Village Education Resource Centre (VERC)

Shifting millions from open defecation to hygienic latrines: process documentation of 100% sanitation approach

This report gives account of the VERC (Village Education Resource Centre) project undertaken in seven districts (Bhola, CoxÆs Bazar, Chittagong, Rajashahi, Naogaon and Chapai Nawabganj) to develop a total community empowerment approach towards achieving 100% sanitized villages. The report gives a background to the VERC Water and Sanitation Programme and describes the 100% Sanitized Approach which is based on the assumption that communities have their own strength and willingness to overcome their own water and sanitation problems.