School Sanitation Program in Chikwawa District
Summary
The reduce incidences of diarrhea by improving sanitation practices and facilities in schools in two traditional authorities (TA) in the Chikwawa District of Malawi.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
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.
Activities
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.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $25
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $4,975
Total Funding Goal: $5,000
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This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
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.
Project Message
We used to spend a lot of time looking after sick relatives but now we will have more time to do development activities to benefit our area.
- John Penu Bangstone Mchenga, Zing'ando Village, Malawi
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Katie Scolari Borden
6666 W. Quincy Ave
Denver, CO 80235
United States
720-488-4598
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Water For People
6666 W. Quincy Ave
Denver,
CO
80235
United States
720-734-3490
http://www.waterforpeople.org
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Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Malawi
and can also be found under 
Health.
For more information about Malawi, read the Human Development Report on Malawi or the Wikipedia entry for Malawi.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on March 9, 2009
Latest Update from the Field
Update: School Sanitation Program in Chikwawa
By Monica LaBiche Brown - Assistant Director, Foundation Relations, July 15, 2009 02:09 PM
The key behavior changes targeted in the classes are hand washing, safe handling of water from source to point of use, and safe disposal of human waste. School sanitation committees made up of a teacher and 8-10 students have been formed. They have received training on proper maintenance of the system and enforce hygiene messages learned in class.
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