Safe Toilets, Safer Lives: How Sanitation Changed One Widow’s Future

I am Daw Mya Oo, 42 years old living in Naw Nar village, Minbya township. I am a widow and a laundry worker with three people in my household. Previously, our living situation was difficult because the civil war destroyed our toilet. As a poor widow, I struggled to build a toilet for us to use. Without a proper toilet, there was no privacy or safety, leading to health issues like diarrhea and cholera in our family. These diseases required money for treatment, which was a struggle since I didn’t have a steady income.

Once we finally got access to toilets, my family became healthier and suffered fewer diseases. This improvement helped us work better and increased our ability to earn money. We feel a sense of privacy and safety when using the toilet, which is important for everyone. With these improvements, my household members can focus on taking better care of their lives by working on our economy and improving our social lives. We are also committed to protecting our environment from water pollution. Overall, having access to proper toilets has made a huge difference in our well-being and our ability to build a brighter future.