Mark Balla

Mark Balla, a former Lonely Planet writer turned passionate sanitation advocate, recounts his life-changing encounter with two young men in a Mumbai slum. This meeting ignited his mission to address the dire lack of toilet facilities faced by millions, particularly impacting women and girls. He shares heart-wrenching stories from schools struggling with sanitation issues and illustrates how these challenges intertwine with education and health. Mark's journey has not only earned him the title 'Toilet Warrior' but has galvanized efforts to transform sanitation access worldwide.