Gbabshei Community Tackles Open Defecation with 20 Biodigester Latrines.
In a transformative step towards better sanitation, the community of Gbabshei in the Tamale South Constituency of the Northern Region has constructed 20 biodigester household latrines, drastically reducing open defecation.This initiative, spearheaded by Nimatu Abdul-Rahman, a volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Ghana, was launched as part of World Toilet Day activities. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming to improve access to clean water and sanitation.For years, Gbabshei struggled with poor sanitation, facing health risks such as chronic diarrhoea, cholera outbreaks, and even snake bites. The lack of proper facilities also caused social discomfort, with residents often sharing makeshift defecation spaces.To address these issues, the community prioritized the construction of household latrines. With a budget of GH¢50,850, the project was funded through community contributions totaling GH¢22,000 (cash and in-kind) and external support of GH¢28,000 from CorpsAfrica/Ghana.Over four months, community members worked together […]
