Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Stronger Rural Communities
A stable livelihood can help families meet their basic needs, improve their economic security and plan for a better future. The Bihar Sustainable Livelihood Development Project supports rural families to strengthen their livelihoods through collective action, better farming practices and improved access to livelihood opportunities.
The project works with Self-Help Groups, farmers and local institutions to promote income-generating activities and more sustainable livelihood practices.
Location: Choraut Block, Sitamarhi District, Bihar
Theme: Livelihood and Self-Help
What We Do
- Strengthen Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and promote regular savings.
- Support goat rearing, poultry and natural farming activities.
- Provide livelihood inputs and technical support to farmers.
- Promote climate-smart and sustainable farming practices.
- Strengthen market linkages for producers.
- Support Farmer Producer Company (FPC) development and strengthening.
- Encourage collective planning and community-based livelihood solutions.
Our Approach
The project combines skills, local resources, collective action and market opportunities. The aim is to help families build livelihoods that are economically viable while being better suited to changing environmental and market conditions.
Expected Change
The project aims to strengthen household livelihoods, improve income opportunities, increase the capacity of SHGs and farmers, and promote sustainable and climate-resilient practices.Our focus:Sustainable livelihoods • SHGs • Farming • Livestock • Market linkages • Climate-smart practices