Blue Triangle: African Latrine Aid Program
Latrine kit
Diarrheal diseases, mainly the result of inadequate sanitation, are the third leading cause of death in Africa. The Blue Triangle Program is designed to support hygiene education and the construction and maintenance of efficient, low-cost latrines. The product is firm and light, so that a single set is easily carried by one adult. Apart from the squatting pan, all other parts of the latrine can be built using local materials. The entire installation process is designed to heighten awareness of hygiene.
This is a perfect example of how design can be used to harness benefits at multiple levels of a complex problem. An instantly recognizable mass-manufactured product design is offered for proper disposal of human feces in remote rural villages, but with an important twist. The product is completed using local resources, through training of local volunteers, and ultimately through changing the sanitary practices of the community.
WINNER STATEMENTI feel deeply honored to receive this award. Special thanks to Mr. Yang Shen and Ms. Liu Yu for their help throughout the whole process.
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