The challenge
Why this matters
Open drains and stagnant water in village streets spread disease, and families with few resources cannot build sewerage on their own.
What GDO does
- Community-built street sewer lines and brick manhole chambers, designed with residents
- Awareness sessions for a clean environment and hygiene
- Free medical camps, mass awareness on disease and free medicines for the needy
- AAWAZ project: community health awareness, conflict resolution and women's empowerment in UC Basera
- Sanitation project begins
- 2016
- AAWAZ project
- 2011–16
Projects
Projects delivering this programme
- Ongoing
Sanitation Project
Community awareness for a clean environment and community-built sanitation schemes.
Karor Lal Esan · Aug 2016 → ongoing · OPP/RTI · PKR 390,000
- Completed
AAWAZ Project
Community health awareness, conflict resolution and women's empowerment.
UC Basera · Apr 2011 → May 2016 · OPP/OCT · PKR 1.7 million
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this programme
How are sanitation schemes built?
GDO works with community organisations so residents take part in planning and building their own street schemes, which brings ownership and long-term care.
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