OBA Sanitation Program
The program was designed to improve rural sanitation by increasing access to safe and hygienic latrines for underserved households. It combined financial support mechanisms with market-based approaches to make sanitation more affordable and accessible. Through collaboration with local actors and entrepreneurs, the initiative not only enabled the construction of thousands of latrines but also strengthened the sanitation supply chain. As a result, rural families experienced better hygiene practices, reduced health risks, and improved quality of life.
Major Achievements
3,500 Latrines
3,500 latrines constructed in Boalkhali, Anowara, Maheshkhali, and Kutubdia.
18,000 Beneficiaries
18,000 individuals now have access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities.
Improved Health
Reduction in open defecation and improvement in public health conditions.
Market System
Strengthened market system for sanitation materials and services.
Partnership
Effective collaboration with PKSF and local stakeholders in promoting sanitation financing and outreach.
Major Activities
Identification of sanitation-poor households through surveys and community consultations.
Provision of financial assistance for purchasing sanitation materials.
Construction of hygienic sanitary latrines for targeted households.
Engagement and capacity building of local sanitation entrepreneurs.
Introduction of sanitation loans to promote sustainable market-based solutions.
Implementation of hygiene promotion and behavioral change communication (BCC) activities.
Project Goal
To improve health, dignity, and quality of life in rural communities by ensuring equitable access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities through affordable, market-based and sustainable solutions.
Geographical Coverage
The project was implemented in Boalkhali and Anowara upazilas of Chattogram District, and Maheshkhali and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh, targeting rural communities with limited access to sanitation facilities.
Targeted Beneficiaries
The project targeted 18,000 rural households in Boalkhali and Anowara upazilas of Chattogram, and Maheshkhali and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar. Priority was given to sanitation-poor and underserved households with limited access to hygienic latrines.
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Our Impact in Action
OBA Sanitation PKSF WB
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