Uplifting lives through sanitation, restoring dignity and health for families in Udonthani’s underserved communities.
Sanitation Access
Community Health
Rural Development
Project overview.
Clean spaces, stronger lives.
In the rural communities of Udonthani Province, access to basic sanitation remains a persistent barrier to health, dignity, and wellbeing. In response, Wilmbi launched a sanitation access initiative focused on building safe, reliable, and private toilet facilities for underserved families.
This project was not just about infrastructure, it was about restoring everyday dignity, protecting health, and ensuring that no one has to choose between safety and nature. We believe that every person deserves the comfort and privacy of a clean, functioning toilet—and that such access is fundamental to breaking cycles of poverty and disease.
What we built.
Toilets that go beyond function.
Working hand-in-hand with local community leaders and construction teams, we built gender-segregated, ventilated, and weather-resistant toilet units that will serve households for years to come. Each unit included: Wash basins for hand hygiene; Wastewater drainage systems and, Signage promoting hygienic practices.
Special attention was given to locations with children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity in both design and placement. The toilets were not merely structures, they were symbols of inclusion, progress, and care for the invisible needs that so often go unmet.
Why this matters.
Dignity begins with sanitation.
Globally, more than 3.5 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation. In Thailand, rural provinces like Udonthani still struggle with open defecation, limited hygiene education, and waterborne illnesses that disproportionately affect children.
Poor sanitation increases the risk of infectious disease, lowers school attendance, especially among girls, and harms the environment. For families in vulnerable settings, it also leads to embarrassment, isolation, and health risks that are entirely preventable. This project was our stand for a simple truth: no one should suffer for lack of a toilet. It’s not about charity, it’s about justice.
Moments that moved us.
Sweat, laughter, and shared resolve.
As the toilets took shape, so did the bonds within the community. Local youth helped paint doors and pour cement. Mothers carried tiles and shared refreshments. Elders sat nearby, blessing the work with quiet prayers.
One 9-year-old girl, watching her school’s first proper bathroom come together, said, “Now I don’t have to wait all day.” Her words brought tears to our eyes. They reminded us that this work, though technical, is deeply human.
Looking forward.
A model for sustainable sanitation.
This project was a pilot, and a promise. In the coming months, Wilmbi will expand sanitation efforts to neighboring villages and schools, integrating them with health education workshops, menstrual hygiene support, and long-term maintenance partnerships. We aim to train local builders, involve student eco-clubs, and empower rural health volunteers to own the future of their sanitation systems, ensuring that this impact endures far beyond our direct involvement.
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