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Synopsis: “Toiletwale” is a video documentary of the project Healthful and Hygienic living (HHL) which was implemented in 30 villages of east and west champaran districts of Bihar by two local development organizations from February 2015 – January 2016. HHL was conceptualised with a purpose to promote and sustain disability inclusive sanitation facilities in the villages, to create model (accessible) toilets and to sensitize key stakeholders on sanitation for all. Within one year of its implementation, the initiative succeeds to construct 37 individual household toilets (accessible) through government funding and other local resource mobilization. 20 IHHLs were modified for accessibility. 10 accessible toilets were constructed in government primary school. School teachers observed the increased attendance of girls and students with disabilities in their classes 6 village sanitation monitoring committees (VSMC) were formed that include members as local village leaders, SHG members, DPO members and mothers of children with disabilities. VSMCs in their best capacities are being driven to transform their efforts from community based to community led approach and leave no one without access to appropriate sanitation facilities

Produced By: Jan Vikas Samiti, Lilliana Fonds and Nomad Movies. Pvt Ltd

Directed By: Dakxin Chhara