By Lisa McAuliffe | Board Member
Last month the Idjwi Island Education Fund completed construction of four new hygienic composting latrines at the Buhumba Primary School. These latrines will help to reduce the occurrence of some communicable diseases and will also generate safe high-quality fertilizer for use in the area. The children and teachers are learning the important process of spreading a biodegradable material after use. Once the composting bin is full, it is locked for six months as its contents transform into fertilizer. A second bin is available for use during that time.
These latrines are the latest component of our health and hygiene program at the school. This program is only possible through the support of our generous donors. Please plan to support us on GivingTuesday, November 28, when donations will be matched through GlobalGiving!
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