STAR fifth batch opens mushroom-farming training in Banepa
Activity date: 9 August 2026 · Banepa Municipality, Ward No. 8
The fifth STAR batch opened in Banepa with 15 Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants enrolled for ten days of practical mushroom-farming training. The course focused on livelihood skills and opportunities for self-employment.
Ability Development Society of Nepal (ADSoN) implemented the training, funded by The Rose International Fund for Children (TRIFC) and Rotary Club of Patan through KPAD. Kavre Deaf Association coordinated the venue and sign-language interpretation, with cooperation from Kavre Deaf School.
ADSoN subsequently confirmed on 11 September 2026 that the first seven STAR batches had completed.
Sources: club report for the fifth STAR batch in the Rotary District 3292 project register; ADSoN project update dated 11 September 2026.
