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Don't use a standard design. Talk to students and co design this with them. This was done successfully in Sierra Leone by ACF. They are the users so they can contribute to the design. Doing "mock ups" with lines on the ground so they can visualise the space can help the debate. Some issues that have arisen that should be considered are lighting (how about windows in the roof rather than walls for light and privacy?), mirrors, piped water supply or at least a private water supply, covered drains, privacy within a shared toilet as well as from outside. Are reusable or disposal pads being used? is bathing and or laundry planned?

And - please write up your successes and failures - not enough case studies to leaden from - yet!