RWSSP-WN II WEEKLY #62
21.1.2019
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
MHM training at Harinas Municipality where total 23 schools (basic to secondary), 38 teachers and 78 students participated in a three days session with both theory and practice.
Congratulations to:
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Painyu RM-2 (Tribeni VDC) For TS Declaration!!!
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Matthilo Setang DWSS Inauguration ceremony, Rhishing RM-1, Tanahun!!!
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Kuwapanibhajyang DWSS, Inauguration Ceremony, Syangja
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Udik Lift DWSS, Pyuthan
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Uppallosatmule DWSS, Pyuthan
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Kholakharka DWSS, Baglung
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Taklak DWSS, Parbat
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Chaurasi DWSS, Gulmi
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Bhutkadhula DWSS, Arghakhanchi
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Sisnekhola kuvinde, Arghakhanchi
Magh-month workplans here!
RWSSP-WN II WEEKLY #61
Photo of the Week: visitors from Finland visiting Aamdanda DWS, Bhim,ad Municipality, Tanahun
Poush workplans here!
Closed - Call for Sealed Quotations
30.11.2018
The purpose of this assignment is to establish the actual status of four water supply schemes that were started in Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Western Nepal Phase I (RWSSP-WN) and carried over to RWSSP-WN Phase II in September 2013, and which still in December 2018 remain to be finalized, and recommend on how to clear these within the remaining five months of Phase II. This is Quality- and Cost-Based Selection.
Standing List 2075
5.10.2018
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Western Nepal 2075-2076 standing list.
RW Weekly #55
15.7.2018
CONGRATULATIONS
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Gangadev Rural Municipality Ward 2, Rolpa for Total Sanitation, 11.7.2018
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Gaidakot Municipality Ward 5 in Nawalparasi for Total Sanitation , 13.7.2018
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Tarakhola Rural Municipality Wards 4 and 5 in Baglung for Total Sanitation, 4.7.2018
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Hatihawa, ward no 5 of Suddodhan Rural Municipality and ward no 1 of Maharajgunj Municipality of Kapilvastu for ODF, 29.6.2018
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Bijuwa, ward no 8 of Mayadevi Rural Municipality Kapilvastu for ODF 8.7.2018
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Congratulations to ourselves – we completed 100 out of 101 planned monitoring visits within Ashad month!!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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RWSSP-WN exposure tour team in Sikkim, India
RW Weekly #54
02.07.2018
CONGRATULATIONS
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All team for completing 64 monitoring visits in Asadh only! 29 monitoring visits remaining for this week.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Inauguration of Todkedi DWS, Rishing municipality, Tanahun, by Ms. Kati Bhose, Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Finland, 25.6.2018
We have updated the Asadh plan as per actual, updating what was done and what was not, adding the person who actually did the monitoring for the future reference. Click 'REad More' for the RW Weekly #54 minutes and monitoring plan.
Monitoring summary as of Monday 2.7.2018:
Total 98 monitoring events for Asadh
64 completed in Asadh!
29 remaining for this week!
Top locations coming up:
Rupandehi: 6
Syangja & Pyuthan: 5
Nawalparasi & Palpa: 3
Parbat & Baglung: 2
Kapilvastu & Gulmi: 1
Not done, not planned either 5:
Argakhanchi: 4
Baglung: 1
Kapilvastu: 1
Menstrual Hygiene Day 28.5.2018
24.5.2018
Menstrual Hygiene Day 28.5. raises awareness of the challenges women and girls face due to their menstruation and highlights solutions that address these challenges.
The slogan of the year 2018 is #NoMoreLimits
RWSSP-WN celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day by organizing several municipality level programs all accross Western and Mid Western Nepal.
Click below to see what we do!
RW Weekly #53
10.5.2018
CONGRATULATIONS
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Vijanagar Gaupalika, Ward no.4 Kapilvastu celebrated ODF declaration on 22 April 2018
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Ganadi Elect Lift DWSS, Ghiring Rural Municipality, Tanahun was inaugurated on 23 April 2018
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Kalisen Electric lift DWSS, Biruwa, Syangja was inaugurated on 26 April 2018
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Lindi DWSS, Ghiring, Tanahun was inaugurated on 7 May 2018
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
- School tap in Sakakhola DWSS, Naubahini GP, Pyuthan
Recruitment in Municipality WASH Unit
27.12.2017
Various Municipality WASH Units (in both gaunpalikas and nagarpalikas) as well as Technical Support Units under DCCs will be or have already opened Recruitment for various positions.
Please refer to these notices as advertised for further details. Most are available at our Face Book @rwsspwn.
