Breadline Africa Our Voice, our future, Stories of hope to bring change

Ep 2: The pit toilet crisis

--:--
Thousands of South African schools still rely on unsafe pit toilets, putting children’s lives at risk every day. Despite promises of change, this crisis continues to impact education, health, and dignity.

In this episode, our host, Arafat Gatabazi, speaks with Brian Lewis, Director at Envirosan Sanitation Solutions, to explore:
* The reality of sanitation in South African schools
* The devastating effects of unsafe toilets on children’s safety and education
* How organisations like Breadline Africa and WaterAid SA are making a difference
* How you can take action to push for change

Take Action:
📍 Report unsafe school toilets: Safe Schools App

📢 Advocate for policy change

🤝 Support NGOs like Breadline Africa

Every child deserves a safe, dignified learning environment.

#SafeSchools #EndPitToilets #SanitationForAll #BreadlineAfrica

Credits:
Production: Creafluence PTY LTD

Video:
* YouTube Video 1
* YouTube Video 2

Music: Pixabay.com

Reference Links:
* Breadline Africa – Toilet Crisis
* GroundUp’s article
* BBC News – South Africa
* Amnesty International
* UNICEF
* UNICEF WASH Programmes
* WaterAid South Africa
* SA News – Pit Toilets Eradication
* Business Live – Sanitation & Education
17 Feb English South Africa Kids & Family · Government

Other recent episodes

Episode 5: The Cost of the Future

What does a national budget have to do with a four-year-old’s chance to thrive? In this compelling episode of Our Voice, Our Future, we explore how decisions made in government, treasury departments, and corporate boardrooms directly shape the lives and futures of South Africa’s youngest citizens. Only 45% of children…
13 Jun 45 min

Ep 4: Dare to Dream – Greg Bertish

What does it truly mean to “dare to dream”? In this inspiring episode of Our voice, our future, we speak with Greg Bertish, heart surgery survivor, adventurer, author of The Little Optimist children’s books and founder of The Little Optimist Trust. Greg’s story is a remarkable journey of resilience, imagination…
21 May 42 min
 trailer  

Ep 4: Dare to Dream – Greg Bertish

What does it truly mean to “dare to dream”? In this inspiring episode of Our Voice, Our Future, we speak with Greg Bertish – heart surgery survivor, adventurer, author of The Little Optimist children’s books, and founder of The Little Optimist Trust. Full episode live next week
15 May 3 min

Episode 3: The power of literacy

In this episode of Our voice, our future, powered by Breadline Africa, we explore the transformative power of literacy in shaping young lives and communities. With 82% of South African grade four students unable to read for meaning, access to books and literacy programmes is more critical than ever. Join…
7 Apr 38 min
 trailer  

Episode 3: The Power of Literacy_teaser

Podcast Description: Our Voice, Our Future – Episode 3: The Power of Literacy** In this episode of Our Voice, Our Future, powered by Breadline Africa, we explore the transformative power of literacy in shaping young lives and communities. With 78% of South African Grade 4 learners unable to read for…
26 Mar 5 min
All episodes