care Hands
10. Follow-up

Problems:

• Insufficient water and irregular water supply.
• Reduction in the number and capacity of water resources.
• Different water-borne diseases, especially among children.

 

Demand Calculations:

For one location,

Targeted beneficiaries= 20 HH

Number of people in each Household = 5 members (average)

Targeted population for one location= 5*20= 100 members

Per capita demand =100 liters per day (domestic usage)

Quantity = per capita demand* Population

     =100*100= 10,000 liter 

The capacity of the reservoir tank=10 cubic meter 

Thus, two reservoir tanks of 10,000 liters will be constructed at two different locations. It is not practical to construct one large reservoir tank instead of two small in the project implementation area as:

1. the water has to be brought from two different sources for two different spots
2. The topography of the area is such that it demands two distinct places 20 HH live on the downhill and 20 HH on the uphill area of the project implementation area.

Expected Results:

• Construction of 2 reservoir tanks in two different locations, each targeting 20 Households
• Regular and timely supply of water to 40 Households
• Preservation of the tank by a water operator selected among the user’s group
• Frequent repair and maintenance of the tank, pipes, and taps

 

Sustainability:

A project does not become successful unless it’s sustainable. The sustainability of any project is ensured only if the beneficiaries develop a feeling of ownership towards the project. This can only be attained if they are involved in the implementation as well as taking care of the project. Thus, local people should be involved from the beginning of the project. To further secure sustainability:

• A consumer group will be formed among the beneficiaries.
• One operator will be selected among the consumer’s group for regular water supply (i.e. timely opening and closing of the tap) and safeguard the water tank and other belongings of the tank.
• Minimum cost will be collected among the consumers on monthly basis, which will be utilized for the repair and maintenance of the tank, pipes, taps, and their parts and paying wages to the operator.

 

Innovation:

The remarkable characteristic of this project is a sustainable approach to quality water supply by making the beneficiary themselves the owner as well as consumers of the project.

Project Cost:

The cost of the project is approximately 12,000 USD, the detailed breakdown of which is given below:

S.N.	Particulars		Unit Cost in USD	Total Cost in USD
1.	Reservoir tank (2) @10,000 liter each		4000	8000
2.	Polythene  Pipe (2) approx.2000m		1000	2000
3.	Fitting materials (Valves, knots, etc)		1000	2000
	Overall Project Cost		12,000 USD

 

Project Name: Tree Plantation Project

Project Implementation Area: Baiteshwor-5, Dolakha district

Background:

People of Baiteshwor depend merely on a source of income, usually agriculture or animal husbandry to earn their livelihood. But, during the time of emergencies like any health problem in the family or bigger emergencies like the occurrence of natural disasters, they have to depend on others for financial assistance as the money does not suffice. They have to borrow money from friends or relatives. Most of the time they spend the next 2-5 years post the hard times paying back the money to the lender. As a result, they cannot bring any financial growth or improvement in the family, not even saving for that period of time. Thus, there is a need for a secondary source for earning money. Plantation of cash crops and economically viable plants like medicinal and aromatic plants can be the income source for people. At the same time, they will be contributing to environment conservation by preserving water resources, reducing natural disasters, and maintaining the greenery of the area via the grown plants. This is a win-win situation for the beneficiaries.

Goals and Objectives:

Goals: 

• Developing economically viable or cash crops as a source of income generation along with promoting greenery of the area.

Objectives:

• Plantation of cash crops, medicinal and aromatic plants saplings
• Growing and caring for the saplings to grow into trees under the supervision of agriculture expert, Mr. D.B. Dahal.

• Management of market for the trees and their products.
• Ground Water source conservation  

Steps and Methodology:

1. Baseline Study
2. Coordination and Collaboration with local government 
3. Proposal submission to donor
4. Approval of proposal from a donor agency
5. Co-ordination with Social Welfare Council for Project Implementation Approval
6. Implementation
7. Formation of Consumer’s Group
8. Monitoring and Evaluation regularly on behalf of Himalayan Care Hands by Mr. D.B. Dahal (Agriculture technician and government officer and local resident of Baiteshwor)
9. Reporting 
10. Follow-up

 

Expected Results:

• Tree saplings plantation that will aid in the income generation of 100 Households.
• 1-day training on:
  • Cash crop plantation module
  • Use of cash crops and economically viable plants 
• The greenery and natural beauty of the area is increased
• Improvement of groundwater source 

 

Innovation:

Commercial farming of economical plants for income generation of 50*2= 100 HH is an innovative approach to be implemented in this project.

