Aamaa (आमा ) – Improvement in the socio-economic status of women and support for child clubs with Jagriti Child and Youth Concern Nepal (Jcycn) – Project 026

Project 026 / 2026 – 2028

The Aamaa project, led by Jagriti Child and Youth Concern Nepal (Jcycn), addresses the increasing violence against women and children in Nepal, focusing on marginalized Tamang and Dalit communities. Informed by Nepal Police and UN Women data, the project aims to empower women economically and socially, counteracting poverty, gender-based violence, and cultural obstacles. Building on a 2021-2022 pilot, Jcycn draws on lessons to enhance livelihood support, agricultural interventions, and social awareness, specifically targeting Tistung village in Makwanpur district.

• Key objectives: The project seeks sustainable economic and social well-being by empowering marginalized indigenous men and women through livelihoods. It aims to improve knowledge on human rights and gender equality. Specific goals include empowering 85% of trained individuals in modern farming, ensuring 90% of non-farming enterprises have sustainable income through internal tourism, and achieving a 65% improvement in participants' knowledge of basic human rights.

• The main activities include annual agricultural schools where farmers receive technical training on topics such as soil management, organic farming, and high-value crop cultivation. Material support is provided to apply the acquired knowledge. Each year, 25 farmers participate, receiving technical and material support for modern and sustainable farming practices, with a focus on the poorest households and prioritizing women. A letter of recommendation from the municipal office is required for participation.