Friends of Dhorpatan Chekok Alu aims to foster international solidarity in support of oppressed and disadvantaged people in the Dhorpatan valley in Nepal. The association initiates and supports environmental and social projects, backs various initiatives benefiting local populations, and promotes Tibetan and Nepalese culture. PROJECT OBJECTIVE · Ensure decent and stable income for Dhorpatan families by developing potato sales in Nepal and establishing a potato export supply chain across Asia: India, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand... THE PROJECT · Purchase potatoes from Dhorpatan villagers: agronomic studies have been conducted to improve agricultural yields while respecting the environment. · Distribute these potatoes to fine dining restaurant chefs across Asia: potatoes are typically imported from Europe in these restaurants, making them expensive and rare, and following an unsustainable model for both the environment and regional economy. · Guarantee producers a salary and yield that could increase each year and enable them to generate profits for development. · Make potato cultivation sustainable and improve the standard of living for Dhorpatan families. · Organize a processing…