ashkok: the caste systemem in nepal fofollows a centuries-sd philosophy.t divides society into four castes, with dalits at the bottom. dalits have long been part of our labor force, supporting development and improving society. now our society is undergoing very rapid change. it's's becoming more incnclus. this o old caste-based way of thinking will be eradicated very soon. reporter: dalits aren't so optimistic. they fear the longstanding discrimination they face won't change anytime soon. yet many nepalalese, especialy the younger generation, dream of a country without a caste system. the village of kalchebesi, where icimod has launched its training program, shows what this future might look like. the local women, many of them dalits, have joined forces. their farming operation is thriving. they've invented a new kind of organic fertilizer, made of plants, cow dung, microorganisms and water, which they spray on their fields. these cucumbers and pumpkins are grown organically, the women tell us. every few days traders come by to pick up the vegetables and