• Educating and empowering children and youth towards development works

• Increasing public awareness on pollution problem and improving sanitary condition through proper waste management system.

• Planting Trees across roads, in parks, in major town areas.

• Preservation of Open spaces.

• Protection of ancient and historical heritage of Nepal

Waste Management in Nepal

Given the unsystematic dumping of wastes in Kathmandu, on open spaces and next to banks of rivers of Kathmandu, the contribution of improper waste disposal, not only adds to pollution problem in Kathmandu, but also leads to health hazards to community dwellers and impact on the environment.

WATO considers efficient and environmentally sound waste management and recycling as key to improving the environment, minimizing pollution problem, while at the same time enhancing knowledge of people in this aspect through awareness raising programs.

Educating and Empowering
Children and Youth

Children and youth are the hope of tomorrow. They need to be given an equal opportunity and an active role to play in the communities and its development work. WATO Nepal has been involving communities, in particular, children and youth in all its community development work. We are interested in undertaking larger scale projects with focus on educating and empowering children and youth and eventually help young people develop self-respect, confidence in themselves, and hope for the future.

Tree Planting

Increase greenery in and around communities: Rapid deforestation and growing construction in towns and communities means that fewer green areas remain, thereby resulting in an overall detrimental impact on the environment. WATO is keen to change this, by planting trees- across roads, in parks, around major town areas and any place where it can make a positive change not only in terms of enhancing natural beauty, but also improving upon the overall environment in the area.

Protection of ancient and historical heritage sites of Nepal

Many historical sites such as ancient temples and structures are being neglected and are in various stages of degradation, particularly due to modern construction. We believe that protection of such sites of historical and cultural significance enhances the richness of communities and societies.

Preservation of Open Spaces

Preservation, development and utilization of open spaces by developing recreational facilities: When urbanization and increasing population pressure is leading to encroachment of open spaces, the impact directly hampers the way of life of communities to enjoy open spaces. WATO is interested in community beautification and environmental protection of open spaces through development of gardens, parks and community centers and such recreational facilities in open spaces.