Water Supply And Sanitation In School ( Wash In School)

This programme was implemented with the financial support of UNICEF in 30 schools of 12 VDCs of Dhanusha district of Madhesh province. The VDCs include: Mukhiyapatti-Musarniya, Debdiha, Devpura – Rupaitha, Chakkar, Aurahi, Duhabi, Dhabauli, Ekrahi, Hathipur – Harwara, Bahurwa, Hanspur-Kathapulla and Baghachaura. The implementation of the program started in April 2015 and was completed by March 2016. Fund received from UNICEF was NRs 1,504,400. The PPC contributed in kind/ equipment support worth NRs 585,400.

Results achieved because of the project implementation were:-

• Thirty child clubs were functional with efforts for sanitation and hygiene promotion in the schools and community. The activity of the clubs benefited at least 8200 children and teachers.
• Thirty schools were developed as WASH Model zone with child friendly water supply and washing facilities and gender friendly toilets.
• Hand washing with soap and water after defecation and before eating practiced by 100 % children and teachers.
• All teachers, School Management Committee/PTA/ Child Club members used toilets at their house. This helped in ODF campaign run by governments. Trained 1200 child club members and oriented around 7000 children and guardians on WASH in School.