在印度农村，缺乏厕所产生的问题严重而恶心。缺乏厕所会导致水质低下，这对妇女的负面影响远远大于男性，而且水质低下也是印度主要的疾病原因之一。乔·马蒂亚斯在此介绍一个协助乡村进行自我改善的项目，该项目需要全村人合作，来建设洁净而受保护的供水和卫生系统——它带来的显著益处波及健康，教育，甚至政务领域。

更好的厕所，更美好的生活

Unsafe sanitation causes 80 percent of disease in rural India, where 70 percent of people defecate outdoors and women shoulder the burden of fetching water. By building toilets, showers, and 24-hour water supply in over 1,200 villages, a community-driven approach has slashed waterborne illness by 82 percent. This movement goes beyond infrastructure, restoring dignity and opportunity, especially for women and the poorest families. Collective action transforms health, boosts school attendance, and gives villagers real control over their future.