Build a Safe School Toilet for 500 pupils

The possibility of a sanitation-related disease outbreak is one of our major concerns at Mwanyagiri Primary School.

The existing pit latrine has served the school for approximately 40 years and is now full and deteriorating. More than 500 pupils depend on this facility every school day.

Poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene practices can increase the risk of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea and typhoid.

We are concerned that continued exposure to unsafe sanitation conditions could create serious health challenges for pupils, teachers and other people using the school premises.

We do not want to wait for a serious outbreak before taking action.

Constructing a new toilet will provide an important foundation for improving sanitation and protecting children from preventable health risks.

The project will also include handwashing facilities, soap and essential cleaning materials to encourage proper hygiene.

We recognise that construction alone is not enough. Regular cleaning, responsible use and proper maintenance will be necessary to keep the facility safe.

F SSIBU Mission Foundation – Uganda appeals to donors and development partners to help us address this urgent challenge.

Your contribution can help protect hundreds of children and create a healthier school environment.

Community volunteers play an important role in supporting children’s development. At Mwanyagiri Primary School, volunteers and community supporters participate in activities that involve counselling, mentoring, encouraging and empowering children to overcome different challenges.

These activities may include guidance sessions, child protection awareness, educational encouragement and discussions that help children develop confidence and positive life skills.

However, when volunteers visit the school, they also require access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities.

The current toilet situation creates difficulties for everyone who spends time at the school. Volunteers may be required to interrupt their activities or seek alternative facilities outside the school premises.

This can make their work more difficult and reduce the comfort of participating in long counselling and empowerment sessions.

Constructing a new toilet will therefore support not only pupils and teachers but also the dedicated volunteers who contribute their time to improving children’s lives.

A functional sanitation facility will make the school a more welcoming environment for community programmes, mentorship activities and child protection interventions.

At F SSIBU Mission Foundation – Uganda, we recognise that protecting children requires the involvement of responsible adults, educators and community volunteers.

We want to ensure that everyone participating in these activities can work in a safe and supportive environment.

Your support will help create a facility that strengthens the entire child-support system at Mwanyagiri Primary School.