In this workshop, participants will learn how to design and construct latrines for low-income
communities not connected to a sewerage system. The focus is on designing latrines that are
technically and environmentally appropriate, and that people will actually want and use.
The workshop explores the relationship between sanitation, disease transmission and health. It
gives participants experience selecting appropriate latrine parts, such as the toilet, slab,
superstructure, and pit, tank or chamber. It also addresses technical and environmental topics
including siting latrines and sizing latrine pits. Modifying latrines to make them accessible for
different user groups, including children, women, and people with limited mobility, is discussed.
Aspects of hygiene, such as handwashing and menstrual hygiene, are also discussed as they
relate to sanitation. Finally, participants will learn a framework for implementing a sustainable
and successful project.

The theory in the course is balanced with practical design exercises and hands-on work.
Participants may construct basic latrine components and handwashing stations. However, this
workshop is not intended to provide full training on the construction of latrines or masonry
training.