The last few weeks have been filled with celebrations and final touches to the toilets. During one of our last visits to Kulu Opal, we were treated to Music, Dance, and Drama (or “MDD”) performances by the students. Kulu Opal was hosting the sub-district competition, so we saw a few different schools perform. We later learned that Kulu Opal scored the highest in their sub-district!

The students of Kulu Opal Primary School at the MDD competition.

And finally, the toilet was complete and we had the handover ceremony. The ceremony was attended by the GDPU team and Board; Kulu Opal teachers, parents, PTA, and SMC; Gulu District officials; and the local tribal chief.

The completed toilet!

We had speeches from many of the guests, a performance by the Kulu Opal choir, and an official ribbon-cutting opening for the latrine, before sharing in a traditional lunch. It was a very joyous day and everyone expressed their gratitude for the program and the impact it will have on their students.

The students performing at the handover ceremony.

The GDPU Chairman, Head Teacher, District Education Office representative, and Secretary of Health and Education representative cutting the ribbon for the toilet.

It was a great ending to the WASH program, my fellowship, and my time in Uganda.

The completed toilet with the fresh coat of paint!

The disability-accessible stance with handrails (left), one of the 4 regular stances (center), and the girls changing room (right).

Everyone investigating the completed toilets.

Emma and I celebrating the end of the project!