About ENPHO

A service-oriented, scientific, and research-based national organization working for healthier communities and environment-friendly societies.

About ENPHO

Creating Eco-Societies
Since 1990

Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO) works in environment, water, sanitation and hygiene, and public health in Nepal. ENPHO develops, demonstrates, and disseminates integrated community-based approaches for safe water, sustainable sanitation, improved hygiene behavior, clean indoor air, and safe living environments.

The organization connects scientific research with practical implementation so communities, institutions, and local governments can adopt affordable and locally appropriate technologies.

Vision

Sustainable, Healthy, Inclusive and Resilient Societies.

Mission

Pioneering innovative technologies and solutions that empower inclusive communities to achieve public health, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.

Core Values

  • Excellence
  • Equity
  • Resilience
  • Integrity
  • Partnership

STRATEGIC THEMES

1. Climate-Resilient & Safely Managed WASH Services

Safe, inclusive and climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene systems across the full service chain.

2. Integrated Environment and Public Health Services

Integrated action on pollution, waste, One Health, nutrition-sensitive WASH and circular economy.

3. Applied Research, Innovation & Laboratory Excellence

Evidence generation, advanced laboratory services and field-tested SMART-WASH innovations.

4. Capacity Development and Learning Hub

Certified learning, digital platforms, knowledge management, peer exchange and policy influence.

CROSS-CUTTING LENSES

GEDSI & Human Rights-Based Approaches

Climate Adaptation, DRR & Sustainability

Digital Transformation & Data Governance

Strategic Partnership & Policy Advocacy

Organogram

ENPHO organization structure

Milestones

2017

Partnership with Private Sector to strengthen supply chain of WASH commodities through WASH mart.

2018

Piloting of Sanitation Safety Planning

2020

Enforcement of Faecal Sludge Management By- Laws 2076 in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur with the technical support of ENPHO.

2021

ENPHO Laboratory’s QMS is ISO 9001:2015 certified internationally by IQCS UK Ltd.

2022

Expanded community-centered WASH programming and local government engagement.

2023

Strengthened laboratory services and technical assistance for safer water systems.

2024

Advanced digital learning, sanitation planning, and implementation support.

2025

Scaled training, partnerships, and integrated public health initiatives.

2026

Focused on innovation, climate-aware services, and resilient eco-society models.