Participatory Approaches in Sanitation

Participatory approaches in sanitation involve actively involving community members in planning, implementing, and managing sanitation solutions. Instead of experts making decisions alone, residents share their knowledge, needs, and preferences, ensuring proposed solutions are suitable and sustainable. This collaborative process builds local ownership, encourages behavior change, and leads to more effective sanitation systems that communities are committed to maintaining. By valuing community input, these approaches foster inclusive, context-specific, and long-lasting sanitation improvements.