Landless farmers are forced to work for landlords under poor conditions, creating a situation of great social and economic insecurity. This is a big problem in Dang, were a majority of the population are dependent on agriculture as their only source of income. Not having access to land might also mean that you do not have a safe house to live in, nor access to electricity or clean drinking water.

SWAN is advocating for local and national duty bearers to take their responsibility and assure that landless people’s rights are realized. According to newly adopted Nepalese law, farmers have the right to own parts of the land they cultivate, but this is still not the case for many. Apart from advocating for their rights, we work with different projects to mobilize and empower landless communities.