Construction of 22 latrines in San Esteban, Darío, Nicaragua

Narrative

This was the second phase of latrine construction. Blue Planet helped to build 3 wells and 22 latrines in this community in 2005.

  • Impact Assessment (M&E) Phase Project completed on 31 May, 2006 Implementation Phase
  • Implementation Phase Project started on 1 Dec, 2005 Preparation Phase

Construction of 22 latrines in San Esteban, Darío, Nicaragua

Narrative

This was the second phase of latrine construction. Blue Planet helped to build 3 wells and 22 latrines in this community in 2005.

Sustainability

Creating and measuring long-term impact

Gravity flow water project beneficiaries pay monthly stipend in anticipation of system repairs. Well project beneficiaries pay for repairs as needed by community colection.

Other Issues

Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

After project construction, water project communities are invited to participate in reforestation. Those who want to do so will develop seedling nurseries, transplant in the rainy season, and maintain the plantations under barbed wire fence and "no burn" protection for three years minimum. Reforestation project includes construction of fuel-saving, smoke-free stoves in the homes of reforestation participants (and eventually others). Community health educators will visit all projects after construction to teach hygience (handwashing e.g.) and encourage ongoing maintenance and repair of all projects, strengthen local committees, etc.

Impact

People Getting Sanitation: 98

23 families

People Getting Other Benefits: 98

23 families will receive health and hygiene education, training in long term maintenance of projects, opportunity to take part in reforestation of microwatersheds

Maintenance/Operating Costs Annual, in US$: $3

Creating and measuring long-term impact

Gravity flow water project beneficiaries pay monthly stipend in anticipation of system repairs. Well project beneficiaries pay for repairs as needed by community colection.

Funding

funded:
$3,535
Final Cost:
$3,076
$3,535:
Blue Planet Network

Plan/Proposal