The project aims to improve the livelihood security of people especially the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded (PVSE) women and men in the Churia Hills, Bhabar and downstream regions of Sarlahi, Mahottari and Dhanusa districts through equitable and sustainable community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). The project activities are in line with CARE Nepal's Strategic Plan 2006-09 and the government policy of social inclusion and poverty reduction as mentioned in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2002-2007).
The main thrust of the project is to enhanced capacity of poor, vulnerable ans socially excluded women and men and their organizations and networks to promote, protect and claim their rights; productive, sustainable and equitable management of natural resources (such as forest, water and land) by community people leading to sustainable livelihood security and environmental improvement; and promote social inclusion and good governance, including space for policy dialogue among different stakeholders. |