Today we spent the morning in Keur Sedaro learning how to build a simple pit latrine. Just in case you're porcelan throne gets too comfortable and you want to get back to the basics, here's how you can build your very own "hole in the ground".
Step 1: Dig a circular pit 1 meter wide by 2-3 meters deep. Be sure to plan for how you will get out.
Step 1: Dig a circular pit 1 meter wide by 2-3 meters deep. Be sure to plan for how you will get out.
Step 2: Place sticks across the top of the hole to support the weight of your cement structure. Think Turkish prison.
Step 3: Cover your hole with sacket fencing and rice sacks
Step 4: Build a wooden frame and lay some rebar in the general shape of a square.
Step 5: Mix cement, dirt and rocks and fill in your mold.
Step 6: enjoy!
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