Project Report
| Jul 13, 2023
School & Community WASH Improvements
By Ciara Baumgartner | Fundraising Officer
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Rainwater Harvesting
We have made some significant progress in enhancing water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities. Through the implementation of eight innovative water harvesting technologies and collaborations with local Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Experts, several schools and communities have gained access to clean and safe water sources, hand/face washing facilities, and improved latrines. Providing a healthier and more hygienic environment for more than 4000 students, ensuring their well-being and promoting better overall education outcomes.
These technologies enable schools to harness and store rainwater efficiently, ensuring a sustainable supply of clean water. In addition, the establishment of hand/face washing facilities in these schools has played a vital role in promoting good hygiene practices among students. By providing accessible and convenient hand/face washing facilities, we contribute to reducing the spread of diseases and improving the overall health of the school community.
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Handwashing Station
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Oct 23, 2014
Thank you for all of your support!
By Diane Weatherup | Development Director
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Thank You!
Thanks to your generous donations, Orbis Ireland has been able to improve sanitation facilities by repairing and building latrines in rural areas of Southern Ethiopia. This has not only reduced the spread of trachoma in these areas, it has also helped to improve the attitudes of the local people towards sanitation. This is key to our success in eliminating trachoma in Ethiopia. These positive effects are well documented throughout the reports of this project and are a direct result of your generosity.
For administrative reasons this project will now be reported on in conjunction with our Global Giving project to Provide Training on Personal Hygiene. You can continue to support our work in Ethiopia by giving to this project directly, or by visiting our website www.orbisireland.ie.
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Jul 1, 2014
Local Orbis Worker Making a Difference in Konso
By Diane Weatherup | Development Director
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Tadesse Data
Orbis' work would not have the powerful impact on improving environmental hygiene without the team of dedicated staff who work within the project communities daily. Tadesse Data manages the Orbis project in Konso, a village located 90km from Arbaminch with a population of 257,000. He works in collaboration with the Konso health office to plan, implement and follow-up the construction of latrines until they are ready for use by the local communities Construction of communal latrines starting from site selection up to the completion of the construction can take 2 to 4 months, during which time Tadesse's commitment is fundamental to the success of the project.
The average number of households using the communal latrine is about 80 which is approximately 480 individuals. This improved sanitation has had long-term significant benefits for the community and the active involvement of communities is central for the project to have a lasting impact. The construction of such latrines demonstrates to the local communities that the use of such facilities could reduce the disease transmission and maintain a clean and healthy environment. Once communities understand the value and benefit of latrine use, they can then construct their own latrine from cheap local materials. Dedicated and experienced staff members like Tadesse encourage the local community to embrace the changes that these latrines bring. In this way your generous donation can reach it's maximum potential.
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