In 2001 WTO declared 19th November World Toilet Day (WTD). Today it is celebrated in over 19 countries with over 51 events being hosted by various water and sanitation advocates.
World Toilet Organization created WTD to raise global awareness of the struggle 2.6 billion face every day without access to proper, clean sanitation.WTD also brings to the forefront the health, emotional and psychological consequences the poor endure as a result of inadequate sanitation.
WTD's popularity is gaining momentum, and in 2010 there were 51 events spanning 19 countries. Our "Big Squat" campaign generated 24 "Big Squats" globally and in Singapore over 600 squatters joined the cause in six locations island-wide. WTO would love to see our day become "The" event that represents the sanitation crisis globally, and we strongly encourage our members, volunteers, the community, media and partners to get behind our cause and support our day
http://www.worldtoilet.org/wto/index.php/our-works/world-toilet-day
Black South Africans never had toilets under the white racist apartheid government. Today some blacks under black rule have toilets, but mainly open air toilets. The ruling party started by Nelson Mandela tells us that we should be happy to have toilets. See pictutures below of open air toilets in South Africa
http://westcapenews.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/newspicturesoct2010/loo-view_0.jpg
http://brettherron.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/dsc001581.jpg