In the hilly regions of Nepal, many communities face significant barriers to accessing safe water due to geographical constraints that make traditional gravity-fed systems unfeasible. The E4WASH Sindhupalchok project addresses these challenges by implementing solar-powered water-lifting technology to provide reliable water access for domestic and agricultural use.   

The project ‘Energy for Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Sindupalchok, Nepal (E4WASH Sindupalchok)’ is jointly implemented by CDECF Nepal (local partner) and LI-BIRD (national partner) with financial and technical support from Renewable World in Lishankhupakhar RM and Tripurasundari RM of Sindupalchok district of Nepal since October 2025 to March 2028.   

The major goal of this project is to improve the access to and use of safe and sustainable water and sanitation for 1,500 community members of 284 HHs in three underserved communities of Sindupalchok district. LI-BIRD is specifically responsible for enhancing the agricultural livelihoods of the participating communities through the increased production and sales of high-value vegetables and spices. By empowering these households with the skills and resources to generate surplus income, the project ensures that the community members benefiting from the new WASH infrastructure can reliably fund the operation and maintenance of their safe water sources.