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About WAFEAN

Promoting safe drinking water solutions and filtration business standards in Nepal.

Our History & Purpose

Overview of Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal

Representing water filtration industries and entrepreneurial leadership in Nepal.

Water Filter Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (WAFEAN) is a non-governmental, non-profit making professional business association representing water filter industries, safe drinking water initiatives, and water entrepreneurs in Nepal. It acts as an umbrella body to foster clean water alternatives and industry standards.

Water Filter Entrepreneur’s Association Of Nepal (WAFEAN) is a non profit organization established on 2075 under company act 2006 Nepal, by different companies working on water industry to nourish the industry goals to improve water quality and to enhance quality of life for everyone through right water treatment technologies and services. It is governed by 13 executive members.

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Our Mission

Our Core Commitments

Driving high standards, innovation, and unity across the water industry in Nepal.

To increase the knowledge & the skill of the people working on water industry
To set the Quality standard for the water related products sold in Nepal
To provide a forum for collaboration and the interchange of ideas and knowledge among members
To organize the Exhibitions & Seminars relating water industry
To create business opportunities for the members
To work as a Bridge Between government bodies, NGOs, INGOs working on water and entrepreneurs
Biraj Acharya

Biraj Acharya

President
Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal

President's Message

To our valued members, partners, citizens of Nepal, and well-wishers,

Warm greetings from the Water Filter Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (WAFEAN).

Water is life. Yet, access to clean, safe, and potable water remains a profound challenge for millions of our fellow citizens across this beautiful nation. As entrepreneurs at the forefront of this critical sector, we do not just see a market opportunity; we see a national mission. WAFEAN was born from this shared vision: to harness innovation, entrepreneurship, and collective action to empower every Nepali household with the fundamental right to safe water.

Our association stands as a united platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service providers dedicated to water purification technologies. We are committed to a multi-faceted agenda:

1
Elevating Standards We advocate for and promote the highest standards of product quality, performance, and after-sales service. Trust is our currency, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the "WAFEAN member" seal becomes synonymous with reliability and consumer confidence.
2
Driving Innovation & Sustainability We foster a culture of innovation that adapts global technologies to Nepal's unique geographical and socio-economic context. We are equally committed to promoting environmentally sustainable solutions and responsible practices for filter waste management.
3
Building Capacity & Advocacy We empower our members through training, knowledge sharing, and networking to build robust businesses. Concurrently, we engage with government bodies and development partners to advocate for supportive policies, fair regulations, and initiatives that make water filters more accessible, especially in rural and underserved communities.
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Public Awareness A key pillar of our work is to continuously educate the public on the critical importance of water-borne disease prevention and the role of appropriate point-of-use water treatment solutions in safeguarding family health.

The journey ahead is both challenging and inspiring. From the urban centers to the remote villages, the need is vast. But so is our resolve. I am deeply encouraged by the passion and dedication of our member entrepreneurs who work tirelessly, often in difficult conditions, to deliver health and hope door-to-door.

I extend my sincere gratitude to our partners in government, NGOs, international agencies, and the media for their continued collaboration. To the people of Nepal, we pledge our unwavering commitment to serve you better.

I invite all stakeholders to join us in this essential endeavor.

Sincerely,
Biraj Acharya
President
Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal (WAFEAN)