The Tanasul Initiative

Project Overview

In 2026, the Smol Haos Toilet Project is scaling its impact to Tanasul, home to the largest tribal population in Vanuatu. We are undertaking a comprehensive renovation of four critical auxiliary facilities: two community schools and two medical aid posts.

The Tanasul initiative is our blueprint for regional change. By serving Vanuatu’s largest tribal population, we are proving that our community-driven model works at scale. This isn’t just a construction project; it’s a demonstration of our deep commitment to local partnerships and a catalyst for development across the entire region.

  • Community Buy-In: We don’t just build; we build with the people of Tanasul. This ensures local ownership and the long-term sustainability of every pipe and privacy wall.

  • Organic Growth: The relationships we build here serve as a blueprint. As we solve the sanitation crisis in Tanasul, we create a ripple effect that brings surrounding communities into a systematic effort to transform health across the island of Tanna.

Beyond the Build
Education and Health

Keeping Girls in School

Inadequate facilities are a leading cause of absenteeism. By providing private, sex-separated toilets at schools, we ensure young girls can manage menstruation with dignity and never have to miss a day of learning.

Stopping Disease at the Source

By installing secure sanitation at medical aid posts, we reduce the spread of waterborne diseases, turning “places of sickness” back into places of healing.

Our Goal for 2026

To demonstrate that when you meet the needs of a community through the community, you create a foundation for health and education that lasts for generations.