The project involves creating plans for new household toilet facilities with innovative designs that are more suitable, hygienic, and user-friendly, identifying suitable locations, sourcing materials and labor, and overseeing construction. The problem this project will address is the lack of access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities which has led to the practice of open defecation in the community with detrimental effects such as contamination of water sources and spread of diseases. The results would be household ventilated pit latrines to improve sanitation by eliminating flies and smell, through air circulation, and also promote good hygiene practices in the community. It will also involve working with local leaders, health workers, and educators to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation and encourage people to use and maintain the toilets properly.
CorpsAfrica addresses two of Africa’s most difficult challenges: engaging youth and helping rural communities overcome extreme poverty. We recruit and train motivated volunteers to live and work in rural, under-resourced areas in their own countries. They collaborate with the community to design and implement small-scale projects that address their top priorities and, by doing so, gain the skills and experience that lay the foundation for personal and professional success.
CorpsAfrica trusts youth and communities to help each other.
