On 25 June 2025, a distinguished delegation led by Ms. Lajana Manandhar, Chief Executive Officer of Lumanti Nepal and Regional Coordinator of FANSA, visited various WASH initiatives implemented by Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK) in Dhaka.

The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Dibalok Singha, Executive Director of DSK, along with Md. Hamidul Islam, Deputy Executive Director; Md. Abdul Hakim, Director (WASH); Ms. Sanjida Jahan Ashrafi, Advocacy Focal; M. Rezaul Karim, Technical Officer (Monitoring and Quality Control); and Nayan-ul-Din, Project Officer.

During the visit, the delegation observed key interventions under the following five projects: Urban Public Sanitation Project—Mirpur-12, WASH4UrbanPoor—Dhaka, Water Operators Partnership (WOP3), WASH4UP – Lalasorai Tekpara Slum, Social Awareness Program to Strengthen Access to Water and Sanitation for Women and Vulnerable Groups in Selected LICs.

The purpose of the visit was to learn more about DSK’s ongoing efforts to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services for low-income communities in urban areas.

Notable interventions include the construction of disability-friendly chamber latrines, installation of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facilities and sanitary pad vending machines, as well as the implementation of regular hygiene awareness sessions and school-based campaigns. Additionally, solid waste management systems have been established in public sanitation facilities and two low-income communities.

The visit reflects international recognition of DSK’s impactful and inclusive WASH initiatives and its continued commitment to improving public health outcomes for underserved populations.