Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life
Her project supports the following SDGs:
What are the SDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
Bees, Biodiversity
and Empowerment
Through her work in beekeeping and sustainable agriculture, Jaysara has strengthened biodiversity, food security, and women’s empowerment in her Nepali community. Her leadership has helped rural women gain practical skills and earn income through honey production and organic farming.
As a partner in BlinkNow’s sustainability program, which promotes eco-conscious practices in education, agriculture, and community development, Jaysara mentors women and works with schools to deliver hands-on learning in composting, kitchen gardening, and sustainable living.
Her efforts encourage families and youth to adopt environmentally responsible habits, supporting long-term resilience.
Despite challenges like limited funding and operational demands, Jaysara remains committed to advancing financial independence and leadership among the women she supports. She transforms traditional roles through inclusive, nature-based approaches to rural development.
Her innovation lies in linking beekeeping with education, biodiversity, and organic farming, creating a model that is both socially empowering and ecologically sustainable, building stronger, more self-reliant rural communities.