KATHMANDU, MARCH 20 Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched 'Samman Ghar', a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers. The facility has been established within Khaalisisi's WOW Center (Well-Being Out of Waste) in Kathmandu, a recycling and community innovation hub supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal. The centre focuses on strengthening recycling systems while improving the livelihoods of waste workers. According to the organisers, Samman Ghar aims to recognise the often overlooked contribution of women waste workers, who play a crucial role in Nepal's recycling ecosystem while facing challenges in balancing work and childcare. The newly launched space provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn while their mothers work, helping ease the burden on waste worker families. Speaking at the inauguration, Khaalisisi CEO Amun Thapa said the initiative was a step towards acknowledging the role of waste workers and ensuring dignity in their workplace. 'Waste workers are the backbone of Nepal's recycling system, yet their contributions often go unseen. Samman Ghar is a small but meaningful step to recognise their role and support their families,' he said. Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, which has been working with various partners to improve recycling systems across the country, supported the development of the WOW Center and continues to collaborate on community-focused initiatives. Sneha Shrestha, Community and Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, said the initiative reflects the company's commitment to improving both environmental outcomes and community wellbeing. She noted that strengthening recycling systems requires not only infrastructure but also investment in the people who sustain them. Khaalisisi said it plans to expand the Samman Ghar concept in the future, with potential initiatives including health support, educational opportunities for children, and community programmes aimed at improving the overall wellbeing of waste worker families. The organisers said the initiative highlights the role of partnerships between social enterprises and the private sector in building a recycling system that is both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.