MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali
Summary
MetLife Foundation has granted $120,000 to WWF Nepal to support a flood resilience and livelihood project benefiting vulnerable communities along the Lower Karnali River basin in Bardiya district.
Key Points
- MetLife Foundation awarded a $120,000 grant to WWF Nepal for a flood resilience project in Bardiya's Lower Karnali River basin.
- The one-year project called JEEWAN targets about 140 low-income households from Sonaha and Tharu communities.
- Nature-based solutions like bio-dykes and green belts will be implemented to reduce flood risks and protect agricultural land.
- The project includes livelihood support such as eco-tourism, livestock farming, and financial literacy training by MetLife volunteers.
