Better WASH for Healthy Nepal

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.

School Club Management Training was conducted at Chantal Mauduit Academy and Dolphin English School of Lalitpur district in February 2025. The primary objective of the training was to train the newly elected school club office bearer students (as the previous office bearers passed out of the school) with the knowledge and skills necessary to sustainably function the school club.Total 50 students participated in the training, in which students from grades 5 to 9 were involved.

The training sessions included understanding the roles and responsibilities of school club’s executive committee members, practicing minute taking, recording financial transactions, dividing tasks, and writing proposals and reports. Through engaging sessions, participants also developed a better understanding of their role in encouraging sustainable practices and positive behavioral changes for the improvement of WASH practices.

A teacher from one of the schools expressed appreciation, stating, "This training will contribute in providing opportunities for social interaction, skill development, and emotional growth, thereby creating a positive impact on the lives of the students."

ECCA is also thankful for your support.