Dhama’s family now has access to sanitation

Thank you for coming together to gift a latrine to Dhama Chaudhary and his family.

Dhama Chaudhary and his family live in Rampurwa Village in rural Nepal.  They belong to the indigenous Tharu community living in remote areas often overlooked by traditional aid organizations.  The Living Earth Institute (LEI) 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 employement for Dhama as he has had training as a village maintenance worker, helping all families with construction and maintenance activities for new toilet systems.

There is no question that lack of proper sanitation facilities has the largest negative impact on public health.  LEI, in partnership with you and the people of Rampurwa, are changing that in remarkable, sustainable ways.  This family now has adequate sanitation for the first time, and all members of the family experience better health.  Dhama’s three children are better able to pursue their studies, enjoy better health, and look forward to a brighter future.

Thank you for your gift of good health and livelihood.