In Gapé-Kpodzi, one of the 2 cantons of the Zio 4 commune, the 'Assainissement total piloté par la communauté' (ATPC) project initiated by the DZIDZO association, has produced concrete results. Between July 2022 and June 2023, 40 latrines were built in 40 households.
Each of the 40 latrines consists of 2 ditches and therefore 2 pots. The beneficiary household must use only one ditch. When this is full, they close it hermetically and start using the second ditch. After six months, the contents of the first ditch become organic fertilizer (compost) that can be used in the fields. During a ceremony on June 23, 2023, attended by the heads of the DZIDZO association, the Gapé-Kpodzi canton chief, Togbui Kokou Adzaklo Ehlan IV, and representatives of the commune, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Basic Sanitation, the latrines were officially handed over to the DZIDZO association, the latrines were officially handed over to the beneficiaries.
Before this project, people were defecating all over the place, in fields, on rubbish dumps and along watercourses. The flies left the 'poop' to settle on food and water, causing illness. disease. The project began with a public awareness campaign, and the construction of latrines and hand-washing facilities. 40 heads of household were willing to spend money on the construction latrines.
DZIDZO provided technical support and donated cement to all beneficiaries who were willing and able to contribute to the purchase of materials (iron, sand, etc.) to build their latrines. DZIDZO, committed to the community for the end of open defecation.