Click here for the syllabus related to the following positions:
Click here for:
CV template in Word-format (Nepali)
CV template in Word-format (English)
CV template in pdf-format (Nepali)
CV template in pdf-format (English)
Relevant publication:
RW Weekly # 44
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Maharajgunj NP, Suddhodhan GP, Mayadevi GP, Vijayanagar GP in Kapilvastu and Galyang NP, Chapakot NP, Putalibazar NP, Harinash GP,
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Biruwa GP, Kaligandaki GP, Arjunchaupari GP, Fedikhola GP and DCC in Syangja for being the very first municipalities ever to receive a cheque from us.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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10th Global Handwashing Day celebrations on the 15th of October 2017 in Falamkhani, Mashashila, GP-6, Parbat
TECHNICAL FACILITATORS - VACANCY UPDATES
First posted: 15.9.2017
Update 27/10/2017: The tests and interviews were held in Pokhara 25/10/2017. All scoring was completed during the same day. The Project Management Team agreed on the selection on Friday 27/10/2017. Three persons have been notified the same day, with one in the waiting list. Only these people have been informed.
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Update 12/10/2017: CV scoring and short-listing has been completed. Nine candidates have been invited for the tests and interviews. Only those candidates have been notified.
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Update 10/10/2017: this vacancy is now closed for the new applications, and long-listing has started.
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Update 09/10/2017: The vacancy was closed for applications at 00:00.
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RWSSP-WN II invites applications from qualified professional Nepalese citizens for the post of Technical Facilitator in the Technical Assistance team.
Job Description: Technical Facilitator
Duty station: Project Districts and Municipalities
Duration: one year performance based contract that can be renewed for the 2nd year
Application process: All eligible applicants are requested to submit their CV utilizing the CV template given below. All applicants must use this CV template,
no other types of CVs or applications will be accepted.
Click here for the CV Template!
Only short listed candidates will be requested to submit certificates and other additional information.
All applications should be submitted by e-mail to rwsspwn2@gmail.com not later than Sunday October 8, 2017. Make sure that your CV is attached!
We will not be able to answer questions made through telephone.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held in Pokhara. The exact dates will be communicated for the shortlisted invited persons only.
Any attempt to influence the selection process shall form the basis for disqualification of the candidacy. We do not appreciate third party solicitation for these posts.
References are included in your CV. Any fake certificates will be filed with the concerned authorities.
RWSSP-WN II is an equal opportunities employer. We heartily encourage applications from qualified women, local people and marginalized & disadvantaged groups.
RW Weekly # 43
8.9.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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73 out of 99 GP/NPs and DCCs have signed MoU by today!!!
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Sushma for starting Masters studies in Paris, France!
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RVWRMP III for winning bronze award for the quality of project management in the World Congress of the International Project Management Association!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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International Project Management Association Awards 2017
RW Weekly # 41
1.8.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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Ganeshpur VDC 12th July, Dohani VDC 13th July and Somadi VDC 14th July of Kapilvastu district declared ODF.
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Shivgadi VDC (Shivraj Municipality-9) of Kapilvastu district declared Total Sanitation on 14th July 2017.
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Khanigaun VDC of Parbat district declared Total sanitation on 24th June 2017
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Syangja District : Majhakot VDC Ward No 1 dated on 28th June, Chandibhangjyang VDC Ward No 2 & Aalamdevi VDC Ward No 9 on 4th July Declared Total Sanitation
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Tanahun District: Risti VDC Ward No 1,2 & 3 dated on 16th June; Ramjakot VDC Ward No 3 dated on 19th June; Mirlung VDC Ward No 3 & 4 dated on 20th June; Bhirkot VDC Ward No 2,7 & 8 dated on 21st June; Arunodaya VDC Ward No 1,2 & 3 dated on 2nd July and Risti VDC Ward No 1 dated on 14th July 2017 declared (total 13 Wards) Total Sanitation!!!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Team from the University of Western Australia, Perth, Kanchan Nepal and LA GRANDEE International College, Pokhara, visited the office 14.7.2017.
RW Weekly # 40
12.6.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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3rd of June 2017 Total Sanitation declaration of Mithukaram VDC wards no. 1, 2 and 3 (Bungdikali Gounpalika-1) of Nawalparasi distrcit.
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10th of June 2017 Total sanitation declaration of wards no 8 & 9 of Chitre VDC (Harinash GP-4 ), of Syangja district.
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11th of June 2017 Total sanitation declaration at ward no 7 of Phedikhola VDC/Phedikhola GP of Syangja districts.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Recognition of female groups' contribution for total sanitation promotion at Kanchan Gaunpalika ward no 1 on a special program organized to mark 18th National Sanitation Week 2074 on 5-11 June 2017
13.4.2017
Four Water Users and Sanitation Committees procurement notice from Rolpa district. Click the link below for the full notice for four schemes in one notice in Nepali.
