SDA supports literacy homes and runs projects such as the Jumla Special Children Project (JSCP), ensuring that children, regardless of disability, have access to quality...

SDA bridges the gap between education and employment through market-relevant skills and hands-on training. A key feature is Achim’s Agriculture Field, a 17,576 sq. m....

SDA fosters a foundation for lifelong learning by enhancing the quality of early-year environments and instruction. This includes equipping schools with age-appropriate learning aids and...

SDA drives community-wide change through targeted education and door-to-door outreach. We conduct practical personal hygiene demonstrations and collaborate with students, Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs),...

SDA removes barriers to learning by providing essential resources that ensure student retention and well-being. We provide nutritious mid-day meals, school uniforms, stationery, and sports...

SDA prioritises maternal and infant health across all its work areas — building birthing homes and encouraging women to seek safe, institutional births and attend...

To strengthen communities’ preventive health capacity, SDA carries out recurring programmes such as reusable pad making training, empowering women who may lack access to menstrual...

As an integrated aspect of its Health and Education projects, SDA conducts regular health screenings at community schools. These include dental and malnutrition screenings, supplemented...

SDA distributes personal hygiene products, clothing, and medical supplies during crises to improve individual well-being. Smokeless stove distribution supports household health for families reliant on...

Serving as the heartbeat of SDA’s agricultural initiatives, this 17,576 sq. m. model organic farm is a centre for sustainable innovation. Divided into specialised blocks...

SDA empowers the local workforce by transforming traditional farming into a skilled profession. Through Farmers’ Groups, the organisation conducts regular training on resilient crop varieties...

SDA provides farmers with high-quality resources to modernise their operations — including diverse seedlings from fruit trees such as Mango and Litchi to climate-resilient fodder...

SDA recognises that long-term community development is inseparable from the health of the local ecosystem. Our environmental strategy is deeply integrated into our multisectoral approach,...

SDA actively mitigates the environmental impact of daily life through the introduction of eco-friendly technologies. We distribute smokeless stoves to reduce reliance on biofuels, decreasing...

At the heart of our environmental work is the Agroforestry Block at Achim’s Agriculture Field, which serves as a nursery for climate-positive growth. This nursery...

Following the devastating earthquake of April 2015, many families in the project area faced significant hardship, while schools and community infrastructure suffered extensive damage. In...

Access to emergency medical care was often limited due to difficult terrain, inadequate transportation, and financial barriers. Many families were unable to afford urgent referrals...

Many residents of remote communities had limited access to healthcare services and health awareness activities. Preventive healthcare and early diagnosis were often unavailable. SDA organized...

Maternal and newborn health was a major concern in the project area, where many women did not receive regular prenatal care and institutional delivery rates...

Traditional cooking methods exposed families to high levels of indoor smoke, contributing to respiratory illnesses and excessive consumption of firewood. To improve household health and...

The lack of emergency transportation posed serious challenges for residents requiring urgent medical care. Pregnant women, newborns, accident victims, and critically ill patients often faced...

Many women in the project area continued to deliver their babies at home due to inadequate healthcare infrastructure and limited access to safe delivery facilities....

Low attendance among teachers and students, weak school management systems, poor sanitation practices, and high dropout rates were affecting educational outcomes in several schools serving...

Recognizing the importance of vocational skills alongside formal education, SDA introduced stitching and tailoring training for girls residing in the Literacy Home. The programme provided...

Several schools in the project area lacked electricity, computer facilities, and educational resources, limiting opportunities for both teachers and students. SDA supported schools through the...

Farmers faced challenges related to traditional agricultural practices, climate variability, limited vegetable production, and inadequate knowledge of modern farming techniques. To address these issues, SDA...

Temporary learning centres constructed after the earthquake were vulnerable to weather conditions and did not provide an ideal learning environment. SDA introduced interlocking brick technology...

Women’s groups lacked a dedicated space for meetings, planning, and community activities. This limited their ability to organize development initiatives and engage effectively with local...

Vaccination coverage in the project area remained below desired levels, increasing the risk of preventable childhood illnesses. SDA partnered with local health institutions to support...

Traditional goat breeds often produced limited economic returns and offered few opportunities for commercial livestock development. SDA introduced Boer goats as part of a livestock...

Access to safe drinking water was a challenge for many households, schools, and health facilities in the project area. Limited water infrastructure affected hygiene, sanitation,...

Livestock farming plays an important role in local livelihoods, yet many farmers lacked exposure to modern and integrated livestock management practices. To demonstrate sustainable livestock...

The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected vulnerable households across Kailash Rural Municipality. Lockdowns disrupted livelihoods, reduced income opportunities, and increased food insecurity among many families. In...