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Karnali Direct
Women beekeepers working together in the Himalayas

Our Impact

Empowering communities through sustainable livelihoods

500+

Farming Families

12

Villages Reached

NPR 75,000

Annual Income Per Household

100%

Natural & Chemical-Free

Women-Led Beekeeping

Most farmers in Karnali are women, working with small landholdings and traditional knowledge. With support from partners such as SGP, GEF, UNDP, and Mountain Partnership, women now lead beekeeping activities. They receive beekeeping training, high-altitude hives, protective clothing, and honey processing support. Beekeeping has increased women's income, confidence, and role in decision-making.

Women farmers in Karnali region

Income & Livelihoods

In remote villages with few income options, honey has become a reliable source of cash. Some households earn up to NPR 75,000 per year. This is especially important for women-headed households. Income supports food, education, and healthcare for families across 12 villages in Humla.

Raw honeycomb — a vital source of income for mountain families

Biodiversity & Sustainability

Traditional beekeeping supports biodiversity. Farmers protect wild flowers and forests, plant buckwheat, mustard, apple, and apricot trees, avoid chemical pesticides, and use traditional herbal treatments for bees. This helps keep bees healthy and land productive.

Bee supporting pollination and biodiversity in Humla

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Whether as a buyer, partner, or supporter, you can help empower mountain communities through sustainable livelihoods.

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