RW Weekly # 36
23.3.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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Inauguration of Dhayekhasi DWS in GhartiGaun VDC, Rolpa on 8th of March 2017
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Inauguration of Okhle Bimbang DWS, Bima VDC, Myagdi 10th of March 2017
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Inauguration of Patimela DWS in Ghumchal VDC, Rolpa on 13th of March 2017
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Household-level Solid Waste Management training in Tanahun, 5 days
Finland’s Country Strategy 2016–2019
20.3.2017
Finland continues to support improved water supply and sanitation due to Nepal’s strong commitment to this sector, remarkable previously achieved results and the significant impact thissector has on the livelihoods of women and children. Finland is one of the most prominent donors in rural WASH in Nepal and has been instrumental in strengthening coordination in the sector. (...) Finnish support is channelled through bilateral programmes in Western Nepal (RVWRMP 15 million euros, RWSSP-WN 13.7 million euros) and UNICEF’s WASH Earthquake Recovery Programme (2 million euros).
RW Weekly # 35
14.3.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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Baluhawa VDC, Kapilvastu declared ODF on 19th of February 2017
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Juniya VDC, Ward 7, Gulmi declared TS on 22nd of February 2017
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Majhkot VDC Ward 2, Pyuthan declared TS on 8th of March 2017
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Kochibang VDC Ward 4, Pyuthan declared TS on 9th of March 2017
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Thuniya VDC, Kapilvastu declared ODF on 9th of March 2017
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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International Women’s Day celebrations in Daraun VDC, Syangja on 8th of March
RW Weekly # 34
14.2.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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Ward no. 2 of Kahunshivpur VDC, Tanahun district declared TS on 19th of January 2017
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Resha VDC, Baglung District declared TS on 30th of January 2017
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Wards no. 6 and 8 of Tanahunsur VDC, Tanahun district declared TS on 8th of February 2017
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Satiswara VDC, Tanahun district declared TS on 8th of Febryary 2017
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Ward no. 1 of Dhubang VDC, Puythan district declared TS on 10th of February
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Ward no. 2 of Birbas VDC, Gulmi district declared TS on 13th of February
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Inauguration ceremony of Pakhapani drinking water supply and sanitation scheme ward no 1,2,3 and 6 of Thulolumpek VDC in Gulmi district.
RW Weekly # 33
3.1.2017
CONGRATULATIONS
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Ward no. 4 of Manari VDC, Nawalparasi district declared TS on 27th of December 2016
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Ward no. 6 of Devchuli VDC, Nawalparasi district declared TS on 24th of December 2016 with the support of Waterfinns
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Group photo of RWSSP-WN II Internal Co-ordination Meeting participants, Pokhara
RW Weekly # 32
15.12.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Patariya VDC, Kapilvastu declared ODF on 20th of November
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Bagauli VDC, Rupandehi declared ODF on 21st of November
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Ward 4 in Ramjakot VDC, Tanahu declared Total Sanitation on 7th December
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Pipara VDC, Kapilvastu declared ODF on 11th of December
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Group Photo with Kaindel Pani Katuse DWSS Water User Committee of Recently Total Sanitation Declared Ward 4 of Ramjakot VDC
RW Weekly # 31
11.11.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Parsai VDC in Kapilvastu district declared ODF on 8th November
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Udayapur VDC declared ODF on 9th November
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Patariya VDC in Kapilvastu district declared ODF on 20th November
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Bagauli VDC in Rupandehi district declared ODF on 21 st November
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Are these stairs accessible to everyone? Nope. This photo from Parbat district reminds us why it is important to always follow the prescribe design of public & institutional toilets!
The Ambassador of Finland visited RWSSP-WN
27.11.2016
RWSSP-WN was privileged to welcome the Ambassador of Finland, Mr. Jorma Suvanto, to Terai between the 7th and the 9th of November. The visiting team included the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) representatives Senior Adviser Ms. Sanna Takala and Program Officer Ms. Jetta Kuivalainen, and the Embassy of Finland representatives including Development Counsellor Mr. Jukka Ilomäki and Development Cooperation Adviser Dr. Chudamani Joshi.
The team visited the rehabilitated Damar Water Supply Scheme in Ratanpur VDC, Nawalparasi district, and explored the sanitation efforts in Baluhawa VDC, Kapilvastu district. The program also included visits to schemes in Amarapuri and Devchuli municipalities that were constructed during the earlier Finnish supported project in what is largely remembered in Nepal as the Lumbini project or as the Finnida project. These schemes are now involved in the Nawalparasi and Palpa Districts Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project (NAPA WASH).
