Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI)
Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI) is a nonprofit organization launched in 2015, focused on ending open defecation and promoting health equity in BR, India.
Company Overview
Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI) is a nonprofit organization launched in 2015 and is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch. The organization is based in BR, India, and primarily operates in regions within India and South Asia. SHRI fights alongside communities to end open defecation, focusing on health equity, social, and economic justice. The team size of the organization is currently one person.
Innovative Sanitation Solutions
SHRI is dedicated to ending open defecation through innovative sanitation solutions. One of the key projects involves building toilets that convert fecal matter into methane gas. This methane is then used to power a water filtration system. By implementing this technology, SHRI aims to address both sanitation and drinking water issues in the local communities, thereby creating a double benefit from a single initiative.
Sustainable Economic Model
The sustainability of SHRI’s initiatives is underscored by their economic model. The methane gas generated from their toilets is used to power a water filtration system, which produces clean drinking water. This water is then sold to the local community. Revenue from this venture helps sustain SHRI's operations, making their sanitation solutions not just effective but also economically viable.
Regional Focus on Sanitation and Health
SHRI operates in BR, India, with efforts concentrated in India and South Asia. The organization’s mission is to promote health equity and social and economic justice. By actively engaging with communities, SHRI works towards creating healthier environments through improved sanitation facilities, aiming to bring substantive change in public health practices and living conditions within these regions.