Family toilets change lives

Thank you for coming together to give a latrine to Krishna and his family.

Krishna’s family lives in the village of Rampurwa in rural Nepal and belong to the indigenous Tharu community. The Tharu live in remote areas and are 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 employment ­- Krishna received training as a village maintenance worker and will help all families in the region with construction and maintenance activities for new toilet systems.

There is no question that lack of proper sanitation facilities has a tremendous negative impact on public health. LEI, in partnership with all of 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. Krishna’s son is better able to pursue his studies and looks forward to a brighter future.

Thank you James, Paloma, James and Julie, Catherine, and Dave for your gift of good health and livelihood.