Nepal Archive
Bruce Cockburn Continues the Magic
Longtime USC Canada supporter and spokesperson – singer and songwriter Bruce Cockburn – was a big winner at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in Windsor this week.Bruce’s visits to our programs in Mali and Nepal – featured in two films by Robert Lang, River of Sand and Return to Nepal – continue to inspire, just as Bruce’s music does! Our heartfelt congratulations, Bruce.
Spotlight on Nepal
Our own Kate Green, who manages USC’s Nepal program, visited in September, making it at long last to Humla in the remote northwest corner of the country.This is the enchanting land of the Himalayas, and Kate brought home some spectacular photos of this breathtaking land, and of the amazing farmers we work with there. Read More…
Someone I was Supposed to Meet
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, based on her last visit to activities there. While not able to fly to Humla district during this visit, Kate recounts the story of one of the community leaders in that remote corner of Nepal. Read More…
Farmer Choices: Participatory Varietal Selection
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, based on her last visit to activities there. Kate looks at the work farmers are doing to test out different varieties of rice and potato to find the ones that grow best for them. Read More…
A New Community Agriculture Leader
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, based on her last visit to activities there. Kate meets with one of the new community agricultural leaders in Chhatiwan to discuss the changes he’s made on his own farm. Read More…