Nepal Project

The proposed sanitation system for Shree Roshi Secondary School is designed to replace the current inadequate buried cesspool with a modern human excreta management system. Following our assessment trip in January of 2026, our team determined the most effective solution for Shree Roshi is the implementation of a Sulabh toilet system. 

The design for the Shree Roshi sanitation system was finalized through a group decision making process with students, teachers, and parents during the January 2026 assessment trip. Our chapter utilized the Choosing-by-Advantages (CBA) methodology to select the most effective waste treatment solution.

The Sulabh system was chosen for its simplicity and resilience, also taking into consideration the constraints on the existing available space within the school. The Sulabh system can fit into available space, unlike other proposed solutions such as septic tank drain fields, which would have required additional land. The surrounding environment, the hills of Nepal, foster appropriate soil conditions for Sulabh pits, as moisture exits into the surrounding soil. 

Our current plan includes building three new female pour flush Sulabh pit toilets, and plan to expand the project scope to include the renovation of the old toilets to improve the human excreta management system. The first phase of construction will take place May 17-June 15. 

Currently, there are not enough toilets to meet student demand, so students miss class waiting in line to use the bathroom. In addition, the current system’s ability to safely manage human excreta is impaired, endangering the students’ health. Our project aims to address these concerns. We are hoping to expand the project scope in the future to renovate the current toilets.