Toilets in Tanzania
A$1,835
of $1,500 targetyrs ago
Successful on 26th Sep 2014 at 2:10AM.
Did you know that globally, 2.5 billion people do not use a safe, clean toilet? That's 37% of the world's population!
Lack of adequate sanitation leads to disease and a whole range of health and social issues.
With your help, we want to change this stat - one loo at a time!
Our second Maasai toilet is located in Northern Tanzania, about 1 hour from Arusha.
About the family:
Lucumay Olotovua Laizer is 42 years old, has two wives. First wife Naini, they have five children together; Rose (f), Naropili (f), Loning'o (m), Esther (f) and Baba (m). His second wife is Mary and they have two children; Menyendoye (m) and Isaiah (m). Their home is called a 'boma' which is a cluster of huts. This boma was established by Lucumay's grandmother, and passed down to his extended family. Currently his mother, Koko, is the oldest member living at the boma in her own hut. She lives with three of her grandchildren. One of Lucumay's brothers also has two wives who live at the boma. All the land apart from the boma is rented from the government to grow food. The family have around 20 cows, of which only about six belong to Lucumay. Lucumay also has two donkeys for carting water, and many goats that provide meat on special occasions.
About the toilet:
The nearest toilet is 5km walk....but Maasai traditionally just go anywhere, even inside their huts or in the open. To improve their level of hygiene and prevent sickness we would like a separate toilet built for both males and females, and a wash room in between so they no longer have to bathe inside basins on muddy floors. Segregation of the sexes is important to the Maasai tradition, so we respect that. This toilet is stage one in establishing a community centre in the area, where education on health, hygiene, language, computers, sustainable energy and food security can be shared.
The toilet will be a basic pit toilet built from cement and bricks. There will be ventilation from the pit through a pipe to minimise odor and insects.
Here are some photos of the family, taken by the talented Rachel McLaren from Melbourne when she visited the family.
You can be part of this exciting and practical project in Tanzania.
Oh, and be sure to check out the video filmed at the opening of the first toilet we built for a family nearby (about 2 hours from this location).
Lack of adequate sanitation leads to disease and a whole range of health and social issues.
With your help, we want to change this stat - one loo at a time!
Our second Maasai toilet is located in Northern Tanzania, about 1 hour from Arusha.
About the family:
Lucumay Olotovua Laizer is 42 years old, has two wives. First wife Naini, they have five children together; Rose (f), Naropili (f), Loning'o (m), Esther (f) and Baba (m). His second wife is Mary and they have two children; Menyendoye (m) and Isaiah (m). Their home is called a 'boma' which is a cluster of huts. This boma was established by Lucumay's grandmother, and passed down to his extended family. Currently his mother, Koko, is the oldest member living at the boma in her own hut. She lives with three of her grandchildren. One of Lucumay's brothers also has two wives who live at the boma. All the land apart from the boma is rented from the government to grow food. The family have around 20 cows, of which only about six belong to Lucumay. Lucumay also has two donkeys for carting water, and many goats that provide meat on special occasions.
About the toilet:
The nearest toilet is 5km walk....but Maasai traditionally just go anywhere, even inside their huts or in the open. To improve their level of hygiene and prevent sickness we would like a separate toilet built for both males and females, and a wash room in between so they no longer have to bathe inside basins on muddy floors. Segregation of the sexes is important to the Maasai tradition, so we respect that. This toilet is stage one in establishing a community centre in the area, where education on health, hygiene, language, computers, sustainable energy and food security can be shared.
The toilet will be a basic pit toilet built from cement and bricks. There will be ventilation from the pit through a pipe to minimise odor and insects.
Here are some photos of the family, taken by the talented Rachel McLaren from Melbourne when she visited the family.
You can be part of this exciting and practical project in Tanzania.
Oh, and be sure to check out the video filmed at the opening of the first toilet we built for a family nearby (about 2 hours from this location).
How The Funds Will Be Used
All funds raised will go directly to the project and pay for building materials like cement, iron sheets for the roof, pipe for ventilation, mesh wiring and railing for the foundation and timber for the frame and doors. We will also be providing employing local tradesmen to help with some aspects of the project like digging the pit (25ft deep!) and the cement flooring.
Shout out!
Every bit counts and we'd like to thank you for this great contribution by giving you a shout out on facebook.
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Est. delivery is Sep 14
Make your mark
By choosing this reward you will have your name written on the toilet in Tanzania so your contribution will live on! Take a trip in the future to see the toilet and the difference you've made.
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Est. delivery is Oct 14
You're awesome!
We'll send you regular updates on the progress of the toilet so you can see how it's tracking. Plus, you'll have your name written on the toilet once it's finished so your support will live on forever!
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Est. delivery is Oct 14
Wear your support!
As well as having your name written on the toilet so your support will be remembered for years to come, we'd like to send you a special Maasai blanket all the way from Tanzania. Use it as a throw rug, wrap, scarf or picnic blanket.
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Est. delivery is Nov 14