STORY PREVIEW

2018

Toilet Transformation: Fix

Diepsloot Primary Four

Gauteng

MENTOR

Aletta Nkoana

STUDENTS

Moshiko Motimele,

Beanca Kgopo ,

Katekani Baloyi,

Step 1 FEEL

List the challenges or problems in your surroundings (school,neighbourhood etc.) that bothered you.

Robbery, violence, abuse, substance abuse, graffiti, gangsterism, littering, dirty toilets, bullying, container classrooms

State the problem chosen to work and why.

We chose dirty toilets and broken pipes because it is school based issue which affects everyone.

Who were the people affected by the problem? What were their primary concerns?

It affects us, the learners at school and because you can see the dirty and broken toilets when you enter our school grounds, image of our school is not seen in the best way by other people. The learners at school can't go to the toilet or wash their hands after going to the toilet because they are dirty.

Step 2 Imagine

List ALL the different solutions you came up with.

We wanted to talk to the SGB so that they can understand the toilet problem of the broken and leaking pipes. Put posters on top of the pipes. Work with the Educate team.

Which solution from those listed above did you choose to implement and why?

All of them. It is important that we talk to the SGB because they can work together with us to fix the broken pipes. Putting posters will help create awareness to learners.

Step 3DO

Describe very briefly the process of implementing your solution(s).

We first talked to the principal who then helped with us get a meeting with the SGB. We told the SGB of the broken pipes and they gave out money to fix the pipes so hat the toilets could work. We then created posters about “Taking care of toilet pipes” to make sure that the learners know how to take care of the pipes instead of damaging them. We had a meeting with the Educate team to help us with educating the learners on how to take care of the pipes and toilets

What was the result or impact of your project?

The project was very helpful to the cleaners at school. They didn’t have to clean a lot because the toilets were well kept, and the school gardeners were happy because they didn’t have to deal with leaking pipes anymore.

How many people were impacted by your solution(s)?

100

What did the impacted people have to say about your project? Provide 2 quotes or testimonials:

“I am very happy that I can work where there Is no sewage anymore”

What challenges did you encounter while implementing your project, and how did you overcome them?

The learners were destroying the posters at first, so the principal suggested that we make new ones and he’ll copy and laminate them for us because they will be outside, and they won’t be easily destroyed.

How long did it take to implement your solution?

MORE THAN 30 DAYS

Which global goals does your story align with?

Clean water and sanitation

Please explain briefly why do you think so?

The condition of our toilets was really disgusting especially outside. So that was a health hazard because sometimes we could see what was in the toilet pipes and that was a sanitation issue

Step 4 SHARE

How did you share your project with your school and community? Who did you share your project with? What was their response?

We made posters for the school and toilets. We had meetings with the principal. We talked to the learners at school about our project. We also took pictures and videos for YouTube. Everyone was willing to support us, and the teachers were happy that we created a project that will teach the school learners something so educational.

Approximately how many people did you share your story of change with?

More than 100

Briefly share your plan to sustain the impact of your project?

We plan to continue educating the learners by teaching lessons and plan to hand down the project to the new learners who will be here when we won't be at school.

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