In this workshop, participants will learn how to design and construct latrines for low-income communities that are not connected to a sewerage system. The workshop focuses on designing latrines that are technically and environmentally appropriate, as well as acceptable and desirable for the people who will use them.

Participants will explore the relationship between sanitation, disease transmission, and health, and gain practical experience selecting appropriate latrine components, including the toilet, slab, superstructure, and pit, tank, or chamber. The workshop will also cover technical and environmental considerations, such as appropriate latrine siting and pit sizing.

The workshop will discuss how latrines can be adapted to meet the needs of different user groups, including children, women, and people with limited mobility. Hygiene topics, including handwashing and menstrual hygiene, will also be explored in relation to sanitation. Finally, participants will learn a framework for planning and implementing sustainable and successful sanitation projects.

The course balances theory with practical design exercises and hands-on activities. Participants may construct basic latrine components and handwashing stations as part of these activities. However, the workshop is not intended to provide comprehensive training in latrine construction or masonry.