 

Problems:

• Dependency on only one individual and/or one source for income generation.
• Reduction in the number of trees causing drying up of water sources, air pollution, and different natural disasters like soil erosion and landslides.

 

Project Cost:

The cost of the project is approximately 4,000 USD, an in-depth breakdown of which is given below:

S.N.	Particulars		Unit Cost (USD)	Total Cost (USD)
1.	1 Day training to the consumers		–	500
2.	Supervision and monitoring charge for Agriculture technician
3.	Plant saplings		–	3500
Total Cost in USD			4000

 

The detailed cost breakdown for each plant sapling depends on 

• The species: will be decided based on season and recommendation of the Agriculture technician 

• Quantity of the plant saplings: will be decided based on the discussion on the training and recommendation of Agriculture technician. 

Thus, further details will be provided after the project implementation date is confirmed.

Project Name: Health Camp Project 

Project Implementation Area: Baiteshwor, Dolakha

Considering accessibility and area coverage, the health camp will be conducted in a common venue for different wards. The venue model will be as follows:

•  Baiteshwor ward numbers 1,2 and 3: Venue A(at HCH Hospital )
• Baiteshwor ward numbers 4,5 and 6: Venue B
• Baiteshwor ward numbers 7,8 and 6(few): Venue C

Background:

Rural areas usually don’t have fully equipped hospitals, both in mechanical and human resources. Even if there is hospital inadequacy of specialist doctors is faced. So, residents of these areas usually don’t get to undergo diagnosis and treatment under expert supervision. They are compelled to visit headquarter or the capital of the country. This visit turns out to be time-consuming as well as expensive considering the travel time and cost. As a result, people do not go for any health examination unless their situation is critical. However, if the specialist doctors are brought to their place through health camps, people will happily go for diagnosis and treatment. Also, during such health camps, any disease or problem can be diagnosed at an early stage which may save the lives of individuals.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal:

• To provide effective health service through expert doctors
• To raise awareness about the importance of timely health check-up

Objectives:

• The organization of health camps is regular.
• Provide free and high-quality medical services for the poor population.
• Refer severe medical cases to Kathmandu
• Focus on specific camps like ophthalmology camp, dental camp, family planning and gynecology reproductive health camp, etc.
• Conduction of blood donation camps(for storing blood  Samundra Nepal will coordinate  with Red cross society )

Steps and Methodology:

1. Baseline Study
2. Coordination and Collaboration with local government
3. Collaboration with local and central level hospital
4. Proposal submission to donor
5. Approval of proposal from the donor agency
6. Co-ordination with Social Welfare Council for Project Implementation Approval
7. Coordination and communication with specialist doctors from Kathmandu city
8. Hiring specialist doctors
9. Implementation of project
10. Feedback from beneficiaries on the effectiveness of the project
11. Compiling the data of visitors and doctors of the camp

Problems:

• Lack of proper health care facilities.
• Lack of awareness related to health problems and their severe effects.
• Unaffordable health services like check-ups and medication.
• Lack of specialists. (E.g.: dentist, gynecologist, etc.)

Expected Results:

• About 9 Health Camp events with special emphasis on eye, dental and reproductive health.
• Participation of a minimum of 300  beneficiaries in each event.

Target Groups:

• Senior citizens
• Women
• Children
• Patients with chronic diseases
• Residents of Baiteshwor R.M.

 

Project Cost:

The cost of the project is approximately 3,000 USD per event (an in-depth breakdown will be on the final proposal).

Cost Break down for each event  

S.N	Description	unit	Amount in USD	Remarks
1	Doctor Allowance	6	1200	200 USD each  for 2 days
2	transportation cost	1	400	2 way
3	Breakfast ,lunch ,dinner,accommodation	1	700
4	Medication	1	300
5	Radio station publicity, paper publicity, flex print	1	100
	Total		2700 USD

Total cost for 3 event =2700*3=8100 USD 

 

Cost break down for 3 events in one time (5 days plan for doctor )

S.N	Description	unit	Amount in USD	Remarks
1	Doctor Allowance	6	3000	500 USD for  5 days
2	transportation cost	1	700	2 way cost +3 days local
3	Breakfast ,lunch ,dinner,accommodation	1	1400	5 days
4	Medication	1	900	300 USD of each venue
5	Radio station publicity, paper publicity, flex print	1	100
	Total		6100 USD

 

Project Name: Agriculture Promotion Project

Project Implementation Area: Baiteshwor-5, Dolakha district

Background:

The wide range of topography, soil, and climate type available favors for farming of various types of crops in Nepal. People here have been practicing subsistence farming, mostly integrated with livestock. But the scenario is changing nowadays as some farmers have learned about commercial farming and have started to practice it as well. However, the outcomes and outputs have not been so satisfactory. One of the reasons for it is the lack of healthy seeds, fertilizers, modern tools, techniques, and irrigation facilities. Proper training and awareness together with the availability of the resources can bring a remarkable change in the agricultural sector as well as the economy of the country. 

