"You will never solve poverty without solving water and sanitation" Matt Damon
rural framework
Prospecting:
Open up local networks and contact potential partners
Get introduction to village in the region
First visit: Listening to needs of stakeholders & scoping study
Second visit: Introduction, awareness raising & explaining benefits
Write down people expressing interest, that might become early adopters
Third visit: Training day & further awareness raising
Construction & financing:
Order list from people that expressed interest + 10%-20% deposit on cost of toilet by beneficiaries
Order with local contractors for setup of pre-build toilets (setup of the toilets may or may not involve beneficiaries as this can lead to lower project costs and may create a sense of ownership in the community and a stake in their development)
Financing, reporting & accountability
Inclusion & Empowerment:
Identify champions & supporters of the idea amongst beneficiaries
train the trainer - graduates from training become ambassadors and can work directly with NWS in helping to facilitate solutions for neighboring villages
Controlling & sustainability reports:
Follow Up visits to villages & communities for qualitative and quantitative results analysis
Financing rural toilets:
10%-20% of cost per toilet are covered by the beneficiaries as a deposit
Cooperation with micro lending institutions for set up of cooperation
