About this program
“If you’re healthy and you know it wash your hands!” Volunteers created a new song to teach students how to effectively wash their hands. Part of a larger strategy to keep students healthy and in school, 147 hand washing stations have been installed at partner schools with several larger schools with multiple stations. These stations, built by local craftspeople, were funded by schools, churches, and individual donors. In a follow-up evaluation of the use of these stations, we learned that they were being underutilized due to the lack of soap. As a result, Kenya Connect developed a sustainable soap-making program that students, teachers and parents work on together.
“Having a handwashing station from Kenya Connect in our school is a gift of dignity. Our students’ health is paramount and we believe that one way to protect them from diseases is by washing their hands. This simple act helps keep them in school leading to better learning environment.”
Jennifer, Head teacher, Kithuia Primary School
Statistics
147
handwashing stations installed and partner schools
Kenya Connect was ahead of the curve by promoting handwashing before the Covid Pandemic
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