Vanden identified timing the behaviour change perfectly as one of the most important lessons learned.''“When we started building the sanitary facilities we realised that the girls were very open and interested in the new technology. They were curious themselves and did not need motivation from external factors. We used this moment to educate them about sanitation, health and hygiene behaviour.”'' Parents, through the school, are also very aware of the project and its benefits and now wish to get ecological toilets as well. Two students, Prianga and Jayaputhradevi, campaigned for eco-toilets in Anaivari, their home village. Inspired by this story, two private donors from the United Kingdom have recently funded the construction of an eco-toilet block at Anaivari Primary School.
==== Contribution to the SuSanA sustainability criteria ===
'''Socially Acceptable and Institutionally Appropriate: '''Improved sanitation facilities convince families to allow girls to continue their education even after puberty.
=== Project details: ===
'''Project location: ''' Chandra Girl's School in Tamil Nadu, India
'''Executing institution and funder: ''' Wherever the Need British NGO
'''Project partners: ''' WECF
'''''Wherever the Need''''' has been operating since 1997 as an international development charity, working closely with communities to build sustainable futures in some of the poorest parts of the world. Their focus is the provision of eco-sanitation and clean water, understanding that this is the key to improved health that, in turn, unlocks opportunities and potential for individuals. Since 2005 Wherever the Need has changed the lives of over 50,000 people, mainly in India and Sierra Leone.
'''''WEC''''' (Women in Europe for a Common Future) is a non-governmental organization established in 1994 following the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, to give women a stronger voice in the field of sustainable development and environment. WECF strives for balancing the environment, health and economy, taking the different needs and perspectives of women and men into account and implements solutions locally and influences policy internationally.
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