Transforming Rural Livelihoods One Tap & Toilet at a Time

Published on December 17, 2012 16:15 by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Social

Project MANTRA (Movement and Action Network for Transformationof Rural Lives) aims to improve the quality of life of rural communities by adopting an innovative and inclusive approach developed on the basis of Joe Madiath's nearly 30 years experience in rural development with Gram Vikas. Total village buy-in is required in advance, with a collective community role in planning, implementing and monitoring the water and sanitation program enabling blanket coverage. The outcome is a quality toilet and washroom for each family along with piped running water round the clock. The involvement of the community right from the start ensures ownership, as well as both a financial and physical contribution to the outcome. Families contribute 60 percent towards the cost of sanitation and washroom blocks in the form of local materials for construction, with external support meeting the remainder.

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