Participants completing the pit for the Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) Latrine during the Sanitation Workshops in January 2009, facilitated by ASDSW under LGSPA funding in the ARMM Provinces. Community members unite in trying to solve their problem on sanitation.

Digging the pit

Here is the latrine before the foundation is poured

Here is the latrine with the cement foundation

If you do not have affordable porcelain bowls available, you can make your own out of cement.  Above is the cement mold to make a cement bowl

Scoop it out with a spoon!  No need for any fancy tools!  

Refine the bowl with just a brush

create the cement foundation

Women can cut steel bars!  A scene during the Sanitation Workshop in Panatin, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, ARMM

Pregnant woman can also enjoy painting the ventilation pipe

Participants during the Sanitation Workshop held in Barangay Panatin, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, ARMM, on January 27-30, 2009