21,000
Brochures Distributed
17
Volunteers Trained
27,000
People Directly Engaged through Community Outreach
5,689
Safa Nepal App Downloads
Promotion of Safa Nepal in Birgunj
Funding/Support Organization
- The Asia Foundation
Project Start Date
3 July 2024 to 22 November 2024
Objective
To enhance the use of the Safa Nepal app for improved waste management.
Key Activities/ Interventions
- Developed and distributed IEC materials for Safa Nepal system promotion
- Selected, trained, and mobilized volunteers for community outreach
- Conducted door-to-door awareness campaigns and community engagement activities
- Promoted the Safa Nepal app through social media platforms
- Organized promotional stalls during major festivals (Krishna Janmashtami, Dashain, Tihar)
- Facilitated public engagement across schools, colleges, and institutions
Geographical Location
Birgunj Metropolitan City
Key Outcome/ Achievements
- Trained 17 volunteers to support project implementation and outreach
- Distributed 21,000 brochures to raise awareness on waste management
- Achieved 5,689 app downloads of the Safa Nepal app
- Directly engaged 27,000 people through community outreach activities
- Generated 1.1 million impressions through social media, radio jingles, and local events
- Registered 1,975 complaints, with 1,974 successfully resolved
- Significantly enhanced waste management efficiency through the Safa Nepal app
Project Description
The project aimed to strengthen urban waste management by promoting the use of the Safa Nepal app as a tool for citizen engagement and digital service delivery. Through strategic awareness campaigns, community outreach, and multi-channel communication efforts, the initiative encouraged public participation in reporting waste-related issues. By bridging the gap between communities and local authorities, the project contributed to more responsive, transparent, and efficient waste management practices.