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New Girls' Latrin in our school for comfort and hygiene

The Impact of a New Girls' Latrine on a our Primary School


In our rural Ugandan school we have recently taken a vital step toward improving health, safety, and dignity for its female students by constructing a new pit latrine specifically for girls from Primary 3 to Primary 7. This facility, dedicated to providing privacy and sanitation, represents more than just a structural addition to the school—it addresses critical issues of health, equality, and educational access.


Health Benefits of a Safe Sanitation Facility


With the construction of a pit latrine specifically for them, girls in this school now have a dedicated, safe, and private space to use the bathroom with dignity. This improvement not only supports their health but also promotes their right to equal educational access, eliminating one of the critical barriers that affect attendance and confidence.


Access to a clean and well-maintained toilet facility helps reduce the spread of diseases, supporting a healthier learning environment for all.


Moreover, clean toilet facilities also help break the cycle of shame and stigma that can accompany a lack of sanitation, allowing girls to feel empowered and supported at school.



Big thanks to our donors


Through collaboration with our international this project has become a beacon of progress, inspiring hope for further initiatives to improve the school’s infrastructure.


This project illustrates the power of small yet impactful improvements, ones that address everyday challenges but carry lasting benefits for students, teachers, and the broader community. By supporting girls’ health and academic success, the new pit latrine underscores the school’s commitment to fostering a learning environment where every student can thrive.


Brief cost break-down.

1

Digging 60 feet

60

UGX25,000

UGX1,500,000

2

Cement

20

UGX35,000

UGX700,000

3

Sand

3

UGX120,000

UGX360,000

4

Bricks

2500

UGX300

UGX750,000

5

Concrete stones

1

UGX150,000

UGX150,000

6

Timber

10

UGX12,000

UGX120,000

7

Iron bars

3

UGX50,000

UGX150,000

8

Wire mesh

1

UGX100,000

UGX100,000

9

Nails

5

UGX6,000

UGX30,000

11

Labour

1

UGX500,000

UGX500,000

12

Paint

1

UGX100,000

UGX100,000


Sub total



UGX4,460,000


Conclusion

The construction of a girls-only latrine is more than a structural upgrade; it represents a critical step toward equality, health, and dignity for the young women in this Ugandan school. With a dedicated space to meet their basic needs, girls from Primary 3 to Primary 7 can attend school with confidence, focusing on their studies rather than facing the stress of inadequate sanitation.


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