Most of the people in Nepal go to foreign countries especially Gulf countries in search of jobs. It is because there is a lack of employment opportunities and even if the job is available, people are underpaid. This brings dissatisfaction and they start to look for better options, sometimes these options include moving to nearby towns and cities but most of the time it is going to abroad. This is the case in Baiteshwor as well. Physically active and strong ones are in foreign countries whereas children, women and senior citizens live in a village and involve in agricultural works. On top of that, they follow traditional methods of farming like ox-plowed fields, dependency on rainwater for irrigation. As a result, the yield is less in comparison to the hard work and patience invested. So, people lose their interest in agriculture and leave their land barren which compels them to depend on the market for food products that would have been grown organically otherwise.

Goals and Objectives:

Goals: 

• Developing scientific methods of agriculture and livestock farming will aid in bringing a new era of farming i.e. modern farming
• Developing agriculture as a source of income generation for 50 Households.

Objectives:

• Distribution of improved seeds (viable and vigorous seeds)
• Promote scientific approach of animal husbandry (e.g.: goat farming)
• Training and Awareness program for commercial agriculture and animal husbandry
• Training on compost manure  preparations
• Installation of the plastic tunnel for commercial vegetable farming
• Conduction of tree plantation programs and developments of cash crops, medicinal and aromatic plant farms by initially developing 3 pilot gardens for knowing the outputs. (The person who had helped on the conduction of the previous Tree plantation project shall be consulted for this project as well.)
• Establishment of the agriculture-based industry from the products of gardens and farms
• Development of small-scale irrigation canal by re-using the water used for domestic purposes after undergoing treatment procedure of purification. (Integration with WASH project)
• Development of small-scale irrigation canal by making boreholes where stream irrigation is not possible.
• Development of small-scale irrigation canal by re-using the water used for domestic purposes after undergoing treatment procedure of purification. (Integration with WASH project)

Steps and Methodology:

1. Baseline Study
2. Coordination and Collaboration with local government and farmer’s group
3. Proposal submission to donor
4. Approval of proposal from a donor agency
5. Co-ordination with Social Welfare Council for Project Implementation Approval
6. Implementation
7. Formation of Farmer’s Group
8. Monitoring and Evaluation regularly on behalf of Himalayan Care Hands by Mr. D.B. Dahal (Agriculture technician and government officer and local resident of Baiteshwor)
9. Reporting 
10. Follow-up

Expected Results:

• 5 days training on:
  • making compost manure for 50 Households
  • Use of 5 hand tractors to 5 representative farmers from the farmers’ group
• Seasonal seed distribution to 50 Households after training under the supervision of Agriculture expert Mr. D. B. Dahal 
• Goat distribution to about 50 families.
• Stream-based and Boring-based about 5 irrigation canals.
• 3 pilot gardens for cash and economically viable plants
• Farmers of the area are familiar with scientific and modern methods of farming.

Innovation:

Commercial farming of economical plants and the Purification of water from households for irrigation and artificial pond development is an innovative approaches to be implemented in this project.

Problems:

• Unavailability of healthy and improved seeds on time
• The traditional approach of agriculture and animal husbandry
• Shortage and unavailability of fertilizers on time
• Maximum utilization of Chemical fertilizer 
• Lack of commercial cash crop farms and techniques of its farming
• Lack of irrigation facility and dependence on rainwater for irrigation purposes

 

Project Cost:

The cost of the project is approximately 20,000 USD, a depth breakdown of which is given below:

S.N.	Particulars		Unit Cost (USD)	Total Cost (USD)
1.	Hand Tractors (5)		1000	5000
2.	Farmers’ Training (5 events) 1 event of each 10HH		200	1000
3.	Small Stream-based irrigation system		3000	3000
4.	Boring based irrigation system(3)		1000	3000
5.	Seasonal Seed distribution post-training		2000	2000
6.	Goat Distribution		2000	2000
7.	Pilot gardens development (3)		1000	3000
8.	Miscellaneous		1000	1000
Total Cost in USD			20,000