Sisters of Charity of Nazareth restore water tank in Gadi

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth restored a 90,000-liter water storage tank in Gadi, Nepal, to address severe water shortages in the community. Using financial support from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (NLBI), the project included laying new pipes of various sizes to connect the village to a water source located 5 kilometers away in the hills.

The project serves 400 households in ward no. 14 of the Birendranagar Municipality in the Surkhet District. Previously, the damaged tank prevented residents from accessing the nearby water source, forcing families to migrate to the valley for better facilities. The lack of water also hindered the Sisters' Livelihood and Resilience Program for Poverty Alleviation, which works to educate children and empower women.

Sister Rosita Kavilpurayidathil stated that the access to clean water empowers women and strengthens village unity. The restoration, completed in July 2026, allows women to access water in their homes rather than waiting in line to collect it from a well at the bottom of a hill.