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Insights, stories, and updates from IRDC\'s work across Nepal.

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A New Water System Transforms Daily Life in Rural Chitwan

After years without reliable drinking water, three wards in Bharatpur now have gravity-fed supply lines serving over 2,400 households.

📅 March 14, 2026 · 0 views

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WASH

18 Wards in Chitwan Declared Open Defecation Free

Following two years of community mobilisation, 18 wards across three municipalities have achieved ODF status, benefiting 86,000 residents.

📅 September 12, 2025 · 0 views

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Publications & Reports

Annual Report 2024–25 Comprehensive programmes, reach, and financials · PDF 4.2 MB

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WASH Sector Field Note — Chitwan 2025 Water access gaps, ODF achievements and WASH PLUS learnings · PDF 2.1 MB

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Gender-Responsive DRR: IRDC Field Learning 2024 Evidence-based guide on integrating gender in disaster preparedness · PDF 1.9 MB

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Community Health Volunteer Programme — 5-Year Review Impact evidence, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability learnings · PDF 3.1 MB

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