Livelihood and WASH Recovery Project

Project Name: Livelihood and WASH Recovery Project

Implemented by: Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS)

Supported by: Caritas Germany / Caritas Nepal

Project Period: August 2016 to December 2019

Covered Areas: Earthquake-affected communities of Sindhupalchok District

Total Budget: NPR 67,985,811

Major Interventions and Achievements:

1. WASH and Water Security

• Supported 522 households through the construction of 12 water supply systems.
• Constructed 78 child-friendly taps, 3 small taps, and 12 water reservoir tanks to improve access to safe and reliable drinking water.
• Repaired and reconstructed 12 irrigation canals and 1 irrigation pond to improve water availability for agriculture.
• Reached 2,043 people through hygiene promotion sessions and community awareness activities.
• Constructed 2 gender- and child-friendly toilets to promote inclusive sanitation.

2. Livelihood and Agriculture Development

• Provided 14 agriculture groups with two-day training on commercial seasonal and off-season vegetable farming.
• Provided agricultural inputs and equipment to 283 members of 14 agriculture groups, including plastic tunnels, drip irrigation systems, plastic ponds, watering cans, seeds, poly drums, sprayers, mini tillers, and combined threshers.
• Provided training and input support to 15 people for commercial beekeeping.
• Supported 37 people through a poultry refresher orientation with relevant input support.
• Conducted 3 animal health camps to improve livestock health and productivity.
• Provided entrepreneurship development training to 39 people to strengthen local business and income-generation opportunities.

3. Youth Mobilization and Participation

• Mobilized local youth in community development, awareness, hygiene promotion, disaster preparedness, and recovery activities.
• Encouraged youth participation in community groups, livelihood activities, social mobilization, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
• Promoted youth engagement as community volunteers and local change agents to strengthen community resilience and social cohesion.
• Supported opportunities for youth to develop practical skills, entrepreneurship, and livelihood capacities.

4. Shelter and Community Recovery

• Reached 2,624 households through door-to-door technical assistance and social mobilization for shelter recovery and reconstruction.
• Provided mason training to 18 people to strengthen local construction skills and employment opportunities.
• Constructed 7 gabion retaining walls as disaster risk mitigation measures to reduce exposure to landslides and other hazards.

5. Disaster Risk Reduction and School Safety

• Provided training to 22 school teachers on basic first aid and Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA).
• Prepared School Disaster Management Plans (SDMPs) in 7 schools to strengthen preparedness and response capacity.
• Engaged community members and youth in disaster preparedness, awareness, and local resilience-building activities.

Key Focus:
The project adopted an integrated approach to livelihood recovery, WASH, shelter, youth mobilization, disaster risk reduction, agriculture development, hygiene promotion, and community resilience. Through collaboration with Caritas Germany, Caritas Nepal, local governments, communities, youth groups, and other stakeholders, JGSS supported earthquake-affected households to restore essential services, strengthen livelihoods, improve water and sanitation facilities, and build stronger and more resilient communities.