Amid a growing health and environmental crisis at Myanmar’s iconic Inle Lake, an innovative solution is emerging: floating bio-septic toilets. Designed to withstand floods and treat waste safely, these systems will transform sanitation for water-based communities. With support from World Vision, the project offers new hope for disease prevention, cleaner water, and long-term resilience—especially for women and children. This story explores how a simple yet powerful design could shape a healthier future for flood-prone regions across Myanmar.

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Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Field Guides are practical tools designed to help communities and individuals effectively engage in local governance and advocate for positive change. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to identify community issues, organize citizens, communicate with leaders, and hold authorities accountable.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Field Guides are practical tools designed to help communities and individuals effectively engage in local governance and advocate for positive change. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to identify community issues, organise citizens, communicate with leaders, and hold authorities accountable.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Field Guides are practical tools designed to help communities and individuals effectively engage in local governance and advocate for positive change. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to identify community issues, organise citizens, communicate with leaders, and hold authorities accountable.

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