Subash Pariyar, a 36-year-old from Dhading Thakre-6, has faced many hardships in life. He currently lives in a temporary shelter with his wife and two young children. With no stable income, he has taken on the full responsibility of supporting the family. His wife works in Kuwait to help make ends meet.
The Pariyar family never owned land and struggled to secure a livelihood. But things began to change when Unnati, an organization working to uplift vulnerable communities, stepped in. About a year and a half ago, Unnati provided Subash with three piglets as part of its livelihood support program. With regular guidance, Subash began pig farming with dedication. Within a year, he sold three pigs and earned NPR 115,000 — a turning point for his family.
Encouraged by the success, he now has four pigs and continues to expand his small farm. “If pig farming continues to go well, I plan to build a one-storey house soon,” he said.
With growing confidence, Subash also started a kitchen garden to grow vegetables for both home use and sale in the local market. Unnati’s support has gone beyond livelihood — it has touched the next generation too. Subash’s son now studies at Janajagriti School with support from Unnati, which covers his school fees and provides educational materials. This has eased the family’s financial burden and allowed his son to focus on learning.
Grateful for the support, Subash shared his dreams: “I’ve decided to raise 25 pigs every year. I’ve already added 10,000 fish to a pond near the farm and plan to expand further. I’m building a better future for my family.”