Located in south Asia and most known for the mighty Himalayan mountain range, Nepal is ranked 146 out of 193 countries in the UN’s Human Development Index.1 In rural Nepal, more than 2 million people lack access to clean water within a 30-minute collection trip.2
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Serve an entire community or school with clean and living water. Projects range in cost depending on the region, project type, and amount of people served.
Our partner is committed to serving unreached, isolated rural communities where access to clean water is severely limited. In these remote areas, often overlooked families face significant challenges, spending over an hour per trip during the dry season to collect water from dwindling sources, often multiple times a day.
Schools in these regions lack adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure, leaving students without consistent access to safe drinking water. This scarcity contributes to preventable diseases, particularly impacting children with limited access to medical care. By focusing on these underserved communities, our partner delivers sustainable water solutions to improve health outcomes and uplift the most vulnerable populations.
With your help, access to clean and living water will be provided to more than 45,000 people in 150 villages across 3 districts by June 2029. You can make it possible to see:
communities gain access to water piped from spring sources directly to every participating household
schools gain access to safe drinking water and all students trained in improved hygiene and sanitation practices
communities trained to operate and maintain water points
In rural Nepal, over 2 million people lack access to clean water within a 30-minute collection trip. This scarcity is particularly severe in isolated mountainous communities where small spring sources often run dry during the dry season. Consequently, women and children may spend up to three hours daily collecting water. Additionally, inadequate infrastructure means that many households do not have direct water connections, leading to reliance on distant and often contaminated sources.
Despite Nepal’s abundance of rivers, many rural communities, especially in mountainous regions, lack access to these water sources due to challenging terrains and the absence of infrastructure to transport water to households. In the dry season, local springs may dry up, exacerbating the difficulty of water collection. Furthermore, there have been limited water projects connecting water supply directly to households in these areas.
The water crisis significantly impacts daily life, particularly for women and children who are primarily responsible for water collection. They often spend several hours each day traveling to and from water sources, which reduces time available for education, work, and other productive activities. The use of contaminated water sources also leads to an increase in preventable diseases, adversely affecting community health.
neverthirst is implementing projects to provide clean water access in Nepal’s rural communities. Their initiatives include:
These efforts aim to serve over 45,000 people in 150 villages across three districts by June 2029.
While organizations like neverthirst are making significant efforts to address the water crisis, challenges persist, especially in isolated mountainous regions. The ongoing need for infrastructure development and the scale of the problem indicate that while progress is being made, continued efforts are necessary to achieve widespread improvement.
Yes, the water crisis adversely affects children’s education. Children, particularly girls, often spend considerable time collecting water, which reduces their school attendance and study time. Additionally, schools lacking proper water and sanitation facilities can deter attendance and negatively impact the learning environment.
Your donation to neverthirst helps build wells and water systems for families who need them. One-time or monthly—any support you give makes a real impact.
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