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Bal Ujjwal Secondary School, located in Dapcha, Namobuddha Municipality, Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal, serves 400 students (250 girls and 150 boys) and 24 staff members (11 female and 13 male). The school's existing sanitation facilities are in a critical state. The toilet buildings sustained significant structural damage during the 2015 Nepal Earthquake and have deteriorated further over time. Large cracks in the structures have made the toilets unsafe, forcing students and staff to use them with constant fear of collapse.
The number of functional toilets is also far below the school's needs. Students frequently wait in long queues to access the limited facilities, resulting in lost instructional time and poor hygiene practices. The situation is particularly challenging for adolescent girls. Due to the lack of adequate, private, and hygienic menstrual hygiene facilities, many girls miss school during menstruation, negatively affecting their attendance, participation, and academic performance. In addition, the school lacks disability-friendly sanitation facilities, preventing students and visitors with disabilities from accessing safe and dignified toilets.
To address these critical needs, the project will construct two new earthquake-resistant Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) toilet blocks that provide safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive sanitation facilities.
The girls' toilet block will include:
Six urinals
Three toilet cubicles (stools)
One accessible toilet for persons with disabilities
Four handwashing stations
One sanitary pad incinerator for safe menstrual waste disposal
The boys' toilet block will include:
Five urinals
Two toilet cubicles (stools)
One accessible toilet for persons with disabilities
Three handwashing stations
The project goes beyond infrastructure by strengthening knowledge and promoting sustainable hygiene practices. Comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) education will be provided to students, teachers, and the School Management Committee. In addition, Menstrual Health Management (MHM) training will be conducted for adolescent girls and female teachers to improve menstrual hygiene knowledge, reduce stigma, and increase girls' confidence and school attendance.
Use of Project Funds
Project funds will be utilized for:
Construction of two earthquake-resistant RCC toilet buildings.
Installation of toilets, urinals, handwashing stations, plumbing, drainage, and water supply systems.
Construction of accessible toilets for persons with disabilities.
Installation of a sanitary pad incinerator in the girls' toilet block.
Procurement of WASH educational materials and menstrual health management training materials.
Delivery of WASH and Menstrual Health Management training sessions.
Project monitoring, supervision, and final evaluation to ensure quality construction and long-term sustainability.
Rotary Club Member Involvement
Members of the Rotary Club will actively participate throughout every phase of the project. Their responsibilities will include:
1.Conducting the initial needs assessment and confirming project priorities with the school and community.
2.Coordinating project planning with school authorities, Namobuddha Municipality, local engineers, and community representatives.
3.Monitoring construction progress through regular site visits to ensure quality, transparency, and compliance with technical standards.
4.Participating in WASH awareness and Menstrual Health Management education programs.
5.Assisting with project monitoring, financial oversight, documentation, reporting, and evaluation.
6.Organizing the official handover ceremony and supporting the establishment of a school WASH Committee responsible for operation, maintenance, and sustainability of the facilities.
Project Timeline
1.Construction of RCC toilet buildings and installation of sanitation facilities for both male and female student- 7 months.
2.Installation of handwashing stations and sanitary pad incinerator-1 month
3.WASH and Menstrual Health Management training Month -1 month
4.Final inspection, project evaluation, handover, and sustainability planning-1 Month
Upon completion, the project will provide safe, earthquake-resistant, accessible, and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities for more than 400 students and 24 staff members. It is expected to improve student health, reduce absenteeism, particularly among adolescent girls, promote dignity and inclusion, strengthen hygiene practices, and create a healthier learning environment that will benefit the school community for many years.
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