In this stage of growth at Joyful Hearts Home and Care, one of the most important projects underway was the construction of new bio-digester toilets — a major step forward in improving both safety and sanitation for the children.

The new system is economical, space-efficient, and safe, especially for the younger children. The older pit-style toilets had become increasingly dangerous, as they were built over large open holes and surrounded by temporary walls. By contrast, the new bio-digester design uses a compact setup that processes waste safely and hygienically, while taking up far less space — an important advantage on the limited land where the orphanage is located.

Pastor Chris Barasa shared photos of the progress and wrote:

“I have attached some pictures of a bio-digester toilet that we are building. It’s economical and easy to use for small children. The other toilets are dangerous because they are just holes. Another advantage is that it takes a small space, which is good because of the small land we have.”

This project represents another meaningful improvement in the daily lives of the children — not only providing safety and hygiene, but also giving them the dignity of clean and modern facilities designed for their needs.