Household Pour-Flush Latrines in Nwodua

Country:

Site: Nwodua

Project
Timeline

May 2024

- July 2024

Primary sector

project cost

GH₵ 51,270

($3,329)

People impacted

404 Directly

UN Sustainable Development goals

Project Overview

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.

Project Highlights

  • Constructed pour-flush latrines for 16 households and the Technical Institute, impacting 404 students and significantly improving community sanitation.

  • Leveraged the Innovator's Compass, Community-Led Development (CLD) approaches, and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) tools to prioritize and address community needs effectively.

  • Achieved community buy-in with 10% cash and 15% in-kind contributions, fostering ownership through local investment in materials, labor, and volunteer support.

  • Enhanced long-term health standards through hygiene education and maintenance training, reinforcing sustainable sanitation practices and community resilience.

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