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Coming Clean on Sanitation 
Documentary Film
Coming Clean on Sanitation
Coming Clean on Sanitation features the sanitation landscapes of six Asian countries and aims to increase awareness on Asia's sanitation challenges.
| Region/country | Asia, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Viet Nam |  |
| Language/s | English | |
| Release date | 2009 | |
| Runtime | 22 minutes | |
| Availability | YouTube and DVD |
Providing adequate sanitation services to a burgeoning population brings significant challenges. When lack of awareness, misplaced priorities, lack of infrastructure, and apathy are added to the equation, these challenges could seem insurmountable. The Asia-Pacific region, with its innovativeness and resilience, proves that solutions for these challenges exist.
This documentary film, produced by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and ADB with assistance from 5 national broadcasting companies in the region, showcases the difficulties experienced and actions undertaken by individuals, communities, organizations, and governments in the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, and Viet Nam. More than a source of information, these stories aim to inspire further affirmative action to help address the needs of 1.8 billion people in Asia who still lack improved sanitation.
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China, People's Republic of A photographer documents the degradation and revival of Suzhou Creek. |
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India People clamor for individual household toilets after realizing its benefits. |
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Indonesia A dedicated teacher and her students campaign for the use of public toilets. |
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Pakistan A cleanup woman comes home to a community of garbage, without water and sanitation. |
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Philippines Lakeside slums deal with water pollution and the consequences of water-borne diseases. |
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Viet Nam A dying lake is revived by a huge development project, benefiting lakeside towns. |
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