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Tearfund through local partners; is working in remote communities like Umerkot and Tharparkar, where people are not used to change and have used the ‘open air’ for waste disposal for decades. This is not achieved by the simple act of building facilities. The most important aspect of any sanitation intervention, is to make people aware of the dangers of leaving faecal matter lying about and of the values of sanitation and hygiene in promoting healthy living, dignity and cleanliness.
“I had no courage to challenge the normal practice but thankfully, people are becoming aware now. With Tearfund’s help and training; I constructed a pit latrine at my house and saved money for concrete structure to make it more durable. This latrine has not only added comfort to our lives but also provided safety and privacy for women. I am delighted that I took this step, for the betterment of my family
–Mitha Raam
As a husband and father; Mitha Ram always wanted to do something for his daughters and wife; who used to go before sunrise and after sunset to defecate. In the dark, women go in groups to ensure each other’s safety. Mitha Ram, is one the several beneficiaries who have learnt to construct latrine.
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