Construct 4-stance pit latrine, Rwakobo Primary School, Western Uganda
In March 2025, Speakers for Africa completed the construction of a four-stance pit latrine at Rwakobo Primary School, located just inside Lake Mburo National Park. The new facility replaced collapsing, unsafe pits and ended the practice of children using nearby bushes. With proper toilets, a boys’ urinal, and a girls’ private area, students now have a clean, safe, and dignified place to go—an immediate transformation in daily school life.
The Rwakobo Pit Latrine Project addresses one of the most urgent challenges facing rural schools in Uganda: the absence of safe, sanitary bathroom facilities. The previously failing latrines at Rwakobo Primary School posed serious health risks, forced open defecation, and left girls without privacy during menstruation. By building a four-stance, deep pit latrine with gender-specific spaces, Speakers for Africa provided a durable, culturally appropriate sanitation solution that will serve students for years to come.
Over the long term, the facility delivers far-reaching benefits:
Reduces disease transmission and protects children from contamination and environmental hazards
Supports school attendance—especially for girls who previously missed class due to lack of privacy
Restores dignity and safety for more than 350 students and their surrounding church community
Strengthens government and local partnerships, creating a model for replication across the region
Provides a long-lasting infrastructure investment that requires minimal maintenance over time
This project is not just a building—it is the foundation for healthier classrooms, protected children, and a future where sanitation is no longer a barrier to learning.
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