Kaule e.V. - Organisation for socially sustainable Agro Projects http://en.kauleev.org Kaule e.V. - nachhaltig wirken Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:50:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Beekeeping training in May http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/23/beekeeping-training-in-may/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/23/beekeeping-training-in-may/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 10:12:33 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1132 Recently we have held a successful training week for beekeeping. For six days the farmers Samjana Tamang, Kumari Thing, Damai Tamang, Jethman Tamang, Raj Kumar and the project employee of Kaule e.V., Pema Sherpa, met at the Kakani International Training Centre to gain basic knowledge about beekeeping. The trainer Arjun Pokhrel of the Nepal Beekeeping Central Cooperative Union communicated enthusiastically to the attentive farmers, who learnt about the life cycle and work division of bees, the various tasks and challenges of being a beekeeper and the entrepreneurship and marketing of bee products. Besides teaching these subject units, famers could also practise their newly-formed knowledge of the subject with hands-on experience of beekeeping – which was met with joy and curiosity.
At the end of the training, participants were provided with three bee colonies and the materials to set up (and relocate) their own bee hives and bee colonies. To provide further support to the farmers, a trainer will come again to Kaule to inspect the development of the colonies and give advice to the new beekeepers.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/23/beekeeping-training-in-may/feed/ 0 The first autonomous meeting of Kaule ev – Nepal http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/04/the-first-autonomous-meeting-of-kaule-ev-nepal/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/04/the-first-autonomous-meeting-of-kaule-ev-nepal/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 10:11:17 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1130 On Friday, 29th of April, a farmers’ meeting took place at which Kaule ev – Nepal assembled as an independent organisation for the first time. The chairman of the organisation, Ritish Kharel, moderated on the points of the agenda. During the meeting the recently elected board members were presented and a campaign was launched for the active participation of new members. Most importantly, the next important steps for Kaule ev – Nepal were discussed. In particular, members discussed when, where and how the knowledge acquired, the experience gained, and the practical guidance generated and learnt during the three year project could be passed on to a new circle of farmers. After much intense and determined debating, the farmers developed an action plan to train 15 new families every Saturday about the knowledge gained from the project. It was agreed that theoretical knowledge should be transferred through a course at the ‘demo centre’ and by practical instructions on the farmers’ fields. In this way we will create an effective and successful ‘pyramid scheme’ of teaching and learning.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/05/04/the-first-autonomous-meeting-of-kaule-ev-nepal/feed/ 0 New executive board of Kaule ev – Nepal http://en.kauleev.org/2011/04/27/new-executive-board-of-kaule-ev-nepal/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/04/27/new-executive-board-of-kaule-ev-nepal/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:09:30 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1128 Since the beginning of March, Kaule ev – Nepal has established a new executive board, which is more deeply rooted in the village of Kaule. Amongst those elected were:

– Ritish Kharel as the new chairman. He is an entrepreneur in Kathmandu
– Jas Ram Tamang as vice-chairman. He is an agroforestry farmer in Kaule
– Tilak Tamang as secretary. He is also chairman for Kaule village
– Pema Sherpa as treasurer. She is a longstanding employee of Kaule e.V. (Germany)
– Tirtha Tamang as another board member. She is another local farmer

Kaule ev – Nepal, Kaule e.V. and all project participants thank the previous chairman, Badri Rai, for his dedicated cooperation during the early foundation stage of the organisation. The significant establishment of Kaule ev – Nepal could also play a vital role in determining whether the GIZ will support the organisation financially. Support has been considered for Kaule ev – Nepal only as strong local organisation.

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From our documentation of the plants that were distributed at the start and survived the three year long project, it emerged that many farmers sustained substantial losses through their own animals or those of their neighbours. Consequently, it was observed that many goats in the village had their legs tied back with rope, unfortunately preventing them from moving freely. Therefore, our enclosure combines the benefits of protecting important harvests and enhancing freedom for the animals.
In this way, we have established a multi-beneficial model that we hope will be replicated by farmers within the region.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/04/20/leeway-for-the-goats/feed/ 0 Available places of assignment http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/available-places-of-assignment/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/available-places-of-assignment/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:37:06 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1105 We are looking for volunteers with expertise for the following projects:

Beekeeping in Kaule, Nepal

As an expansion of the project area in Kaule beekeeping will be implemented.
Some interested farmers can be conducive to an extended biodiversity through pollination on their fields and generate an additional source of income for themselves by selling honey.

Therefore we search from March onward for specialized volunteers, who could pass over their expert knowledge about beekeeping in a workshop organized by Kaule e.V. and/ or could supervise the setup of the hives.
A stay of several months is welcome for supporting the farmers in the challenges with the bee colonies for a while.

The journey and a minor contribution towards expenses (about 3 US-$/day) are self paid as all people involved in the project are unsalaried volunteers.

