KENYA: SATO COMMUNITY SANITATION PROJECT (02/12/2020)

UPDATE ON KEY MILESTONES ACHIEVED:

• Donated 2000 SATO toilets to improve sanitation in vulnerable communities by converting open pit latrines to closed pit latrines eliminates contaminated flies, odours and improves general hygiene.

• 564 toilets installed in various communities including 5 schools, 5 dispensaries and a police station.

• Over 4,654 people have improved sanitation because of the upgraded toilets.

• Partnered with SWAP Kisumu to install 100 toilets in Kanyago and Kangoya villages in Kisumu.

• Trained 145 artisans and Community Health Volunteers to install improved toilets.

• Launched #WashWednesday campaign to created awareness of the project and the importance of safe toilets

UPDATE ON PILLAR GOAL / STRATEGY:

• Converting open pit latrines to closed pit latrines to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

• Communicable diseases put communities who have limited access to healthcare at risk especially during a pandemic.

TARGET ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS:

• Install remaining 1297 donated toilets.

• Launch "Adopt a Toilet" social media campaign to increase awareness, identify toilets that require upgrades and attract funding partners.

ANY BLOCKERS OR AREAS CO-CHAIRS NEED HELP:

• Engage funding partners for funding installations to achieve 1.2 million upgraded toilets target.

• Onboard implementation partners who will identify and engage communities that are in need of improved toilets.

• Setting up and promoting donation campaigns to fund toilet installations. Each installation costs $20 to $22 dollars and protects an average of 8 people from contracting preventable but deadly diseases.

TO FIND OUT MORE, PLEASE VISIT https://silafrica.com/sato-toilets/ FOR MORE INFORMATION.