our approach

Food security, livelihoods and human health in Nepal depends on land productivity as managed by small land holders who face increasing challenges in both productivity and sustainability.

Vision

Resilient food systems connecting resilient villages across the Himalayas

Mission

To develop the highest quality biological resources, growing systems, educational materials and microenterprise models appropriate for farming communities in our bioregion.

HARD was established in July of 2022 by a dedicated team of ecological, social and agricultural educators, practitioners and business people to bring the principles of ecology back to life in our communities and landscapes.

Map of Working Areas in Nepal

Strategic Activities (2022-2028)

To employ 20 individuals in a diversity of fields related to agroecology

Establish 9 research plots on 56 cash crops across all ecological zones of Nepal

Demonstrate agroecology to 16,000 farmers

Establish an agroecology network with 250 members

Construct 14 biofertilizer factories

Bring 15 biofertilizers to market

Help 18,000 farmers transition to organic agriculture producing 18 million kilograms of food annually

Train 180 women in food transformation and financial literacy leading to 170 micro-enterprises being established

Develop 12 awareness posters, 1 agroecology/ biofertilizer handbook and 48 videos to educate the general public

Alisha Madhavi Magar

Chairperson-Founder

Alisha founded Himalaya Agroecology to expand on her experience in rural community development. With a vision of empowered women leading development across eastern Nepal she connects this region’s rich food culture with agroecology and women’s entrepreneurship.

Her deep understanding of the Nepali feminine experience and a passion for the intricacies of the relationships that women share, she brings a system-thinking approach to developing regenerative networks, communities, food systems and businesses. With the tenacity of a young, passionate woman her mission is to create resilient food systems and flourishing communities across Nepal and the greater Himalayan bioregion.