#WorldToiletDay2018: Unilever hosts #FlushForum to discuss future of sanitation in schools [TWEETS]
EASTGATE – Sandton Chronicle journalist, Laura Pisanello, reports from the #FlushForum in Sandton, hosted by Unilever.
Unilever is hosting a #Flushforum to discuss the future of sanitation in schools on #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
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The #FlushForum will aim to find real solutions to the sanitation crisis faced by many schools in South Africa on #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/znrjQMYa43
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
How could anyone forget about Michael Komape? This #FlushForum aims to ensure that no child ever has to face the same fate. #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Lynette Ntuli repeats a quote that says, "There are deaths that only little children die" which refers to the tragic instance of children dying in pit latrines #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Ntuli – I ask you to think of dignity first, and how you and I have the power to rise up and do something about it #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Domestos has worked on a programme over the past 8 years has been working on a sanitation and hygiene programme in schools #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Domestos has renovated 15 school bathrooms and has reached over 15 000 learners, their goal is to help 2 million learners gain improved access to sanitation by 2020 #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Chantal Kotze from the Water Research Committee says they focus on research as well as stimulating funding and innovation in the sector #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Brian Lewis from Envirosan says they work towards finding dignified solutions for sanitation. These solutions aim to reduce smells, reduce the amount of water used and are safe for children to use #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Anele Mdoda, the ambassador for Domestos' World Toilet Day says that this discussion is uncomfortable and it needs to be, because children should never have to face the terrible conditions they face daily in school toilets #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Mdoda – Young children face regular bladder infections because they are too scared and uncomfortable to use their school toilets and will wait until they get home to use the bathroom #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
Mdoda, sheds a tear when talking about a young child who died in a pit toilet. "We have to do better, and today I'm asking you to please come on this journey with me" #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
The goal of today's #FlushForum is to raise over R1 million for school bathroom renovations. So far members of the forum have pledged R600 000. #FlushForum #worldtoiletday2018 @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 19, 2018
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