Accomplishment
of JWF Fund Project
Child Friendly Handwashing Platform |
Paschim Paaila with the support of
Japan Water Forum (JWF) Fund- 2013 and in collaboration with ENPHO accomplished
the construction of Bio-Sand Filter, Child friendly hand washing platform and
providing the training on menstrual hygiene management and making homemade
sanitary pad at Shree Baluwa Secondary School,
Baluwapati- 4 VDC, Kavre.
Shree Baluwa Secondary School, Kavre |
The major objective of the project was to improve the
health condition of school students and to decrease absenteeism of girl
students.
1000 Liters Bio-Sand Filter |
A
Bio-sand filter (BSF) of capacity 750 liters with 1000 liters of reserve tank
and collection tank were installed to provide access to safe drinking water to
the students. Training on proper
maintenance of BSF was provided to the members of school management committee,
school administration and students of the school on 13th March,
2014. Likewise, School WASH campaign was conducted among 125 students and a
WASH Circle of 7 members were formed.
VDC Secretary giving Speech along with Network Coordinator |
The
handover program was organized on 30th March, 2014. Mr.
Mukunda Prasad Gajurel, Secretary of Baluwapati VDC, Kavre was as the chief guest.
He highlighted on the importance of proper maintenance of the filter installed
and requested all for the continuity of the support for its regular
maintenance.
Glimpse on S-WASH Campaign |
Mr. Buddha Bajracharya, Network Coordinator of Paschim
Paaila/ENPHO emphasized on further responsibility of School management
committee and students on sustainable operation of filter installed and hand
washing platform constructed. Mr. Krishna Bahadur Tamang, Chairperson of Baluwa
School management committee further committed on trying their level best for
the sustainable operation of the filter and the handwashing platform.
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