NAPA WASH is an NGO-based project funded by MFA and implemented through Waterfinns and Centre for Appropriate Technology Nepal. The project aims to strengthen the management, operation and maintenance of selected water and sanitation schemes in Nawalparasi and Palpa and contribute to enhanced knowledge in water supply functionality challenges in Nepal.
During the visit, the Ambassador discussed with numerous stakeholders such as Water and Sanitation User Committee members, District WASH Advisers, service users and DDC representatives. In addition to the information sharing, the visit enabled the Ambassador and the MFA representatives to explore in real life the environment and realities, in which RWSSP-WN operates in.
RW Weekly # 29
12.09.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Parbat Dhairing-6 and Barrachaur-3,5,7 Total Sanitation declarations
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Rupandehi Bairghat VDC ODF declaration
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Thumhawa-Piprahawa overhead tank scheme visited by a team of NPC, CTA and Chudamani Joshi from the Embassy of Finland. The recent procurement notice in the photo.
Standing List for FY 2073/074
04.08.2016
RW Weekly # 28
25.07.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Hakui VDC ward no. 6 of Nawalparasi TS declared
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Procurement Brief cover photo - the entire Brief coming up soon!
AVAILABLE NOW:
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Arghakhanchi District Strategic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Plan (2016-2020)
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Nawalparasi Total Sanitation Strategy Plan (2016-2020)
RW Weekly # 27
CONGRATULATIONS
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Ramnagar VDC ward no. 5, Sanai VDC, ward no.5, Prasauni VDC ward 8, Sukrauli VDC ward no 2 Tilakpur ward no.5 Banjaria ward no.2, Manari ward 08 of Nawalparasi TS declared
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Ghasikuwan VDC ward no. 2 of Tanahu TS Declared
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Butwal Sub Metropolitan City Declared ODF
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Manpur VDC of Kapilvastu Declared ODF
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Gulmi Team Interaction in PSU (July 12.2016)
14.07.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Bharse VDC TS Declaration in Gulmi
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2,3,5,8 Wards TS Declaration of Dhurkot Rajasthal VDC in Gulmi
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Ward no 2 of Banjariya and Ward no 8 of Manari VDC TS declaration in Nawalparasi
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Jahedi, Kushahawa, Purushottampur & Basantapur VDC ODF Declaration of Kapilvastu
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Kamhariya, Silautiya, Rayapur, Karauta, Roinihawa, Sakron Pakadi, Sipawa VDC ODF Declaration of Rupandehi
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Jahedi VDC ODF Declaration of Kapilvastu
RW Weekly# 23
24.05.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Four VDC ODF declarations in Rupandehi: Semara, Hati Bangai, Chhotki Ramnagar and Chhipagad VDCs.
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Nandanpur VDC ODF declaration in Kapilvastu!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Spring revival plans prepared in Syangja, Tanahun, Gulmi and Pyuthan with technical advice from hydrogeologists from Tribhuvan University.
RW Weekly #22
03.05.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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Welcome to new Technical Facilitators Bikas K.C. and Satya Raj Pandey and Researcher Yogesh Chapagain.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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WSP++ satisfaction survey completed by Biradada WUSC in Sekham VDC, Syangja district. The staff presented the survey findings in a mass meeting and WUSC/WSP team decided on some updates to their WSP/O&M Plan. WUSC found the satisfaction survey to be a useful tool to discuss the WSP/O&M efforts and their effectiveness with users.
19.04.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
Happy New Year 2073! For whole RWSSP-WN II Team, family & friends! For good work in 2072, also appreciated by the MTE team.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Behaviour Change Communication continues in the year 2073. The first Facebook posting of the year is from BCC orientation in Syangja. The work on Strategic approach is in process.
RW Weekly #20
05.04.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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ODF declaration of Chhodke Ramnagar VDC in Rupandehi!
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ODF declaration of Mahuwa VDC in Kapilvastu!
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Total Sanitation Declaration of ward no. 4 in Bhirkot VDC, Tanahun!
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Jari for successfully completing his tenure with RWSSP-WN I and II. 3 years and 8 months in service, last day in office is Friday 8th April.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Women leadership training held in Baglung 31. March – 2. April. When women take the leadership, we will all benefit from it!
28.03.2016
The ODF deceleration ceremony at the Mahuwa Secondary School was attended by some 800 people. The Chief Guest, Brijesh Kumar Gupta, Member of the Parliament, inaugurated the program washing his hands with a soap. One Drama was presented by the child club of the school. Total no of households: 903 permanent toilet. Before the campaign: 114 (as of February 2014). Existing permanent toilets in VDC: 684 (as of 27.03.2016). Full story here!
