Sanitation

Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery - Deepak Chopra

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Why A Toilet Alone Won't Do The Job: The 'Software' Of Sanitation Innovation

Since 2008, the “International Year of Sanitation,” the topic of toilets has more frequently appeared in media all over the world. Despite many efforts, today there are still 2.5 billion people worldwide without access to improved sanitation. Why? Because a toilet alone won’t do the job.

Inadequate sanitation can lead to the spreading of diseases and severe health issues; the most devastating example is the 4,000 people who die from diarrhea every day, making this the second deadliest disease in the world. Recent rape incidents in India have highlighted once again the safety issues and vulnerability of girls and women when not being able to access a toilet facility. Improving sanitation…

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  Why A Toilet Alone Won't Do The Job: The 'Software' Of Sanitation Innovation

Since 2008, the “International Year of Sanitation,” the topic of toilets has more frequently appeared in media all over the world. Despite many efforts, today there are still 2.5 billion people worldwide without access to improved sanitation. Why? Because a toilet alone won’t do the job.

WaterAid

We work with local partners and communities to improve access to sustainable water and sanitation services and to promote good hygiene. We campaign to bring about a world where these essentials are normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030.

India Water Portal

India Water Portal is a website that shares knowledge and builds communities around water and related issues in India. Managed by Arghyam, the Portal has become a valuable archive of resources, working papers, reports, data, articles, news, events, opportunities and discussions on water.

Loowatt

We create physical, emotional and environmental wellbeing through waterless sanitation. Wherever there is a need for non-sewered toilets, people deserve a clean, safe, and desirable experience. Chemical toilets, bucket toilets, and pit latrines are make do answers that just won’t do. Loowatt provides waterless flush toilets for homes and pop-up locations everywhere.

Re.Source

WE ARE a start-up team based out of Stanford University, funded by a Grand Challenges Explorations Phase 1 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We strive to deliver hygienic and aspirational sanitation service to some of the poorest urban households on the planet.

Sanergy

Sanergy builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation affordable and accessible throughout Africa's informal settlements.

SOIL

Since 2006, SOIL has been transforming wastes into resources in Haiti. Through the use of ecological sanitation, SOIL is working to create a revolutionary social business model for providing access to safe, dignified sanitation that produces rich, organic compost as a natural resource for Haiti’s badly-depleted soils, while also creating economic opportunities in some of the world’s most under-resourced communities.

The Water Trust

Infrastructure is not enough. Community empowerment is critical to transforming the norms and habits that keep people healthy and ensure the long-term sustainability of wells and other infrastructure.

X-runner

X-runner’s mission is to bring reliable and responsible sanitation to urban households that do not have a toilet. We improve their daily lives and create a cleaner, healthier environment for the entire family.

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