Yam and Sita can look forward to better health

Yam Bahadur and Sita Bhujel and their two children live in Rampurwa Village in rural Nepal.  Ethnically, they are Dalits, often called “untouchables”, who face stark social and economic discrimination.  The Living Earth Institute has been working together with a local NGO, Development Alternative Organization (Bikas Bikalpa Sanstha), to drastically improve sanitation facilities and health awareness in Rampurwa.  The project works with the local community to define their needs and provides the organization and resources for the village to meet them.  This project also provides employment for Yam- he is now a village maintenance worker helping all families with construction and maintenance activities for new water supply and sanitation systems; and Sita is engaged in local income generation projects sponsored by LEI for village women.

It is well-known that lack of proper sanitation services kills and sickens thousands of children every day.  Thanks to you, Sarah, Christopher, Judy (x2), Patrice, Dennis, Adam, Anil, Jerame and David, for the first time Yam and Sita and their family can experience a healthier life.

Thank you for your gift!