Worldwide, still lack access to safe drinking water.
Safe Toilet,
Save Children
Clean and Safe Toilets Transform the Future of African Children.
The Global Hygiene Crisis
2.2 billion people
3 billion people
Do not have access to handwashing facilities with soap.
Over 700 children
Under the age 5 die every day of diarrhea.
(ref.UNICEF)
How Poverty Impacts the Hygiene Crisis
More than half of the global population does not have access to safe sanitation.
(ref.UNICEF)
Safe Toilet,
Save Children
Unhygienic School Toilets
African girls face significant challenges due to unhygienic or non-existent restrooms. During their menstrual periods, they are often forced to go to the bushes, and some girls resort to using leaves or old rags as makeshift sanitary pads, further exposing them to serious health risks.
In Ethiopia, diarrhea causes 14% of child deaths, claiming over 25,000 lives annually
Unclean and unhygienic restrooms lead not only to health problems but they also hinder girls from attending school during their menstrual periods.
(ref.GFoundation KOICA research, 2023)
Monthly Absences lead to Dropping Out of School
Liya (alias), a student in Ethiopia, often misses school during her menstrual period due to the high cost of sanitary pad and lack of proper facilities to change them. This disrupts her education and makes her consider dropping out.
Lack of Facilities After Gym Class
Meles (alias), who loves gym class, often has to leave school early because there are no proper facilities to clean up after gym class. Without a proper restroom, he has to use other secluded spots to clean himself.
How We Solve the Problem
Building Restrooms to Connect Water in Communities and Schools
Connecting water systems in communities and schools. Renovating school restrooms to provide safe, clean, and private facilities, fostering a supportive environment for girls.
Sanitary Pad Distribution
Providing sanitary products to African girls in need, ensuring they can attend school comfortably and confidently.
Hygiene Education / Club Activities / Leadership Skills
Collaborating with local communities and schools to educate women and girls on how to manage their menstrual health. Additionally, we encourage children to create after-school clubs, encouraging them to develop leadership skills.
Our Reach to Ethiopia
As of 2024
<Oromia State, Ethiopia>
Our Goal for Ethiopia
We’ve already built clean washrooms in 10 schools across Ethiopia—including in regions like Sebata and Boru—and we’re not stopping. We will continue reaching more schools and aim to build 50 additional washrooms.
<Sebata region constructed school toilet>
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Give Clean Toilets to Children in Africa
Your donations help provide clean and hygienic restrooms for children, ensuring they can continue attending school in a hygienic environment. The funds are used not only in Ethiopia but also across Africa and other developing countries to provide clean restrooms for children.
