Showers built at the Ligaba Bayene School in Soddo
UPDATE! (April 2026)
The Ethiopian government tore down our showers while making way tof a new road project. They have promised to rebuild once the road is completed. Thankfully, our project manager removed all the hard products like shower heads, sinks, and toilets, and put them in storage for our future rebuild. Check back in a few months to see our new showers once the government gives us a new location!
Lack of clean water and sanitation infrastructure is significantly lacking in Ethiopia.
According to UNICEF reports on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Ethiopia, 60 to
80% of communicable diseases are attributed to limited access to safe water, and
inadequate sanitation and hygiene services. In addition, an estimated 50% of the effects of under nutrition are caused by environmental factors that include poor hygiene and lack of access to water and sanitation. Our students with visual impairment in Soddo face these issues daily.
Nitsu solves this problem for one group of students by building showers adjacent to the
Ligaba Bayene School. Good hygiene will increase school attendance. The school and the local government have partnered with us and donated the land for our 8 stall showers and toilets.
This project will also provide a sustainable business run by the students and staff at the school.
Partners: Ethiopian Ministry of Health & Ethiopian Ministry of Education