Our Mission:
Sustainable Sanitation
Working with the community of Sokode-Ando, Ghana to build sustainable composting toilet facilities.
Project Ghana
Tulane Engineers Without Borders (TEWB) has partnered with local NGO Humanity and Community Development Projects (HCDP) Ghana to help transform the public health landscape in Sokode-Ando, Ghana by introducing sustainable sanitation solutions. The community has been grappling with health risks due to inadequate sanitation facilities for more than a decade, and faces a real need for structured waste management systems. The project will focus on providing the community of 3,000 residents with composting toilet facilities. By replacing open defecation practices in this way, we aim to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases, enhance overall community hygiene, and lay the foundation for improved public health.
Composting toilet facilities will not only help to improve community health through reduced contamination and better hygiene practices, but also provide the community with a way to transform problem waste into a valuable, sustainable agricultural resource.
Our Impact
Tulane Engineers Without Borders is embarking on a vital project in Sokode-Ando, Ghana, which aims to revolutionize sanitation facilities and improve public health. Our immediate goal is to raise $75,000 for the construction of composting toilet facilities which will help to mitigate health risks associated with inadequate sanitation. These facilities will be strategically placed in communal hubs and residential areas, ensuring widespread access to hygienic sanitation. By reducing the spread of waterborne diseases and promoting better hygiene, we hope the project will have a lasting impact on the community's health and overall quality of life. Project Sokode-Ando is poised to be one of our most impactful initiatives, creating a model for sustainable development that will serve the community for generations.
05/25
Target Deadline for Initial Construction
With the success of our initial assessment trip in August ‘24, our team is planning to return in May 2025 to begin construction on composting toilet facilities.
3,000
Residents in need of Clean Sanitation
With your help, this project will provide a sustainable, lasting sanitation solution to families in need.
$75k
Fundraising Goal
Together we can help make positive change.
Volunteer opportunities
For opportunities to get involved with Tulane University’s chapter of EWB, Please email any of our executive leaders below:
President: Lily Baughman - lbaughman@tulane.edu Vice President:Trevor Kaskade - tkaskade@tulane.edu
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