Open Defecation Free (ODF) movement is progressing well in Palpa District.
24.03.2016
Dobhan VDC of Palpa was recently declared as ODF on 20th March 2016. The Chief Guest of the Declaration program was the Local Development Officer Mr Krishna Prasad Pandey. RWSSP-WN II representative M&E and Institutional Development Specialist Mr. Jari Laukka participated also in the program. Various speakers congratulated the community for the good achievement and encouraged the VDC to continue with total sanitation activities.
New Technical Facilitators have been selected
24.03.2016
Four new Technical Facilitatators were selected from among 86 applicants. Interviews of top 11 scoring candidates were held on March 6th in Pokhara, and the highest scoring 4 candidates were selected for the positions.
Thank you for all the applicants!
RW Weekly #19
24.03.2016
CONGRATULATIONS
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ODF declaration of Dobhan VDC in Palpa!
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Total Sanitation Declaration of ward no. 1 Chandibhanjyang VDC, Syangja!
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Welcome to 4 new Technical Facilitators!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Theme of the 2073 calendar is Behaviour Change Communication – handwashing with soap in Padsari VDC in Rupandehi.
Update of the Technical Facilitators Recruitment
March 6, 2016
There were total 86 applicants out of whom 50 submitted their CV in the correct format and fulfilled the minimum qualifications. Out of these, 20 applicants just fulfilled the minimum qualifications but not more. Out of remaining 30, we have invited today 12 top scoring candidates for the tests and interviews in Pokhara.
In case any of the invited candidates do not confirm their participation, we will contact the wait listed participants as soon as possible.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
September 15, 2017
RWSSP-WN II invites applications from qualified professional Nepalese citizens for the posts of Technical Facilitators in the Technical Assistance team; click on the Job Description below which provides more information on qualifications, minimum working experience, main duties and responsibilities:
Job Description: Technical Facilitators
Duty station: D-WASH Unit, District Headquarter of any of the project working districts
Duration: one year performance based contract that can be renewed for the 2nd year
Application process: All eligible applicants are requested to submit their CV utilizing the CV template given below. All applicants must use this CV template, no other types of CVs or applications will be accepted.
Click here for the CV Template
Only short listed candidates will be requested to submit certificates and other additional information.
All applications should be submitted by e-mail to rwsspwn2.jobs @ gmail.com not later than February 28, 2016.
An automatic reply will confirm that your e-mail has been received – make sure that your CV is attached!
We will not be able to answer questions made through telephone.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held in Pokhara. The exact dates will be communicated for the shortlisted invited persons only.
Any attempt to influence the selection process shall form the basis for disqualification of the candidacy. We do not appreciate third party solicitation for these posts. References are included in your CV. Any fake certificates will be filed with the concerned authorities.
RWSSP-WN II is an equal opportunities employer. We heartily encourage applications from qualified women, local people and marginalized & disadvantaged groups.
RWSSP-WN Briefs series launched
05.02.2016
RWSSP-WN II has launched a new series that capture the top line findings and key concepts in 6 pages.
Now available:
RWSSP-WN Brief 1-2016 Public, institutional and school latrines
RWSSP-WN Brief 2-2016 Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) study
RWSSP-WN Brief 3-2016 Cooperatives study findings
RWSSP-WN Brief 4-2016 Water Safety Plan ++oncept
RWSSP-WN Brief 5-2016 Tanahun water sources mapping study highlights
RWSSP-WN Brief 6-2016 ODF verification study
Progress in ODF movement in Kapilvastu!
18.01.2016
Kapilvastu and Rupandehi remain as the two main Terai districts where RWSSP-WN continues its efforts to improve basic sanitation, moving towards ODF. In Kapilvastu, the sanitation gap is now narrowed by two VDCs - Rangpur and Gauri - which declared ODF on 11th and 13th January.
In Rangapur VDC alone, 591 households have constructed new toilets since the beginning of the ODF campaign. All 684 households of Rangapur VDC now have perpanent toilets.
Congratulations to Kapilvastu!
Congratulations to Syangja for District ODF
18.01.2016
Syangja has been ready to declare open defecation free for more than two years, since the approval by the Regional WASH coordination committee. The declaration finally took place on 9th January 2016, as 32nd district in Nepal. Honorable Minister, Som Prasad Pandey, Ministry of Industry, Government of Nepal, as chief, inaugurated the ODF ceremony. Stakeholders from the national level to Water User and Sanitation Committee members participated in rally around Syangja Bazar as well as the formal program.
