Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
- World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is not an agency of the United Nations. It is an independent global non-profit organization founded in 2001 to improve toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.
- Statement 2: Correct. The WTO has several initiatives, including the World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day, and World Toilet College, aimed at inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. The main focus of the WTO is not to grant funds to the least developed and developing countries. Instead, it focuses on advocacy, education, and practical solutions to improve sanitation conditions globally.
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- World Toilet Organization (WTO):
- Founded: 19 November 2001 by Jack Sim in Singapore.
- Mission: To improve toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.
- Vision: A world with a clean, safe toilet for everyone, everywhere at all times.
- Key Initiatives:
- World Toilet Day: Established to draw attention to the global sanitation crisis.
- World Toilet Summit: An annual event to discuss sanitation issues and solutions.
- World Toilet College: Provides training on best practices in toilet design, cleanliness, and sanitation technologies.
- Projects:
- Rainbow School Toilet Initiative: Launched in 2015 to improve sanitation in rural schools.
- Floating Community Toilet Project: Provides sanitation systems to floating communities in Cambodia.
- Impact: The WTO has trained over 5,000 people and installed sanitation systems benefiting thousands of students and community members.
