Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Nestled in the breathtaking Tarkati Valley of Kharmang District, Gilgit-Baltistan, the Stunchuli Farmers’ Cooperative Society has revolutionized local agriculture and improved farmers’ livelihoods. Previously grappling with low productivity, outdated techniques, and financial instability, farmers relied on apricot production, livestock, and staple crops, but faced exploitation by middlemen offering minimal rates. Support and […]
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 […]