Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Yasmeen, a 44-year-old resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, lives with her family of five. A local college graduate, unable to work full-time due to family commitments. Yasmeen practiced traditional vegetable farming, but the yield from these methods was insufficient to sell in local markets and barely met her family’s domestic needs. She lacked […]
West Bengal, India – Across the villages of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, goat rearing has long been a supplementary livelihood, enough to help households reduce vulnerability, but not sufficient to bring significant economic stability. In most households, goat rearing is managed by women while their husbands pursue other work. This arrangement allows women […]
Jharkhand, India – India is one of the world’s largest producers of tassar silk, with major production areas spread across several states, specifically those in forest-dependent areas, including Jharkhand. Tassar silk is produced from silkworms that live in the wild and feed on forest trees. Tassar silk is known for its rich texture and natural […]