Chad’s Adré Tackles Sanitation Crisis with Innovative Waste Management Solution. N’Djamena, Chad – Amid a humanitarian crisis sparked by a massive influx of Sudanese refugees, the town of Adré in Chad’s Ouaddaï province has turned to innovative waste management to address its sanitation challenges. Since April 2023, Adré has faced the rapid arrival of over 900,000 refugees fleeing violence in Darfur, overwhelming local resources.
The situation has intensified the need for effective sanitation, as overflowing latrines and increased epidemic risks threaten public health.
In response, Acted, an NGO present in Chad since 2004, has taken charge of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Adré.
The FSTP, with a desludging capacity of 400 m³ per month, now serves up to 18,000 people, providing a safe treatment cycle to prevent disease spread.
The plant also repurposes treated sludge into ecological charcoal and organic fertilizers, contributing to local economies and environmental sustainability. This initiative in Adré represents a sustainable approach to waste management in crisis situations, highlighting the potential for community-driven solutions even in the most challenging contexts.
As the situation evolves, the success of these efforts will be pivotal in improving public health and the quality of life for both the host community and the refugees in Chad.
*Additional reporting by ImNews*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
