Blue School is an innovative and integrated concept developed by the International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance (IRHA) in 2005, with the aim of improving the health of children at school through access to drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene practices, and resource management.
The main outcomes of the program involve the construction of two rainwater harvesting systems, sanitation facilities (toilets and soak pits), hand washing facilities, a school garden, and a volleyball court.
Activities under Blue Schools Programme
Basically this programme endorse ecological based solution to deal with WASH and Environmental activities at community schools of Mid hills of Nepal
Rainwater harvesting system
Ensuring the water accessibility through rainwater harvesting using rooftop in community schools in mid hills of Nepal
Sanitation facilities
Sanitation facilities to students and staff of school with handwashing provision in school premises.
a Child A Tree
Mass plantation campagin in school where each child will plant a tree and ensure to take care of till his/her school hood.
Capacity enhancement
Different orientation and training are provided to students, teachers, staffs and parents on need basis.
Peace and Tolerance
Peace and Tolerance Training activities in community schools of Nepal aim to create a climate of respect, understanding, and non-violence among students, teachers, and the wider school community
Volley Ball
The Blue School Programme also emphasizes physical health through the inclusion of volleyball facilities. These volleyball courts encourage physical activity among students, promoting overall health, teamwork, and social interaction