A modern toilet has been built and subsequently turned over to occupants of the Old Folks Home, persons with disabilities and residents of the Upper Buchanan Community in Grand Bassa County. The toilet has a hand pump and hand washing facility.
The Disable Friendly Latrine Project was implemented by the United Youth for Peace Education, Transparency and Development in Liberia (UYPETDL) with funding from WaterAid in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Programs marking this year’s celebration of World Toilet Day have taken place in Boegeezay Town, Beawor District, Rivercess County.
The celebration organized by the Liberia WASH Consortium was implemented by the Youth and Disable WASH Network in partnership with the United Youth and citizens of Rivercess county.
The British charity, WaterAid has been commanded for championing the issue of sustainable sanitation as part of efforts to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalized people in society.
WaterAid Liberia and Sierra Leone continues to prioritize access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene especially in hard-to-reach areas and for marginalized groups.
People living with disabilities or visually impaired are among marginalized groups benefiting from improved WASH access as championed by WaterAid and partners.
WaterAid Liberia and Sierra Leone has held a Meeting with Stakeholders to discuss the new Strategic Direction that will shape the path of the Transboundary Programme in the coming five years and how it aligns with WASH sector focus.
A Team of Directors from WaterAid UK and Senegal also visited Liberia from November 5-6, 2015 to support the Programme next 5-year Strategy Development and engaged with different Stakeholders as a means of strengthening Partnerships.
Members of the Delegation were Margaret Batty–Director of Policy and Campaigns, Marcus Missen–Director of Communications and Fundraising, Mariame Dem–Head of Region, WaterAid West Africa, and Apollos Nwafor–Regional Advocacy Manager–West Africa.
A Lawmaker of the 53rd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has made a passionate plea for the issue of hand washing to be prioritized across the Country.
Margibi County Representative, Emmanuel Nuquay wants all Liberians and foreign residents prioritize hand washing as it is one of the surest ways they can prevent the spread of common communicable germs and diseases.
Representative Nuquay described as important the crucial role of hand washing in the prevention of diseases.
