World Toilet Organization (WTO)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Founded: November 19, 2001 Founder: Jack Sim Headquarters: Singapore Purpose: Address the global sanitation crisis by advocating for improved toilet facilities and hygiene practices. Tagline: “Better toilets for a better world.” |
| Objectives | – Advocacy: Raise awareness about global sanitation and reduce the taboo around toilets. – Capacity Building: Provide training and educational resources to improve sanitation practices. – Collaboration: Work with governments, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), and private sector partners to implement sustainable sanitation solutions. – Innovation: Foster advancements in toilet and sanitation technologies. |
| Members (2024) | – Total Members: 151 organizations. – Countries Represented: 53, including NGOs, academic institutions, and private sector groups. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Report 2013: Focused on milestones and collaborations. – Annual Report 2014: Highlighted the legitimization of sanitation as a global agenda. – Annual Report 2016: Emphasized innovation and global advocacy efforts. – Annual Report 2020: Celebrated WTO’s 20th anniversary, detailing progress over two decades. – Annual Reports (2021-2023): Focused on initiatives, partnerships, and expansion strategies. |
| Instruments | – World Toilet Summit (WTS): Annual global conference discussing sanitation solutions. – World Toilet Day (WTD): Recognized on November 19, raising awareness about the need for toilets. – World Toilet College (WTC): Offers sanitation-related education and training programs. |
| Structure | – Board of Directors: Oversees the organization’s strategies and initiatives. – Advisors: Provide expertise and guidance. – Operational Teams: Manage day-to-day implementation of programs. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – World Toilet College (WTC): Focuses on professional training in toilet and sanitation management. |
| Committees | – Advocacy and Communications Committee: Develops strategies to promote sanitation awareness globally. – Training and Capacity Building Committee: Designs and oversees education and training programs. |
| Initiatives | – World Toilet Day (WTD): Established in 2001 and recognized by the UN (United Nations) in 2013 to highlight the global sanitation crisis. – World Toilet Summit (WTS): An annual event fostering knowledge-sharing and collaborations. – World Toilet College (WTC): Provides professional education in sanitation. – SaniShop: A social enterprise initiative that trains entrepreneurs to produce and sell toilets locally. – Rainbow School Toilet Initiative: Launched in 2015, focuses on constructing clean toilets in rural schools. – Floating Community Toilet Project: Provides floating toilets for underserved communities, such as those on Tonlé Sap Lake in Cambodia. – Urgent Run: Global advocacy event featuring runs and walks to highlight the importance of sanitation. |
