Women advocates for better WASH facilities in Khudikhola, Pokhara, Nepal
In Khudikhola-32, Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City, the community from informal settlements faced severe sanitation challenges. Despite believing their facilities were safe, residents discovered their water sources were at high risk of contamination due to the proximity of water pipelines to open drainage systems and improperly sealed septic tanks. During the rainy season, the situation worsened as overflowing toilets caused septic waste to mix with drainage water, further contaminating the area.
Under the Rising for the Rights project, FANSA Nepal conducted septic tank construction training for the community. Participants learned about proper septic tank specifications and the importance of maintaining these facilities to prevent contamination. Inspired by their previous success in constructing a crucial stairway, the community took proactive steps to improve their living conditions. They submitted a request letter to the ward office to manage and improve the water pipelines and prepared to construct proper septic tanks once their household lands were formally legalized.
The community's commitment was evident as they pooled their resources and skills, with many trained laborers ready to ensure safe and sealed septic tanks. Community leader Laxmi Tamang shared, “We're prepared to construct proper septic tanks once our household lands are formally legalized. Many of us are trained laborers with the necessary skills”.
Under the Rising for the Rights project, FANSA Nepal conducted septic tank construction training for the community. Participants learned about proper septic tank specifications and the importance of maintaining these facilities to prevent contamination. Inspired by their previous success in constructing a crucial stairway, the community took proactive steps to improve their living conditions. They submitted a request letter to the ward office to manage and improve the water pipelines and prepared to construct proper septic tanks once their household lands were formally legalized.
The community's commitment was evident as they pooled their resources and skills, with many trained laborers ready to ensure safe and sealed septic tanks. Community leader Laxmi Tamang shared, “We're prepared to construct proper septic tanks once our household lands are formally legalized. Many of us are trained laborers with the necessary skills”.