Performance Report for FY 2009/10 - UWASNET

4.5.2 Improving the pupil-stance ratio at schools.
Performance Report for FY 2009/10
In schools, 799 latrine stances constructed: 395 stances for boys, 352 stances for girls.
The fossa alterna latrine technology is being introduced in schools. It is too still early to say
how successful the technology uptake has been. However reports from participating schools
indicate that the students appreciate the fossa alterna toilets and use them. (see Case Study
4.4)
Case Study 4.4:
Piloting the Fossa alterna latrine technology in schools. Source FORUD
Background
Fossa alterna is one of the technologies that recycle human excreta. The technology
was piloted in Kamayenje primary school to a see if it could be a success and to also
learn if pupils can adopt using the fossa alterna with all the practices that go with
using the fossa alterna like adding ash, dust and dry leaves. After the demonstration
was constructed it was given to boys of P.5 and P.6 since it was only one stance.
Basing on the findings and lessons learnt from the demonstration. A lot of adjustments
had to be made since it was a test of technology and there were a lot of suggestions
on how to make it better. With lessons learnt from the demonstration, a four-stance
Fossa Alterna latrine was constructed.
After completion of the structure the administration and pupils had an assembly
and agreed that only boys should use the new latrine facility while the teachers use
the demonstration latrine. The pupils picked interest in the fossa alterna latrine and
named it “izu” meaning ash latrine. This constantly reminds them that they should
pour ash into the toilet after using it. The ash is got from homes and the school
kitchen. Pupils requested that latrines be locked so that the surrounding communities
don’t use the latrine since they are not trained to us it.
FORUD has continued to sensitize the SMC, SHC, and PTA on the benefits of the
fossa alterna technology. An active
School Health and Environmental
Club and Child to Child Clubs have
been formed. These do the day to
day monitoring on the use of the
fossa alterna, and sensitising the
whole school community on hygiene
and sanitation. Existing talking
compounds remind the pupils on
issues of WASH in the school, at
home and in the community. FORUD
anticipates that with lessons learnt,
fossa alterna will be scaled up in
community and other schools.
Fossa Alterna under construction: Kamayenje PS
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