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What’s better than talking to children about poo and the London Great Stink on World Toilet Day? Sophie Trémolet and Goufrane Mansour presented in their children school to raise awareness among 7 and 8 years old (and their teachers) on the lack of sanitation that is affecting one third of humanity today.
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La Journée Mondiale des Toilettes
World Toilet Day
19 Novembre19th November
Toilets: an important issue for the United Nations community
1 billion people poop in the open
2 out of 3 live in Asia
1 out of 4 lives in Africa
2.5 billion people do not have “proper” toilets –this is more than one third of all humanity!
In practice, what does it mean?
In India, many children (and adults) poo on the street …
… or directly in rivers
In practice, what does it mean?In Africa, toilets (when they exist!) are
often VERY basic
Why is it a problem?
A problem easily solved!!
Why should we do something about it?
• To avoid diseases (diarrhea, cholera)
• To help children grow well… and learn well
• To clean up rivers and the environment
And us? How was it before?
In 1858, the Thames river got so stinky (with poo and other waste) that MPs finallydecided to do something about it… and to construct the sewer system!
So, what can we do?
In India, the prime minister, Mr Modi, decided that things had to change and to clean India!
Send the police?
Give awards to those who build toilets?
Education? “Take the Poo to the Loo!”
And why is it important to speak about it here? What can we do?
It’s your turn to tell us what you think!
