On April 24, 2025, National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), with the support from MADRE, organized a Tunnel Plastic Distribution Program in Bhalukharka, Namobuddha Municipality-11, Kavrepalanchowk. The program aimed to support Indigenous Women farmers by providing tunnel plastic materials to enhance climate-resilient agricultural practices. A total of 20 women farmers from the Bhalukharka Indigenous Women Farmers IPM Group received the materials along with certificates of participation. The event also marked the successful completion of a 20-week Climate-Adaption Agricultural System training focused on climate-resilient farming systems.

This training, facilitated by Mr. Om Krishna Shrestha and supported by MADRE, provided hands-on knowledge to Indigenous women on sustainable agriculture methods tailored to their local environment. Mr. Shankar Prasad Bhattarai, Ward Secretary of Namobuddha Municipality-11, and Ms. Suni Lama, Chairperson of NIWF officially handed over the tunnel plastics and certificates to the 20 women farmers. Their presence highlighted the collaboration between local authorities and Indigenous organizations in promoting agricultural resilience. Other attendees included Ms. Basanti Tamang, Chairperson of the Bhalukharka Indigenous Women Farmers IPM Group, Ms. Sanila Lama, Field Coordinator of NIWF, and social worker Mr. Gyan Bahadur Tamang. The program was facilitated by Ms. Sumina Tamang, Secretary of the IPM Group, while Ms. Rasmila Talim delivered the welcome remarks. Special thanks were extended to Mr. Om Krishna Shrestha for his committed facilitation throughout the training period. His role was crucial in ensuring the participants gained practical skills to apply in their daily farming activities. This initiative reflects NIWF’s ongoing efforts to empower Indigenous women through sustainable agriculture and community-based climate adaptation.