The household pour-flush latrine project, a community-driven initiative, aimed to improve sanitation and health in the community by constructing latrines for 16 households and the Technical Institute, benefiting 404 students. The project utilized the Innovator’s Compass framework to prioritize needs, adopting Community-Led Development (CLD) approaches and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) tools. With 10% cash and 15% in-kind contributions from community members, resources were directed towards materials, labor, and volunteer work, promoting local ownership.
Through active involvement, the community strengthened its commitment to sustainable sanitation practices. Educational sessions on hygiene and maintenance further supported the project’s longevity and impact on health standards. This initiative highlighted community resourcefulness, stakeholder collaboration, and the importance of trust-building, enhancing collective responsibility and ensuring the project’s success and sustainability.
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.
