While Nepal has abundant water resources, communities at higher elevations lack access for drinking, farming, and irrigation due to the difference in elevation between the rivers and residential areas. Hydraulic ram pump (hydram) technology provides a low-carbon solution by using the power of flowing water to automatically lift a small amount of water to a greater height where it is needed. Two hydram systems were successfully installed in Dhading district as pilots. They now provide drinking water in Sunaula Bazaar and water for sanitation and hygiene at a school in Mahadevsthan, benefiting local communities.