Through a WASH project, Rotary Passport Melbourne and Rotary Club of Kathmandu (RPM) (in partnership with the Rotary Foundation) recently completed construction of gender specific toilets at the Shree Sunali Public School in Lumbini Province, Nepal which enabled young women reaching puberty to remain at school.
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Nepal is a hotspot for human traffickers who take advantage of those living in poverty and living remotely in rugged, isolated terrain. Anti-trafficking was the theme at a fundraiser held in March 2020 In when Rotary Passport Melbourne hosted a Nepali Carnival for over 120 guests including many from the local Nepalese community, along with the Nepalese Consul. As a result, many are now more aware of Rotary as an organisation and our ability to assist in Nepal.
This project to construct the toilets was covered in Nepalese publications, sharing the great outcome of the project on the ground. Education is an important focus towards stopping trafficking.
If there are no safe, private, or clean toilets, as they begin menstruation, many girls drop out of school due to discomfort and embarrassment. The 26 female students and teachers at Shree Sunali Public School can finally enjoy functioning WASH facilities as well as implement safe hygiene practices. Good menstrual health and academic achievements are linked to the standard of amenities available for girls.
If there are no safe, private, or clean toilets, as they begin menstruation, many girls drop out of school due to discomfort and embarrassment. The 26 female students and teachers at Shree Sunali Public School can finally enjoy functioning WASH facilities as well as implement safe hygiene practices. Good menstrual health and academic achievements are linked to the standard of amenities available for girls.