Construction of 22 latrines in San Esteban, DarÃo, Nicaragua
Narrative
This was the second phase of latrine construction. Blue Planet helped to build 3 wells and 22 latrines in this community in 2005.
Sustainability
Creating and measuring long-term impact
Gravity flow water project beneficiaries pay monthly stipend in anticipation of system repairs. Well project beneficiaries pay for repairs as needed by community colection.
Other Issues
Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution
After project construction, water project communities are invited to participate in reforestation. Those who want to do so will develop seedling nurseries, transplant in the rainy season, and maintain the plantations under barbed wire fence and "no burn" protection for three years minimum. Reforestation project includes construction of fuel-saving, smoke-free stoves in the homes of reforestation participants (and eventually others). Community health educators will visit all projects after construction to teach hygience (handwashing e.g.) and encourage ongoing maintenance and repair of all projects, strengthen local committees, etc.
Impact
People Getting Sanitation: 98
23 families
People Getting Other Benefits: 98
23 families will receive health and hygiene education, training in long term maintenance of projects, opportunity to take part in reforestation of microwatersheds
