Ending school pit toilets. Protecting young lives.
Building safe, dignified sanitation for South African learners
We replace unsafe pit toilets with clean, hygienic, and environmentally friendly waterless and low-flush solutions in schools across South Africa. It costs R35,000 to install one new toilet to safely serve 20 – 30 children and includes regular inspections and septic tank maintenance for up to five years. Find out how you can help sponsor our toilet project.
Since 2023, we’ve replaced hundreds of pit toilets, but there’s still so much more to do. Join us in creating safe school environments for every child.
Why this matters
Unsafe pit toilets lead to:
- Injury and illness: Unsafe structures collapse, spread disease, and lack basic hygiene.
- Lost learning time: Children avoid using toilets or stay home altogether.
- Gender inequality: Girls often miss school during menstruation due to inadequate
facilities. - Dignity erosion: Poor sanitation strips children of confidence and safety.
- Accessibility barriers: Children with disabilities are often completely excluded.
Help us eliminate pit toilets in South African schools
Contribute to support safe sanitation for children.
Our impact to date
unsafe pit toilets closed
safe toilets and urinals installed
schools reached
learners and staff impacted
Our work transforms schools into safer environments, protecting children’s rights and futures.
Our solutions
Connected toilets
At schools that have access to sewer connections, we provide prefabricated and converted container solutions that feature 3-6 toilet cubicles and wash
basins in safe, dignified structures.
Low-flush toilets
In areas without sewerage connections, we replace pit toilets with low-flush toilet facilities connected to septic tanks and soak-away systems, providing a safe and sustainable sanitation solution.
Dry toilet systems
In areas with limited water access, Breadline Africa installs waterless toilet systems that safely compost waste and divert urine to soak-away systems.
Real voices, real change
“I wish to share my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the upgrade done to our
school toilets. You flushed our pits away. Our learners and staff are safer and happy
about the dignified and healthy environment you created for them.” — Principal, Vhulakanjhani Primary School
Invest in safer schools today
Retention of girls in school
Improved health and attendance
Dignity restored for every child
Our goal is bold and urgent!
GOAL
Raise
R150mil
GOAL
Install
4,000
toilets
GOAL
In
240
schools
