Household Toilet Project - 6 Families in Khue Dong Hamlet

Project Update: Field Project from May 2010

Citizen Effect is excited to announce the completion of the Children of Vietnam Phase II Khue Dong Toilet Project! Built within three months of its start date, the project provides six poor families with indoor toilets, which both removes the indignity of relieving oneself in public and improves sanitation conditions. By eliminating a source of water pollution, the entire community lowers their risk of significant health problems related to contaminated water.

Creating these six toilets will impact community health by reducing the following:
Cholera, Dysentery, Diarrheal Diseases, Parasite Infections, Malnutrition and Sanitation.

"After using toilet, the families feel very convenient and confidential to have the toilet and bath, and have no cause for unhygienic surroundings. Their health improved. Their cultural way of life is enhanced because the people around them will not think bad about them. Their children improved attendance at school and they have time to improve their current job than and ability to work. In addition, families have a place to stay safe when storms coming rainy season."
- Ms. Huong, Children of Vietnam Country Director

Three of the six families who received an indoor toilet have spouses or younger brothers who came forward and assisted in the construction of the toilets. These community members worked as unpaid volunteers. The other three families hired relatives and acquaintances, at a low cost, to construct their toilets. In total, 6 jobs were created through building the toilets. Constructing the toilets takes two workers, working 8 hour days, 15 days to complete. Typically, these two workers complete all phases of the construction. Family members who were physically able participated in the manual labor, such as scooping up sand and carrying bricks...Read More

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Project Update: Field Report from April 2010

Children of Vietnam is happy to report that construction has begun on 5 of the 6 toilets supported by Tad’s project! Check out the pictures of the progress that has already been made on the families’ new facilities:

The Dung Family (Household of 3)

Before Tad’s project, Ms. Dung, a farmer, and her two children (ages 15 and 10) relied on a neighbor’s bathroom when they needed to use the restroom. They are looking forward to construction being completed on their new toilet.

The Thom Family (Household of 2)

Ms. Thom and her ten-year old son rely
on the limited wages she earns as a farmer to meet their basicneeds. Prior
to becoming project beneficiaries, this family only had access to a public toilet located at a nearby irrigation canal.
This picture is of Ms. Thom and her son inside their home.

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Project Update: Field Report from March 2010

Great news from Khue Dong! Children of Vietnam is happy to announce that the following six families will soon be receiving indoor toilets thanks to Tad’s project:

The Dung Family (Household of 3) Ms. Dung is a 35-year-old single mother with two children. To ensure her children can continue to attend school, Ms. Dung works as a farmer in Khue Dong’s fields.

The Thom Family (Household of 2)
Ms. Thom is a farmer who depends on her harvest to support herself and her one child. She is 53 years old and her child is currently going to school.

The Anh Family (Household of 2)

Ms. Anh is 41 years old and a poor widow. She has three children, all of whom regularly attend school.

The Can Family (Household of 5)

Ms. Can is a 44-year-old widow. Since her husband’s death, she has struggled to provide for her two children and two of their grandparents by farming. Unfortunately, this labor only provides the five-person family with a very limited income.

The Trung Family (Household of 4)

Mr. Trung is a 34-year-old farmer with two school-age children. Although Mr. Trung and his wife work diligently to support their family by raising crops, they both struggle with recurring illnesses. These sicknesses have led to the family’s limited income and poverty.

The Bieu Family (Household of 2)

Ms. Bieu is a single mother whose one child regularly attends school. At 50 years old, Ms. Bieu faces serious challenges. She is disabled and as a result, she and her child depend on welfare to provide for their basic needs.

All six of these families were recently notified of the upcoming toilet installations. Construction on the facilities is scheduled to begin in early April and Ms. Huong, COV’s Country Director, estimates they will all be finished by the end of that month, barring any unexpected weather delays. Please check back for more exciting updates from Khue Dong in the near future!

–May Yu, Citizen Effect Project Manager

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Congrats to Tad — Funds have been transferred to Children of Vietnam to start your project!

Congratulations to Tad for fully funding his Khue Dong Toilets (Phase II) project!

On Monday, March 22nd, Citizen Effect transferred $1,778 to Children of Vietnam, our field partner in Vietnam, to start the project. We will keep you updated on Tad's project's construction and progress. Please check back in April for your first monthly update!

–May Yu, Citizen Effect Project Manager

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Happy TET (Lunar New Year) from Children of Vietnam!

Dear Tad,

All of us at Children of Vietnam, and on behalf of the children we all care so deeply about, extend heartfelt good wishes to you on this Vietnamese Lunar New Year known as TET NGUYEN DAN or TET.

TET begins on February 14th this year—a doubly auspicious day as this date also falls on Valentine's Day. May your heart be warmed knowing that you are giving many children and their families an opportunity for a brighter future.

Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Ben Wilson, President Founder

Nancy Letteri, Dir. of Dev. & Com.

–Nicole Schneidman, Citizen Effect Project Development Associate

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