All guests emphasized the importance of sanitation and hygiene in their speech, and committed to support the campaign for total sanitation. A road map to Total Sanitation has been set in the District Post ODF Strategy, in which all WASH stakeholders including political parties make their commitment to declare Syangja as a total sanitation district. RWSSP-WN has been supporting Syangja´s sanitation movement since B.S. 2065 through DDC Syangja, first for ODF and now for Total Sanitation campaigning. For the declaration ceremony, RWSSP-WN II provided both financial and technical support as requested by DWASHCC/DDC.
06.01.2016
This technical paper focuses on the experience with the public, institutional and school WASH in Western and Mid-Western Nepal. It makes recommendations on how to do this better. The study is based on the RWSSP-WN Phase II baseline.This paper was originally prepared for the SACOSAN VI as a technical paper contribution.
Click here for the RWSSP-WN Brief 1-2016!
04.01.2016
CONGRATULATIONS:
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Bidur for his new assignment as a MIS Officer
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VDC Total Sanitation Declaration in Histan VDC, Myagdi (22.12.2015)
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VDC Total Sanitation Declaration in Thapathana VDC, Parbat (30.12.2015)
Click here for the RW-Weekly #17
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK:
Total Sanitation Declaration for Thapathana VDC in Parbat district
and VMW training in Khanigao VDC
Congratulations to Rolpa for District ODF!
01.01.2016
Rolpa district declared open defecation free (ODF) on 24th December 2015, being the 28th district to do so. The Vice President, honorable Shree Nanda Bahadur Pun was the chief guest of the ODF ceremony. Parliament members, members of National Sanitation Hygiene Coordination Committee, representatives of the offices of GoN, donor agencies, leaders of political parties, district based organizations and community people of Rolpa participated in the ceremony.
The office of District Development Committee, Water and Sanitation Sub-division Office, RWSSP-WN II, Red-Cross Society etc. have been supporting the sanitation promotion program in the district. As the head and the secretary of D-WASH-CC, DDC and WSSDO have key roles in decisions and implementation of the sanitation program. On top of that, RWSSP-WN II has been a key support agency for improved sanitation in Rolpa. At the time when RWSSP-WN II started to support sanitation initiatives in Rolpa, only four VDCs had declared ODF.
RWSSP-WN II has supported various district and VDC level capacity building events to train the trainers and to aware people on sanitation and hygiene, provided VDC rewards after declaring ODF, supported in the preparation of information, education and communication materials etc. Now the project will continue the support towards Total Sanitation. This includes support to prepare a Post ODF strategy for the district and post ODF plans for VDCs.
Histan VDC Myagdi Declared as Total Sanitation VDC
23.12.2015
Histan VDC Declared as Total Sanitation VDC
The whole Histan VDC in Myagdi district was declared as Total Sanitation and Indoor Air Pollution Free VDC on the 22 December 2015. Histan VDC is the fourth Total Sanitation VDC when counting previously declared Dana and Ramche VDCs in Myagdi Districts and Amarapuri VDC (recently merged into municipality) in Nawalparasi District. Histan VDC has 495 households. The Local Development Officer Chiranjivi Poudel was the Chief Guest of the Declaration Program.
RW Weekly #16
07.12.2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Total Sanitation Declaration in Sekham VDC (ward no. 1,5), Syangja.
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Total Sanitation Delcaration in Sabhung VDC (ward no. 2), Tanahun.
Click here for the RW-Weekly #16
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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WSP preparation in Bhirkot VDC, Tanahun. WSP team member is presenting their scheme & catchment map (WSP format 4), which is used for hazard assessment.
RW Weekly #15
23.11.2015
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Planning work for the coming week. On-going fuel crisis in Nepal is affecting our travel in the field, so it´s good time to complete different office works.
Trainings between Dashain and Tihar holidays
25.11.2015
Four trainings for district staff completed between the holidays:
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Refresher training on Total Sanitation, 28.10 - 30.10.2015
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Refresher training for Water Supply and Sanitation Technicians, 2.11. - 6.11.2015
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Refresher training for Field coordinators, 2.11. - 6.11.2015
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Social marketing training, 7.11.2015
Thank you for all the eager learners and our skilled resource persons/specialists!
06.10.2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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DWSS inauguration and Total Sanitation Declaration in Thaprek, Tanahun.
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ODF declarations in Hungi and Darlamdanda VDCs in Palpa!
Click here for the RW-Weekly #14
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
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Drinking Water Supply Scheme in Nishi, Baglung district.
3rd September, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Welcome Bipin Poudel as District WASH Advisor for Kapilvastu!
