THE TOILET-REVOLUTION

The daily reality of millions of Indians is hard to understand from an european standpoint. The vast majority of a population of 1.2 billion doesn't have access to toilet facilities, puclic comfort stations or provisional latrines They are forced to defecate in the open public. Hence, the hygenic circumstances are fatal!

Many of those who own private toilets lack the comfort of a functional flushing system. They depend on a workforce whose sole purpose it is to dispose the excrements whith shovels and bare hands...: the Scavengers!

Our report about them and a plausible possiblitiy for a brighter future was broadcasted on ARTE-Reportage on 12/19/2009