School Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Programs

Description

Lack of safe drinking water and effective sanitation and hygiene practices in primary schools prevents millions of children from receiving a high-quality education. However, schools today have the opportunity to teach children about the life-saving behaviors associated with drinking safe-water, using effective sanitation, and perform healthy hygiene practices. Lifewater has developed a special WASH training program for children in of primary school, which utilizes learning methods that meet childrenÕs interests and needs: ÒTen Building Blocks for Better Health: A Primary School WASH Curriculum.” Children who have participated in this WASH in Schools program in eastern Africa have shown a remarkable ability to naturally Òshare what they knowÓ with others, teaching WASH messages to their parents, siblings, neighbors, and friends within their circle of influence. A child who is inspired and empowered with knowledge can become an exceptional Agent of Change within his or her community.

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