Chay-Ya Nepal Supports ECD Building in Paroha
ECD Classroom Built with Support from Chay-Ya Nepal Inaugurated Rautahat | Rajesh Sah — The newly constructed Early Childhood Development (ECD) classroom at Shree Primary School in Bhediyahi, Ward No. 6 of Paroha Municipality, Rautahat, was formally inaugurated by Paroha Municipality Deputy Mayor Sugandhi Devi Giri and Chay-Ya Nepal Executive Director Mr. Kamal Thapa. Speaking briefly with journalists after the... [ read more ]
Success Story: WASH Transformation at Krishak Samuha School
Appreciation from Deepak Shrestha, UNICEF Nepal I first met Chay-Ya’s founders, Kamal Ji and Meen ji, in 2018, and was impressed by their authenticity, dedication, and vision for community welfare. Their work in Dolpa and high mountain regions stood out for its genuine impact. We began collaborating Chay-Ya on WASH Projects in remote areas like Mugu and Humla, where Chay-Ya... [ read more ]
Success Story: Chay-Ya’s Telemedicine in Karnali
Bridging Health care Gaps: Chay- Ya’s Telemedicine Initiative in Karnali Jaya Khadka, a resident of Bheri Municipality-04 in Jajarkot, forced significant challenges accessing timely psychiatric care. The rugged terrain and limited and access to the provincial hospital meant long, arduous journeys to seek the specialized help she needed. However, her story changed thanks to a telemedicine project that brought virtual... [ read more ]
Success Story: Transforming Communities through WASH
Wash Programs: Promoting Health through Clean Water and Sanitation “We suffered, but our daughters-in-law will live in comfort.” This statement from the beneficiaries of Junichade Rural Municipality-3, Dadakot, Jajarkot, reflects their deep sense of relief and satisfaction with the newly establishes water supply system. Ms.Gori Tamata, a User Committee member, recalls the struggles they endured-walking for hours to fetch water... [ read more ]
Success Story on Disability Inclusion in Nepal
Opening Doors: How Chay-Ya is Making Disability Support in Nepal More Inclusive and Accessible In Nepal, people with disabilities often face major obstacles in accessing education, healthcare, and social inclusion—challenges made worse by stigma, limited resources, and geographic isolation. To address these issues, Chay-Ya, a nonprofit organization, has launched inclusive programs that empower individuals with disabilities through specialized education, therapy,... [ read more ]
Success Story: Improving Schools Through Repairs, Not Rebuilds
Small Budget, Big Change: How Repairs Improved WASH in Schools In the southern districts of Bara and Rautahat in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, 22 public schools have taken big steps toward becoming healthier and more inclusive learning spaces. Through a collaborative project between Chay-Ya Nepal, UNICEF Nepal, and local governments, students now have access to better sanitation, hygiene, and drinking water... [ read more ]
Behavior Change in WASH
How to Promote Hygiene and Sanitation Behavior Change? Kathmandu: The saying “It’s very hard to change habits formed since childhood” clearly illustrates how difficult it can be to change already-developed behaviors. It is even harder to change others’ bad habits than to change your own. Just think — wasn’t it more difficult convincing someone else to build a toilet than... [ read more ]
Success Story: First Health Post Brings Hope to Remote Limi Valley
First health post established in remote Limi valley A health post constructed last year in Limi, a remote village in Namkha Rural Municipality-6 of Humla, has come into operation to the relief of local residents. In the absence of a health post, the villagers had to visit Taklakot in China for treatment of minor illnesses. The health post was set... [ read more ]
📰 Emergency Food Relief for Fire Victims in Mugu
Fire Victims in Mugu Receive Food Relief After Four Days On the night of Kartik 29, a massive fire broke out in the lower market area of Gamgadhi Bazaar, Mugu district, destroying 45 houses completely. The incident left around 80 people in a state of crisis, losing all their belongings including clothing and food supplies. Although support was provided by... [ read more ]