Better WASH for Healthy Nepal

With the objective of ensuring access to safe drinking water for students, total 30 stainless-steel water filters were distributed to five schools in Bheri Municipality, Jajarkot district in western Nepal. Among them, 14 filters have capacity of 13 liters and 16 filters have capacity of 18 liters, enabling schools to meet the daily drinking water needs of students. Each water filter is fitted with a candle, which has 3-layer system (Silver impregnated; Granular Activated Carbon; and outer ceramic (diatomaceous earth)) and hence can remove bacteria, turbidity and protozoa. It complies with WHO standards.

Prior to distribution, orientation sessions were conducted for students and teachers on the proper use, handling, and cleaning of the water filters and ceramic candles to ensure effective and sustainable use. Before this intervention, none of the supported schools had a functional water purification system, and students were compelled to drink water directly from nearby taps, posing potential health risks.

A teacher from one of the beneficiary schools expressed appreciation for the support, stating: “Previously, students drank water directly from the tap near the school. Now, they have easy access to safe drinking water inside their classrooms. This has encouraged them to drink enough water and stay properly hydrated throughout the day.”

We sincerely thank you for your continued support.

To ensure access to safe drinking water, 12 water filters (13 liter capacity) were provided to Shree Kandeshwori Basic School, located in Kanda, Rapti Municipality-13, Chitwan. The school, which runs up to Grade 8, serves students entirely from the marginalized Chepang community.

These stainless-steel water filters, fitted with Tulip ceramic candles designed by Basic Water Needs (Netherlands), remove protozoans and turbidity from drinking water. Before distribution, students and teachers received orientation on the use and maintenance of the water filter. Previously, students drank directly from a tap, as the school lacked any water purification system.

Now, with water filters placed in classrooms, students have easy access to safe drinking water. The school child club is taking responsibility for keeping the water filters clean and well-maintained.

One student shared, “We used to drink from the tap outside. Now we can drink clean water in the classroom and stay hydrated.”

Thank you for your continued support in improving the health and well-being of students in remote areas.