Click here for the RW-Weekly #13
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Lift Water Supply Scheme design training and orientation on CCA/DRR towards sustainable lift scheme
22nd July 2015
CELEBRATING NOW
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Welcome Prashanna Pandey - New District WASH Adviser of Parbat!
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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ODF movement has gained momentum in Rupandehi District (Terai). See the ODF status map of Rupandehi.
Congratulations to Gulmi!
12th July 2015
Gulmi District declared Open Defecation Free on 11.07.2015. There are 75 Village Development Committees and one Municipality in Gulmi District, which had already declared ODF following the rule and regulation given in the Sanitation and Hygiene Master Plan-2068. Honorable vice President of the country, Mr. Pramananda Jha, was the chief guest. D-WASH-CC decided in fiscal year 2067/2068 to target to declare district ODF by 2072, which became success today, after construction of around 30,000 new household toilets during the past five years.
Now there are 65,000 households in the district with household toilets. During the sanitation momentum, six public toilets were constructed and a few are under construction. RWSSP-WN II, through the Local Government (DDC), has been supporting the movement since last year by building capacity, conducting sanitation and hygiene promotional activities, and helping the district to prepare ODF plan and strategy. At the time when RWSSP-WN II started its support in Gulmi, only eight VDCs had declared ODF. Similarly, the project has planned to continue its support for the preparation of District and VDC Total Sanitation Strategies, conducting total sanitation activities, along with support to rural water supply.
6th July 2015
CELEBRATING NOW
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Nawalparasi District ODF on 30th June.
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Gulmi District ODF coming on 11th July.
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Dhakdhai VDC in Rupandehi celebrating VDC ODF on 8th July.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
User friendly public toilet getting ready to use in Barkalpur VDC in Kapilvastu. The toilet is constructed according to the gender, child and differently abled design principles.
Congratulations to Nawalparasi for District ODF!
1 July 2015
Nawalparasi is the first out of three RWSSP-WN working districts in the challenging Terai context to declare Open Defecation Free. In the entire Nepal, Nawalparasi is the second Terai district to become ODF.
RWSSP-WN had provided training to Social Mobilizers of all municipalities and VDCs in Nawalparasi. RWSS-WN also conducted Orientation about sanitation and hygiene to VWASHCCs of all VDCs at VDC levels over the years. At district level we have conducted orientation to VDC secretaries. RWSSP-WN given reward money of Rs 500 per new toilet to VDC in its Phase I and Rs 300 to Tarai VDCs and Rs 200 to hill VDCs for sustainability of ODF and for conducting post ODF activities. We have also supported VDCs by triggering at community level, household visit for monitoring and use of toilet through our social staffs (Lead WASH Facilitators, Health Promoters,and Field Coordinators). We have also distributed behaviour change messages by media. We have also supported district by formation of WASH Journalist forum and orienting them.
With Best Regards, Shambhu Prasad Sah
D-WASH Adviser, Nawalparasi
Markabang in Pyuthan Moving Towards Total Sanitation
18.06.2015
Markabang VDC wards 6 & 7 were declared Total Sanitized wards in June 10, 2015 with presence of Chief Guest LDO Mr. Pushpa Ratna Ranjit, along with chief of political leaders and representatives of the government organizations, INGOs and NGOs chief and representatives, Journalists, civil society, teachers, students, Female Community Health Volunteers and residents of those two wards. There was the presence of VDC Secretaries, VDC level political leaders, and Ward Citizen Forum members as well.
Tribeni Susta VDC declares ODF - Nawalparasi to declare district ODF next!
16 June, 2015
It is the pleasure of the Nawalparasi team to inform you that 16 June 2015 Tribeni Susta VDC declared ODF. Now all of its 1,934 households have permanent toilets. The population of the VDC is 10,975. During campaign 999 new hhs toilets were constructed in this VDC. Now all 6 municipalities and 59 VDCs of Nawalparasi district have been declared ODF. RWSSP-WN team congratulates!!!
1 June, 2015
CELEBRATING NOW
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Rupandehi Suryapura VDC declared ODF
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Pyuthan Markabang VDC ward no. 6 & 7 Total Sanitized declaration!
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Nawalparasi ODFs: the last VDC being declared ODF today! Congratulations to Triveni Susta VDC! We are looking forward for Nawalparasi district being declared ODF!
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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New from the Blog: Breaking the Bloody Taboos. CDO of Gulmi opening the sanitary pad during the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations http://www.rwsspwn.org.np/
8 June, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Celebrating National Sanitation Week 2015! Cover photo from Pyuhtan.
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First to declare ODF this week: Sanai VDC of Nawalparasi . All 1,166 households have permanent toilets. The benefited population is 7,159.
