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NEWAH is one of the leading NGOs working in Nepal in the water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion (WASH) sector.

Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH), established in 1992, is Nepal's leading NGO dedicated to helping poor communities obtain access to safe drinking water, hygiene education and basic sanitation facilities, irrespective of gender, caste, ethnicity or class nation-wide. To date, NEWAH has worked in 51 districts across the country, serving over 2.1 million people.

29/05/2026

Yesterday, NEWAH joined the Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 celebration organized by the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Partners’ Alliance (MHM PA) at Central College, Sinamangal.

The event brought together students, organizations, artists, and advocates to raise awareness, break stigma, and promote dignity, inclusion, and open conversations around menstrual health and hygiene. Through panel discussions, student engagement, cultural performances and exhibitions, the program highlighted the importance of ensuring safe, informed, and equitable menstrual health services for all.

Together, we continue working towards a society where menstruation is understood, respected, and never a barrier to education, health, or opportunity.

28/05/2026

Periods are natural. Shame and silence should never be.

This International Menstrual Hygiene Day, NEWAH stands together for dignity, awareness, and access to safe menstrual hygiene for every girl and woman. Clean water, sanitation, hygiene facilities, and education are essential for healthy periods and healthy lives.

Let’s break taboos, support menstrual health, and create a truly period-friendly world where no one is held back because of menstruation.

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26/05/2026

In partnership with Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) and Rautamai Rural Municipality, the inauguration ceremony of the Ajingare Jagarbhitta Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Project in Ward No. 2 was successfully held on 20 May 2026 (2083/02/06 BS).

During the program, the Chairperson of the Rural Municipality, Birendra Kumar Magar, officially declared Ajingare Jagarbhitta a “Clean and Healthy Community.”

We sincerely thank the Rural Municipality for its valuable partnership, coordination, and continued commitment toward improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, and better community health.

25/05/2026

Project Review Meeting and Farewell Ceremony for Mr. Kumar Silwal, Senior Administration and Human Resources Manager, held to honor and reflect on his outstanding service and long-standing contributions to NEWAH over 33 years.

During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping several impactful innovations and organizational approaches, including the development and mainstreaming of the social map across projects, initiation of washing slab construction later transformed into handwashing stations, and advancement of source protection and RVT protection concepts. He also contributed to the development of the Palika concept, field Nirdeshika (guidelines), and WSUC and Water Safety Plan training manuals. His leadership supported major reforms focused on cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and improved organizational practices.

We express our sincere gratitude for his dedication, vision, and invaluable service, and wish him success in his future journey.

13/05/2026

The recent WASHKhabar coverage features that NEWAH (Nepal Water for Health) is partnering with Gaumukhi Rural Municipality in Pyuthan to advance the “One House, One Tap” initiative. The program aims to ensure that every household in the municipality has direct access to clean and reliable drinking water.
According to the report, around 1,545 households in Gaumukhi now benefit from individual taps, achieved through joint efforts by the municipality and NEWAH’s partnership-based projects. This initiative is part of Gaumukhi’s broader priority to provide safe and convenient water access to all residents, with roughly 85% of households already covered under the WASH project. Local residents report that this has made daily life much easier, shifting from shared community taps to household-level supply.

This collaboration aligns with NEWAH’s nationwide WASH mission to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, particularly in underserved rural areas

Read the article here: https://washkhabar.com/np/2026/05/12/49753

08/05/2026

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day 2026, NEWAH proved its commitment to safer healthcare and healthier communities by promoting proper hand hygiene practices and stronger infection prevention standards.
This year’s theme, “Action saves lives – Safer care starts with clean hands,” reminds us that simple actions can make a life-saving difference. Improved hand hygiene remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to prevent infections, protect communities, and improve health outcomes for all.

05/05/2026

The theme for World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 is: “Action saves lives – Safer care starts with clean hands.” Promoting this day helps highlight the vital role of proper hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections and ensuring safer care for all.

01/05/2026

On behalf of the NEWAH family, we extend warm wishes for a Happy Labor Day to all, celebrating and honoring the dedication of all workers, women and men alike, who are building and strengthening access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, and calling on everyone to stand together in solidarity while reaffirming the importance of dignity, equality, and the fundamental rights of every worker.

28/04/2026

From April 20–24, NEWAH Executive Committee members conducted a monitoring visit across Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga to review ongoing and completed projects.

The visit included engagement with the Service Support Centre (SSC) in Sindhuli, where a mini water quality testing lab—established in collaboration with Sunkoshi Rural Municipality—was assessed. In Okhaldhunga, discussions with Siddhicharan Municipality, Manebhanjyang Rural Municipality, and local WUSCs focused on implementation approaches, construction progress, and coordination.

The team also observed key WASH project sites supported by charity: water, along with a water treatment plant at a government school in Kamalamai, Sindhuli, supported by SOPAR Bala Vikasa.

The visit generated valuable insights on implementation performance, strengthened collaboration with local governments, and reinforced accountability and sustainability of WASH services.

24/04/2026

Safe drinking water is now being made more accessible through the use of innovative “Water ATM” machines. These machines allow users to dispense purified drinking water conveniently by using a prepaid Water ATM card, similar to how a bank ATM operates. The system is designed to ensure that communities—especially in urban and peri-urban areas—can obtain safe, treated water quickly, affordably, and at any time of the day.

The Water ATM technology helps reduce dependence on unsafe water sources and minimizes the need for bottled water, thereby also contributing to environmental sustainability by cutting down plastic waste. Users simply recharge their cards and collect the required amount of water from the machine, making the process both user-friendly and efficient.

In this initiative, Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) has played a key role by introducing and promoting Water ATM systems in selected areas. In Lalitpur district, NEWAH has distributed Water ATM cards to local residents, enabling them to benefit directly from this service. This effort is part of NEWAH’s broader commitment to improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and ensuring equitable access to safe drinking water for communities.
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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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