Build a Safe School Toilet for 500 pupils

Maintaining a clean school environment has become increasingly challenging at Mwanyagiri Primary School due to the poor condition and full capacity of its old pit latrine.

Every school day, pupils and teachers face the challenge of working within an environment where sanitation facilities are no longer adequate for the number of learners. The situation makes it difficult to maintain proper hygiene and places additional pressure on the school administration.

Poor sanitation can affect the cleanliness of school surroundings, increase unpleasant odours, and create conditions that may contribute to the spread of infections. Without a suitable facility, even the daily efforts of teachers and school leaders to promote hygiene cannot fully address the underlying problem.

The school urgently requires a new toilet designed to serve its more than 500 pupils safely. The project should also promote proper handwashing, responsible waste management, and regular cleaning.

A new facility would provide a stronger foundation for maintaining hygiene and protecting the school community.

F SSIBU Mission Foundation appeals to donors and development partners to help make this improvement possible. By investing in school sanitation, we can support children’s health, protect their dignity, and contribute to a cleaner learning environment for years to come.

For approximately 40 years, Mwanyagiri Primary School has depended on an old pit latrine that has now reached full capacity. The facility is no longer adequate for the school’s sanitation needs, leaving more than 500 pupils facing an increasingly difficult situation.

The consequences extend beyond the toilet itself. Children face limited access to safe sanitation, concerns about hygiene and disease, a lack of privacy, and the possibility of having to use nearby bushes. These conditions create particular difficulties for girls, younger learners, and children with disabilities.

The school community is also concerned about sickness, poor hygiene, and the potential disruption of learning. Although individual illnesses and absenteeism require proper documentation, the need for improved sanitation is urgent.

Our goal is to construct a safe, durable, and hygienic toilet facility that can serve the school’s learners and staff. The project will also promote better hygiene practices, including handwashing with soap and maintaining clean surroundings.

However, this important work requires financial support. The school and community cannot overcome this infrastructure challenge alone.

We invite donors, organisations, businesses, and friends of education to partner with F SSIBU Mission Foundation in rebuilding Mwanyagiri Primary School’s toilet.

Your contribution can help protect children’s dignity, improve sanitation, and create a healthier environment for learning.

Let us work together to give every child a safer place to learn, grow, and thrive.