On 7 September 2022, ENPHO with the support of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and in coordination with Mahalaxmi Municipality organized a one-day training on standard septic tank for the masons of Mahalaxmi Municipality. This training aims to brief the existing practices related to septic tanks in the municipality and enhance the knowledge and skills of participants on standard septic tank.

Mr. Rajendra Shrestha, Program Director of ENPHO facilitated the training session. During the training, Mr. Shrestha introduced about the standard septic tank and important aspect while constructing a standard septic tank. To clarify more on standard septic tank, a practical demonstration of real size module of standard septic tank was also done. The training was actively attended by 20 masons (1 female and 19 male) of Mahalaxmi Municipality.

Ms. Santa Kumari Chaudhary, “I am responsible in running my house and educating my children, so, I have been working as a mason. As a woman, I was not trusted enough in construction field, and it was very difficult to work in initial days. However, with skills and interest I am into this field. As I was able to participate in the mason training in construction of standard septic tank, I urge other women also to enhance the skills by participating in skilled based trainings and empowered in every aspect,” remarked Ms. Santa Kumari Chaudhary.