Bajhang Cluster
Bajhang is a hilly and rural district of Nepal bordering Tibet to the north. It is the second least developed district among the nine in Sudurpaschim (Far West) Province. Despite its remote location, Bajhang holds significant importance in terms of tourism, religion, history and culture. Major tourist attractions include Mt. Saipal, Surma Sarovar Lake and Khaptad National Park.
At a Glance
UMN started working here in
2009
UMN beneficiaries / Population of working areas
11,320 / 49,448
Working areas
Bungal Municipality
Thalara Rural Municipality
Office location
Jaya Prithivi Municipality
Local partners
Dalit Help Society (DHS)
Pragatishil Yuwa Samaj (PYS)
Key Social and Development Problems
- Unemployment and seasonal migration
- Food insecurity.
- Low access of poor and marginalised communities to quality and vocational education. The literacy rate stands at 70.5% with male literacy at 82.8% and female literacy at 60%.
- Major health problems include early pregnancy, uterine prolapse, poor hygiene and sanitation.
- Harmful traditional practices such as child marriage, Chhaupadi, caste-based and gender-based discrimination are prevalent.
Some Key Achievements Last Year
35
child-friendly classrooms supported
97
benefited from mental health treatment
11
school drinking water systems and toilets repaired
131
youth supported in employment through micro enterprises
48
received training programs approved by CTEVT
10
families affected by mental illness supported in income generation
2
irrigation canals constructed
4830
tree saplings planted
1
clean drinking water tank constructed in a school
100
percent girls attended school during menstruation
120
earthquake-affected families were given relief distribution
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Current Projects
- Activity Based Learning (ABL)
- Climate change Impacts, Mitigation & Adaptation for Environmental Sustainability (CLIMATES)
- Disaster Risk Management
- Ending Violence for Equality (EVE)
- Enhancing Local Capacities on Mental Health Prevention and Management
- Rehabilitation Ambassador (RAP)
- SRIJANA- Creating Economic Opportunity for Social and Economic Well-Being of Migrants