Celebrating World Clean Up Day with Our 9th River Clean Up Event

To mark World Clean Up Day, we successfully organized our 9th River Clean Up event today near Balkumari Bridge, where we collected over 3,300 kg of waste, including glass, plastics, textiles, and more. This milestone was achieved through the dedication and hard work of 125 incredible participants, including volunteers, community members, Nepal Police, and informal waste workers (IWWs). Their commitment helped make this event a success, showing that together, we can make a real impact.

This event was more than just a clean-up effort—it was a powerful demonstration of the impact that community action can have in creating positive change for our environment. By working together, we are taking meaningful steps towards cleaner rivers and a healthier planet. Let’s continue to join hands for #PlasticFreeRivers and a sustainable future.

The RIVER+ project, under which this event was conducted, is funded by the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia Project. It is implemented by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme with support from the World Bank and UNOPS. The project is led by Biocomp Nepal in partnership with People in Need Nepal and CLEAN UP NEPAL. Together, we are working towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for our rivers and communities.