Hygienic Sanitation Programme

The sanitation program ensures a build up health conscious individuals and enhanced positive attitude towards healthy behaviour. It is reported that 88% of upset stomach disease is attributed to unsafe water supply, inadequate sanitation and hygiene.

Since late February 2007, we have been installing free toilets which will last an average etended family of 25 for a period of 5 years. Prior to this, the villagers had no proper toilets, and it was difficult for people to use the toilet at night, especially for women, as it meant they had to walk outside in darkness.

We consult the beneficiaries and get them involved and they help with the manual labour and the toilets are installed. Each village family consists of about 25 people, children, parents, grandparents and spouses. These groups of 25 or so people live in clusters near each other. Ten toilets will serve an average of 250 people. These toilets are designed to last five years on average, after which they are sealed off because they become full as the waste fills up and can compact no more.

A big hole is dug about two or three metres deep which several men take turns digging. Large concrete rings are then placed inside to form a long concrete tube. The ground is secured. The final piece is placed on top. Doors and walls are added using renewable materials like bamboo and thatch, though some preferred using corrugated tin.

Feb 2007 Photos:

April 2007 photos:

June 2007 (8 Toilets Installed)