Toilets

Proper sanitation facilities (for example, toilets and latrines) promote health because they allow people to dispose of their waste appropriately. Throughout the developing world, many people do not have access to suitable sanitation facilities, resulting in improper waste disposal.

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Clean, safe toilets have the potential to transform sanitation and health for millions of people. We support government efforts to build more toilets in India. However, we’ve seen that just because people have a toilet, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will use it. The toilets may not function, and they may not be maintained or hygienic. That’s why our main focus is on encouraging people to use toilets where they are available and to keep them clean to prevent disease, particularly in schools.