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[http://www.bspnepal.org.np/ BSP-Nepal] in partnership with the [http://www.rainfoundation.org/ RAIN Foundation] and in collaboration with local NGOs and community members of the district, have made a meaningful contribution to the challenges faced by the water sector in Nepal, especially through providing rainwater facilities. Rooftop rainwater harvesting, small scale gravity flow schemes, spring source conservation, infrastructure improvements, ground water recharge for mid-hill sources, rainwater and waste water harvesting for irrigation are the means used to improve the living conditions of selected poor and marginalised communities. Meanwhile, BSP-Nepal has embarked in creating entrepreneurship by providing Micro Enterprise Creation (MEC) training.
<font size="2" color=#06A5D1>'''Project period:''' October 2012 – June 2013</font>
[http://www.bspnepal.org.np/ BSP Nepal] works in two water catchment areas of the Salyan district where water hardship is very high, on a project to support the livelihood of the community through the provision of rainwater for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-use_water_supply_system multiple use services (MUS)].
The areas have been identified in close coordination with DDC, DWSS subdivision office, WASH actors and community demand especially in rainwater harvesting. High water hardship means that sufficient (clean) water is not locally available, but needs to be fetched downhill. Often springs have dried up, and / or other sources are contaminated. The lack of clean drinking water nearby is problematic, especially for (pregnant) women and children who are most vulnerable to diseases. Moreover, the lack of water makes sanitation and hygienic behaviour very difficult, thereby aggravating even further the drinking water problems through contamination of existing sources. Water in these areas is too scarce to be used for gardening, small scale irrigation and for cattle rearing – the lack of water thus has a direct effect on food insecurity.
====Cultural and socioeconomic conditions====
