Making human waste and its consequences visible and evoking strong emotional reactions are what lead to change. Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) may not sound like a big deal, but it is revolutionary (Galvin, 2015). We have so many ‘revolutions’ in d

Highlighting the visibility of human waste and its associated consequences, while also evoking strong emotional responses, is crucial for instigating change. Community-led total sanitation (CLTS), though it may not seem significant at first glance, is truly groundbreaking (Galvin, 2015). Many so-called ‘revolutions’ in development tend to be short-lived, quickly fading from memory, but this initiative stands apart (Galvin, 2015). CLTS is participatory in nature, empowering communities to actively engage in ensuring that all members understand the severe implications of inadequate sanitation practices, such as open defecation (Sah & Negussie, 2009).