The problem the rural communities are facing in Togo is acute shortage of toilets and a serious problem of water and sanitation and the issue of open defecation. The aim of our intervention is to build 10 community toilets in 5 villages of the Township of Attitogon, not only to improve the sanitary situation and help resolving the issue of open defecation but also to strengthen the health aspects of these communities and, also to raise their pride and prestige.
According to UNICEF and WHO estimations, about 1/7th of world population still openly defecates in the absence of any toilet/latrine, of which 60% live in Togo. Global impact of poor sanitation on human health and infant/ child death is profound. Estimated 10 million children under 5 die globally every year, out of which 1million are in Togo. 60% of the Togolese population does not have toilets. This makes Togo the number one country in the world where open defecation is practiced.
Accelerating the process of global sanitation coverage in rural areas; Enhancing the health status of children, women, invalid and aged from the communities in the Township of Attitogon through sanitation measures; Eliminating open defecation, in order to minimize the contamination of drinking water sources and food, and the risk of rape or violence suffered particularly by women and children, at the same time protecting the privacy of those in need to relieve themselves;
. Over 10.000 people especially the children, women, invalid and the aged will have access to toilets and gain awareness on Sanitation, hygiene and sanitation and enjoy also privacy Over 10.000 people (young women, adolescent girls and women) will gain knowledge in usage and maintenance of toilets through the Capacity Building exercises. The communities of the Township of Attitogon will be able to maintain personal hygiene and live in clean and healthy neighborhoods.
