Focused Sector(s): Sanitation, Livelihood
Project: Sanitation and Livelihood Enhancement
Date and duration: December 2009 – June 2010 (7 months)
Location: Medan City, Medan Belawan Sub-district, North Sumatra Province
Beneficiaries: 900 villagers from 180 households
Problem(s)
- Belawan is one of the most densely populated villages in Medan City
- Villagers earn around IDR 800,000 (S$80) per month
- An increase in the cost of living has resulted in a number of problems, among which families are unable to send their children to school
- A lack of proper sanitation facilities has led to health problems and environmental hazards
- The coastal slum area has become a dumping area for garbage
Intervention and Impact
- Built a community-based sanitation facility and conducted campaigns to promote community hygiene and good sanitation practices
- Educated villagers on the proper use and management of toilet facilities
- Conducted workshops on recycling garbage and how it can be a source of alternative income
- By creating alternative livelihood opportunities, economic conditions were enhanced
Cost: S$112,764
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