Projects
Since 2013, Mithila Wildlife Trust has been dedicated to protecting wildlife and restoring critical ecosystems across Nepal. Driven by the generous support of local communities, government bodies, NGOs, INGOs, and social enterprises, we lead both community-driven and landscape-scale conservation initiatives. Explore our current projects below to see how we are uniting people and nature for a sustainable future.
Human-Snake Co-existence
The Snake Rescue, Release, and Rehabilitation Program, led by the Mithila Wildlife Trust, is a life-saving initiative dedicated to reducing human-snake conflict and promoting peaceful coexistence across Nepal. Our specialized rescue team responds swiftly to emergency calls in both urban and rural areas—safely capturing snakes, providing critical care when needed, and releasing them back into secure, natural habitats. Alongside rapid field response, the project actively conducts snakebite mitigation workshops, hands-on rescue equipment training for frontline forestry staff, and community awareness drives in local schools and agricultural hubs to debunk myths, protect vital ecosystems, and save human and reptile lives alike.
Community Learning Centers
The Community Learning Center (CLC) Initiative, supported by Mithila Wildlife Trust in partnership with Pipal Tree, provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to children from underprivileged and marginalized communities across Nepal's Madhesh Province. Designed to overcome systemic barriers like poverty and social exclusion, these community-run hubs offer free non-formal education, foundational literacy, and extracurricular programs in a safe, student-centered environment. By hiring and empowering local educators through professional soft-skills and teacher-training workshops, the project strengthens community leadership while nurturing environmental awareness and social growth in the next generation.
The Dhanushadham Wildlife Corridor
The Dhanushadham Wildlife Corridor (DWC) Project, led by the Mithila Wildlife Trust, is a vital conservation and community development initiative in Nepal’s eastern Terai plains dedicated to reconnecting the Dhanushadham Protected Forest with the Chure Hills along the Baluwa River. To restore safe passage for migrating wildlife, the project establishes native Miyawaki micro-forests and directly collaborates with local farmers whose private land falls between these plantations, supporting them in adopting sustainable agroforestry practices to seamlessly bridge fragmented habitats. Beyond habitat restoration, this holistic approach empowers the community by diversifying agricultural livelihoods, uplifting local women with micro-loans and skill-building initiatives, and providing free education to children through Community Learning Centres.
Kamala River Basin Project: Building Resilience for Communities and Nature
In response to severe flooding along the Kamala River, Mithila Wildlife Trust is implementing targeted ecological and community restoration initiatives to support displaced families. To secure a brighter future for affected children, we have constructed three Community Learning Centers across the river basin. To build natural flood defenses, two Miyawaki forests were strategically planted along the river’s edge, creating resilient green barriers against erosion. Additionally, we dredged a dedicated pond to restore local wetland ecology and establish sustainable, alternative fishing and aquaculture livelihoods for displaced households.
Dhanusha Bird Park: A Heaven for Birds and Nature Conservation
The Dhanusha Bird Park Initiatives, organized by the Mithila Wildlife Trust, serve as a sanctuary for avian biodiversity and a dynamic hub for community-based environmental education in Nepal. Through guided bird-watching excursions, field monitoring, and hands-on conservation programs, the Trust invites students, local youth, and nature enthusiasts to explore the region's rich avian species. Participants gain valuable practical skills in bird identification, behavioral observation, and ecosystem stewardship—inspiring the next generation of conservationists while highlighting the ecological importance of preserving local wetland and forest habitats.
Recently Completed Project
Real conservation produces lasting results. Over the years, Mithila Wildlife Trust has successfully designed and executed a wide array of environmental and community initiatives across Nepal—ranging from habitat restoration and community-managed conservation zones to specialized anti-poaching and livelihood programs. Explore our completed projects below to see the measurable impact, key milestones, and long-term ecological benefits achieved through these collaborative efforts.