1 June, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Successful completion & safely back: RWSSP-WN II & RVWRMP II Joint Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) team from Gorkha, Lamjung & Dhading! Presentation uploaded to Publications page.
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Kapilvastu for declaring Balramwapur VDC ODF
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Welcome to Sunita for cooperatives assignment!
25 May, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Rolpa for declaring 4 VDCs ODF + Kapilvastu for declaring Swaraha VDC ODF
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RWSSP-WN II & RVWRMP II Joint Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) team
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COVER-PHOTO-OF-THE-WEEK
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Discussion on the status of household & school sanitation continued. Even otherwise beautiful schools with beautifully painted toilets have less encouraging reality inside (Photo by OJT Satish Gurung)
This week's meeting focused on monitoring and training schedules.
11 May, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS
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Abhirawa VDC in Kapilvastu for reaching ODF status, 6.5.2015.
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COVER-PHOTO-OF-THE-WEEK & OPENING DISCUSSION
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School sanitation & hygiene – inspection of 6 schools in 3 VDCs in Rupandehi revealed the poor state of the school toilets. Verification visits will continue. VDC ODF is not sustainable if school toilets are not usable. What can we do with the School Management Committees to ensure better sanitation & hygiene? (Photos by Kalpana Dishwa)
5 May, 2015
CONDOLENCES
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We are updating the earthquake damage situation in our working districts
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RWSSP-WN first response to situation in districts: promoting good hygiene and sanitation, utilizing media etc. More details in an e-mail by Sanna.
TO DO EASY
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Solar lift manual is being tested in Syangja (Min)
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ICM Memo will be available in dropbox today – comments by end of this week
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WSP++ package (integrating environmental and climate induced hazards and O&M), to be finalized and printed (Sini & Tej). Will be sent to districts within this week.
Presentation of Tanahun source study followed by Water Safety Plan training in Tanahun
8 April, 2015
Tanahun source study analyzes the source yield changes between 2004 and 2014 comparing them with climatic changes during the same period.
The findings and recommendations of the study will be presented to the D-WASH-CC and other district stakeholders on a district level event on Friday 10th April.
Following the sharing event, a four day workshop/training on Water Safety Planning (WSP) in Tanahun will start on 11th April.
Congratulations to Kapilvastu for three VDC ODF declarations!
8 April, 2015
Three ODF declaration ceremonies will be celebrated in Kapilvastu on the eve of the Nepalese New Year. The three VDCs that have reached the ODF status are Nigalihawa, Lalpur and Bhalwari. Celebrations will take place on 11th, 12th and 13th of April.
Two VDC ODF declarations in Gulmi this week
April 8, 2015
Arbeni VDC of Gulmi was declared ODF on 8. April 2015. It is 57th ODF declared VDC in Gulmi. The HHs and population of Arbeni VDC are 583 and 2783 respectively. Now all households in Arbeni have permanent toilets. 160 new permanent toilets were constructed in Arbeni in the current FY.
Bhurtung VDC was declared ODF on 6. April. Bhurtung VDC has 864 HHs and population of 3847. 480 new HH toilets were constructed during the last two FYs, since the start of the RWSSP-WN support.
April 7, 2015
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ODF Declarations of 3 VDCs in Kapilvastu 11-13.4!!!
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TO DO EASY
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Solar lift manual is being tested in Syangja (Min)
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Tanahun source study is available at the website. Presentation to Tanahun D-WASH-CC and other stakeholders on Friday 10th
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VDC Post-ODF model strategy (English, Jari), to be discussed in ICM
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WSP++ package (integrating environmental and climate induced hazards and O&M), to be discussed in ICM.
March 31, 2015
The previously practiced "PSU Weekly" goes public! This is the first edition of "RW Weekly". This is the minute of the weekly meeting held in Project Support Unit in Pokhara. Its primary use is for the internal coordination & logistics. Yet, by sharing this through our FaceBook we wish to share with all stakeholders what we are working on.
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CONGRATULATIONS
· Congratulations & welcome to new DWASH Advisors (Binod, Birendra & Ajay) and Technical Monitoring Specialist (Sirish)!
· Nayagaon VDC Ward 6 in Pyuthan declared as Total Behavior changed ward.
Revised Document: HRBA & GESI Strategy & Action Plan - Operationalizing Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Principles in the Water and Sanitation Sector
Sanna-Leena Rautanen, 28.2.2015
This strategy is developed to guide two bi-lateral rural water projects in Nepal: Rural Village Water Resources Management Project Phase II (RVWRMP II) and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Western Nepal Completion Phase (RWSSP-WN II). The revised version has improved the "questions to ask" tables based on the field testing over the past months. (...)