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| This school is situated in the Nkhata Bay District just outside Mzuzu town. The school is attended by approximately 500 students. I see a massive potential for Permaculture practices here. There are in total 18 pit latrines; 8 boys, 8 girls and 2 teacher cubicles. Each block has 2 toilet cubicles and has the potential to contain 3 containing cubicles behind each. |
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| Teachers cubicle |
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| Toilets are situated behind the school just beyond a line of pine tree. |
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| I propose the conversion from pit latrine to bucket latrine by closing up the existing long drop and installing a "bucket high" wooden platform to enable the accessibility of the bucket for emptying. I feel no need to install toilets seats since I believe that the health of the colon is benefited by the existing "squatting" style. Each toilet cubicle will also be equipped with a separate bucket with mixed leaves, sand and organic matter for "flushing". This eliminates odors and assists in the breakdown process of the green manure. |
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| I intend to add an artists touch to these buildings. |
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| I visualize a few trees planted in this area, starting with mangoes and evolving into a self sustaining food forest with varieties beyond imagination. |
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| Looking out over the soccer field. Ladies collecting water at the well. The addition of a banana plant in the well vicinity could benefit the school greatly. |
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| Desks donated by MULUMBENI |
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