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WHY SANITATION?


Today, only 30% of people in developing regions of  Sub-Saharan Africa have access to proper sanitation facilities. An estimated 800 children die every day from diarrhea  spread through poor sanitation and hygiene. A place that is affected by poor sanitation is Naluja in Zambia.

According to this map released by WHO, Zambia is still insufficient in terms of sanitation and there is need to quadraple efforts in order to reach the MDG target. 

In a 2012 survey by ESP, it was found that each person practicing open defecation in Zambia spends almost 2.5 days a year finding a private location to defecate leading to large economic losses. This cost falls disproportionately on women as caregivers who may spend additional time accompanying young children or sick or elderly relatives. This cost is likely to be an underestimation as those without toilets, particularly women, will be obliged to find a private location for urination as well. 
Most of the time, these people cannot find a water source nearby which results in germs and diseases being transferred through contact. 

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A HOPE FOR CHANGE


ECONOMY

Since so many precious work hours are spent in looking for
a private area and water supply, an improved sanitation system will 
allow more work time and more income for the family

     EDUCATION

  An improvement in sanitation
  means that less children fall ill
​and less time spent outside school


SANITATION

WATER AND HEALTH

Since water and sanitation are     
interlinked, improving both will   
        lead to maximum success                                                                                                           

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Women are given the responsibility for the health of the elders in the family
and also finding sanitary areas for  their children. This is a huge burden along
with their own care during pregnancy. The new system will reduce this
burden and allow  them to pursue other activities.

OUR APPROACH TO SANITATION


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Sanitation Project
    By promoting healthy hygiene and sanitation practices, EWB-BU hopes to prevent the recontamination of potable water and decrease risk of disease related to fecal bacteria. From an engineering standpoint, this will be accomplished through more efficient latrine design, tippy-tap hand washing stations, and educational workshops.


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and an officially recognized student group under the Boston University Student Activities Office. 
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    • Mobile Health
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