Royal Society of Arts praise Cord's Toilet Twinning Campaign

World’s original think tank signs up its London loos

One of the world’s most prestigious centres of creative thinking, the Royal Society of Arts, has joined the ranks of global Toilet Twinners by linking their public loos with latrines in the tiny war torn country of Burundi.

Since UK based peace building organisation Cord launched its quirky fundraiser to improve sanitation in the African bush for thousands of Burundians returning home after 14 years in exile, more than 650 twinners – companies, individuals, cathedrals and bishops from Kuwait to Palermo, Australia to Albuquerque have signed up, raising some £50,000 to date.

For over 250 years the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce has been a cradle of enlightened thinking. Founded in 1754 it boasts 27,000 Fellows - all achievers and influencers from every field with a real commitment to progressive social change.

Shirley Gibson, Facilities Manager at their historic London headquarters says ‘The RSA has been at the forefront of creative thinking for centuries. Toilet twinning is just that, an imaginative approach to highlighting a desperate global need.’

‘We had no hesitation in twinning our toilets and are delighted at the world wide support the campaign is receiving. We hope that by displaying the twinning plaque in our public toilets we will encourage clients and visitors to join the ranks of toilet twinners,’ she added.