The reduce incidences of diarrhea by improving sanitation practices and facilities in schools in two traditional authorities (TA) in the Chikwawa District of Malawi.
Latrine use by children is low because they fear the large drop hole and unreliable construction. Young children defecate openly leading to water contamination and diseases. To increase interest in sanitation the program will conduct an improved sanitation and beautification competition between the schools. Each student receives a voucher to take home.
Children receive a kid-size latrine “arbor-loo” so they can defecate safely and hygienically. Ash and dirt are added to feces after each use to eliminate odor, promote composting and encourage hand-washing. When full a tree is planted in the pit.
Addresses the issue of open defecation by toddlers while reducing incidences of diarrhea; promotes handwashing; provides much needed compost; and provides income through the sale of compost.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
