Take the Poo to the Loo
Join the ‘Take Poo to the Loo’ campaign and pledge your support to a poo-free nation.
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Enough of this Sh*T
Close to 594 million which is 48 per cent of population in India practices open defecation. That’s half the population dumping over 65 million kilos of poo out there every day.
If this poo continues to be let loose on us, there will be no escaping the stench of life threatening infections, diseases and epidemics.
Think about it. Half the population doesn’t use a toilet while the other half of the population accepts it. We simply accept India as it is. We are part of the issue, part of the acceptance.
So, if you give a shit about this issue, then don’t just scrunch up your nose and walk away.
Join the ‘Take Poo to the Loo’ campaign and pledge your support to a poo-free nation.
Key facts
- Globally, India has the largest number of people, close to 594 million which is 48 percent of population in India practices open defecation. About half the population of India use toilets.
- With 44 per cent of mothers disposing their children’s faeces in the open, there is a very high risk of microbial contamination (bacteria, viruses, amoeba) of water which causes diarrhea in children.
- Children weakened by frequent diarrhea episodes are more vulnerable to malnutrition, stunting, and opportunistic infections such as pneumonia. About 48 per cent of children in India are suffering from some degree of malnutrition. Diarrhea and worm infection are two major health conditions that affect school age children impacting their learning abilities.
- Although access to sanitation in rural India is improving, the increase is not equitable. Open defecation is still almost universal among the poorest 20 per cent of the population.
- Women and girls face shame and a loss of personal dignity and safety risk if there is no toilet at home. They have to wait for the night to relieve themselves to avoid being seen by others.
- A very low proportion of the rural population in India uses improved sanitation (facilities which ensure hygienic separation of human excreta from human contact).
Together we can change India
As a citizen of India, I am proud of our country's rich and varied culture; we have a beautiful land. However, over 620 million people do not use a toilet and nearly as many accept this practice. The result is an unacceptable level of filth in our environment. This is why I have chosen to take a stand and raise my voice with that of many other young people. We want our sisters and brothers to survive, grow and develop as healthy individuals in a clean country. We urgently request your help. Together we can change India.
Join the campaign
Join the ‘Take Poo to the Loo’ campaign and pledge your support to a poo-free nation.
