Without proper planning and investment in infrastructure, pollution is taking its toll on local residents, with an increasing number of people reporting respiratory problems and lung disease from burning trash and exhaust fumes. Groundwater contamination is a growing threat to communities throughout Nepal, where 85 percent of people living in Nepal don’t have access to clean drinking water.

Clean City is a grassroots organization that works with the local government and various stakeholders (local conservation groups, recyclers, INGOs, etc.) to implement effective and better policies in waste management to preserve Chitwan National Park and improve the livelihoods of the people in surrounding areas. Our early traction and opportunities for multiple revenue streams promises to create a self-sustaining, profitable business run by the community within three years that could be replicated across Nepal and the developing world.

Clean City is proud to be aligned with the ambitious targets set forth by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Fighting pollution, empowering women, and cultivating economic growth have been the pillars of our organization from the start, and we are committed to continuing the work that support this global movement.