Emergency Food Fund for Nepal
Photo by Adli Wahid on Unsplash
**Note, we changed our name in 2021 to be more reflective of our mission. Institute for Village Studies started in partnership with Western Washington University in 1999, and we look forward to carrying on this work as InPlace - Ecocultural Learning Institute.
What happens when the economy shuts down after people lose access to their traditional livelihood? Hunger.
For too long, we have pursued a development agenda that prioritizes modernization and loses sight of the environmental and social systems each of us needs to thrive.
This has become increasingly apparent since the rise of COVID-19. It has shown us how important it is to maintain local knowledge and resources to guarantee access to food, water, and the necessities of life. The Institute for Village Studies believes a systemic, community-driven approach is necessary to begin to address the challenges of food and environmental security. However, for now, we want to do our best to support our partners to get through these challenging times.
Bipin Lama, the Program Manager for our Nepal Program, and his friends took action when they noticed their neighbors in the Thamel District of Kathmandu going hungry. Together they purchased food and supplies to cook 100 meals per day for those in need. To sustain their efforts during lock-down, we are asking for your help.
Our goal is to provide at least one meal a day until businesses are allowed to open. Every little bit helps. By giving $5.00, you can provide ten meals to those that need our support.
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Our decision-making processes throughout the pandemic have been grounded in our values. We have been intentional in our approach to stay true to our mission. This year, we have continued to implement strategies to connect our network through peer-peer learning, hone our model for change and community-driven development, and tackle challenging issues like climate change.