In case of interest or questions please use our contact link.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/available-places-of-assignment/feed/ 0 What volunteers are expecting of us – what we are expacting of volunteers http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/what-volunteers-are-expecting-of-us-what-we-are-expacting-of-volunteers/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/what-volunteers-are-expecting-of-us-what-we-are-expacting-of-volunteers/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:32:23 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1102 The following should be considered for the planning of a stay in Kaule:

- Expectations of the volunteers: Volunteers should take into account to their commitment that the conversion to the agroforestry system will be completed not for a few years. For this reason we ask all volunteers to adjust themselves to the fact that their work is part of the necessary preparatory work and that they won’t see all achievements immediately.

- Minimum stay period: To contribute in a reasonable way to the project as a volunteer a staying period of at least three weeks is necessary. We ask for your understanding that we can’t accept volunteers for a shorter period. This time span is essential for the volunteer to adapt to the new life and work conditions in Kaule and to receive a realistic insight into the daily life of the farmers and the arising duties at the demo center. The project leaders of Kaule e.V. are responsible for the initiation, training and supervision of the volunteers and it seems that a certain time is needed until a group is well-rehearsed and can work together harmoniously.

- Recreation and leisure time: In the evening and at the weekends there is the possibility for the project leaders and volunteers to selectively choose their recreations.

- Organization on site: Each morning a meeting takes place, where the volunteers get instructions for the work arising during the day. The project leaders have to assign the volunteers to certain activity -taking in consideration the competences and likings of each particular volunteer. As contact person there is always at least one of the project leaders on the grounds.

- Suggestions and ideas: Should be discussed locally with the project leaders. We would like all volunteers to stick to this procedure to avoid any mishaps. Generally, we are open for suggestions as long as they are in line with the overall goal of the project.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/25/what-volunteers-are-expecting-of-us-what-we-are-expacting-of-volunteers/feed/ 0 Award Ceremony at dm http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/18/award-ceremony-at-dm/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/18/award-ceremony-at-dm/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:22:37 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1154 After applying for the competition „Ideen Initiative Zukunft“ (“Concepts Initiative Future“) of the drugstore chain “dm” and the German UNESCO commission in October 2010, it was a great pleasure for Kaule e.V. to rank among the winners. In January 2011 we could present ourselves as a nominated project and we could inform about the mission and development in Kaule, Nepal at a display stand in the dm-chain store “Hohenzollernring” in Cologne. Now, the dm-chain store “Rudolfsplatz” has invited us to a celebratory award ceremony on March 4th, 2011. Aurelia Herder and Alfio Muscia came as representatives of Kaule e.V. and received the symbolic check of 1000€. During the award ceremony, the relationship to the dm stores in Cologne was strengthened as the branch manager Manuel Alvarez assured further cooperation and support to Kaule e.V.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/03/18/award-ceremony-at-dm/feed/ 0 Competition “Ideen Initiative Zukunft” – “Concepts Initiative Future” http://en.kauleev.org/2011/02/11/competition-%e2%80%9cideen-initiative-zukunft%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%9cconcepts-initiative-future%e2%80%9d/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/02/11/competition-%e2%80%9cideen-initiative-zukunft%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%9cconcepts-initiative-future%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:19:15 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1152 The organisation Kaule e.V. and the project in Kaule, Nepal received good news at the end of February. The drugstore chain “dm” and the German UNESCO commission called on us to participate in the competition “Concepts Initiative Future” till October the 15th, 2010. The aim of the competition was to support those people, who dedicate to the sustainable development of our society and who have good ideas for the future. Furthermore, people, who weren’t engaged yet in the topic of sustainability, should be advised to do so.
Kaule e.V. participated in the competition with its project in Nepal and achieves as trophy money a grant amount of 1000 Euro. This ensures the financing of the current project year. In addition to this, the organisation could introduce itself and bring attention to the project at a “dm” market in Cologne on January 2011.
We are really pleased about this information and thank “dm” and the German UNESCO commission for the prize!

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As per the charter of the foundation the support is a matter of “promotion of self-help initiatives in two-thirds of the world, which implement processes to improve the local living circumstances. A punctual approach is the solidarity with all affected people in their hope for better distributive justice, for liberation of degrading dependencies, for protection of human rights, for ensuring of cultural identity and variety, for non-violent development.”
Kaule e.V. is also supported financially by the foundation and for this we thank them sincerely.

]]> http://en.kauleev.org/2011/01/26/ein-kornchen-reis-%e2%80%9ca-grain-of-rice%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Action five e.V. Bonn, for International Responsibility and Development http://en.kauleev.org/2011/01/26/action-five-ev-bonn-for-international-responsibility-and-development/ http://en.kauleev.org/2011/01/26/action-five-ev-bonn-for-international-responsibility-and-development/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:57:03 +0000 Julia http://en.kauleev.org/?p=1164 The association action five e.V. in Bonn (Germany) is a registered non-profit organisation, which has existed for more than 30 years and has supported long-term development aid projects financially and by working time.
The projects, which are supported, should contribute locally to the well-being of the people and should bring forward the regional development. A high value is set on that the initiatives are taken by the people directly on the spot, that the projects can work independently and have multiplying effects, so that as many people as possible stand to benefit and carry on the ideas to their environment.
Kaule e.V. has been supported financially by action five e.V. since March 2009. We are sincerely thankful for this important sponsorship.

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