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Convincing the community of Mandahazo, Commune of Lazarivo, to abandon the practice of open defecation was a real challenge. There is a belief here that latrines are linked to evil spirits which kill the children.

Situated in the rolling hills of south central Madagascar is Ramampiray village. The rural landscape is dotted with clusters of houses among the fields of rice, vegetables and fruit trees. But despite its idyllic appearance, the village of Ramampiray struggled with poor sanitation.