Dry Composting ToiletsIt is far too easy for many of us to take access to clean water, proper nutrition and proper sanitation facilities for granted. However, it is estimated that worldwide 2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation. According to the United Nations, countries where open defecation is widely practiced, have the highest numbers of deaths of children under five.
In the rural communities surrounding San Miguel, open defecation is widely practiced simply because there are no alternatives. Merely building toilets is not necessarily the answer to the problems caused by open defecation as, more often than not, the facilities fall into disuse and disrepair. This is an issue that Rotarians have faced in worldwide as they have tried to address the lack of sanitation. The Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende along with its partner, CEDESA, has been addressing issues related to the lack of safe drinking water for nine years. They have managed the investment of more than US$650,000 to provide education, training and building materials to rural dwellers that want to self-construct rainwater harvesting systems in their homes. 1,100 cisterns have been built collecting 13,200,000 liters of rain annually. Beneficiaries are encouraged to remain active in the grassroots campesino organization called COCIRA under the CEDESA’s guidance.. |
July 2022 Dedication Celebration |
The Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende - Midday
Club 70057 - Rotary District 4140
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Club 70057 - Rotary District 4140
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico