Update of the SolarMUS III project in Surkhet

The Unica Foundation along with Renewable World, a British NGO, started the solar multiple uses system (SolarMUS III) project in Surkhet district in April 2018. The project covers eight clusters. Out of eight, four were served by Renewable World in Solar MUS II, which are now included in the third phase…

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Project update: Training on Plumber Trade

Vocational training at plumbing trade started in February 2019 for a six-month course from the Pankchakanya training Institute (PTI) in Pokhara. 20 trainees, selected from economically disadvantaged groups, are now being trained. The objective of the training is to develop plumbing skills that help…

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Upcoming edition Welloop on Thursday 12 September

The Unica Foundation has set the date for the upcoming edition of the Welloop. The annual relay race on the business park in Hoevelaken where Unica is located, will be organized after the summer on Thursday 12 September. It is the sixth time that the relay race will be organized. During the event…

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Inteco silver partner of the Unica Foundation

Climate specialist Inteco has committed itself as a silver partner to the Unica Foundation for three years. During the Welloop, the annual relay race of the Unica Foundation, the company expressed the intention to support the foundation for the next three years. The silver partnership was signed…

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Pico hydro for Arnakot pump system

Unica Foundation, along with the Nepal Red cross Society (NRCS) Kaski, had started a drinking water- and sanitation project in Arnakot and Upper-Bengri in Baglung district since March 2011 to March 2013. The water supply system, including toilets, were constructed during the project. A total of 19 km…

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AFPRO Filters becomes golden partner to the Unica Foundation

AFPRO Filters has committed itself to the partner program of the Unica Foundation at the start of this year. The classic Dutch company which was founded in Alkmaar, is now active worldwide and has acquired a leading role in the international air filtration market. AFPRO Filters has devoted itself as a golden…

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Update of the income-generating activities in Kalika

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) project in the Kalika community of the Kaski district is one of the largest projects of the Unica foundation that includes both instructional and constructional components. The instructional activities were executed through a series of trainings, workshops…

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Soft launch of Hamsapur pump system completed

The soft opening of the Hamsapur pump system has been conducted on the 31st of December 2018. It was made evident that the pump system worked well. Mr. Nabaraj Ojha, chairman of Rupa Rural Municipality along with many villagers joined the testing of the pump system. Moreover, representatives…

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Two projects sanctioned

Unica Foundation sanctioned two new projects at Kaski district in January 2019. Firstly, a vocational training on the ‘Plumbing’ at Panchakanaya Training Institute, Pokhara on the 1st of January. Secondly, the Ramkot Solar Lifting Water Supply and Sanitation Project, carried out by Nepal Red Cross Society…

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