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When the Principal of Chettinad Vidya Mandir School, Ms. Vidhya. M.S, shared a report on open defecation that appeared in The Hindu, her students decided to take action in their neighbouring village Vellalapatti, in rural Tamil Nadu, which needed immediate help.

There were no toilets in Vellapatti and eight groups of students decided to do something with the problem of open defecation, one that posed risks of not just diseases, but also snake bites. The students in all, cleared 200 acres of land and renovated existing municipal toilets. Moreover, they built 20 individual toilets, 20 chambers and a septic tank for the use of the public. Students conducted a series of activities to raise funds. They also organized a marathon and a street play, and spread awareness about the benefits of washing hands after using the toilet. As a result of the activity, the District Collector took a decision to issue forms to other people in the village requesting the government to provide them with individual toilets.

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This story was shared by Design For Change (DFC), a global movement designed to give children an opportunity to express and action their ideas for a better world. Since 2009 over 1,70,000 children have participated in the DFC India School Challenge and have submitted over 3000+ compelling stories, 100 of which were recognized at the 'I CAN' awards in Ahmedabad on November 22, 2014. Learn more at www.dfcworld.com.

  
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