Open Defecation Free (ODF)

Open Defecation Free (ODF) refers to a status where a community has stopped the practice of defecating in open areas such as fields, rivers, or streets. Instead, households have access to and consistently use safe, private sanitation facilities like toilets or latrines. Achieving ODF is important for improving health, reducing the spread of diseases, and promoting dignity. It involves awareness, construction of proper sanitation infrastructure, and behavioral change efforts to ensure everyone adopts hygienic practices. Reaching ODF demonstrates a community’s commitment to improved sanitation and better quality of life for its residents.