Working towards Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 6, Afyaplus improves water, sanitation and hygiene services in schools: we build handwashing facilities, run awareness sessions and advocate for support from decision makers.
UNICEF research in 2017 found that about 70% of the government health budget was spent on preventable WASH-related diseases, because most people, including school children, lack access to WASH facilities.
Lack of water and basic sanitation in schools affects children's physical development, attendance and performance, especially for girls who have reached puberty. Good handwashing facilities reduce infections spread by contaminated hands, so children stay healthier and learn better.
52
schools reached
24,963
students reached
28
handwashing stations
13
SWASH clubs established
Water storage tanks of 500 litres for 6,600 students (2,798 boys and 3,774 girls) in 25 schools across Iringa District Council, Iringa Municipal Council and Mafinga Town Council.
Building life skills and bringing parents, communities, government and institutions together to improve WASH facilities.
With Afyaplus WASH Gala stakeholders and government, we have built handwashing facilities with eight taps each, so eight students can wash their hands at once.
8,381 students (3,103 boys and 5,457 girls) have learned how to wash their hands properly and why clean hands protect against germs and disease.
Afyaplus SWASH (School Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) clubs in 12 primary and secondary schools in Iringa Municipal Council build lifelong habits and a culture of cleanliness.
“The handwashing stations have completely transformed our school. Students no longer have to miss classes due to waterborne diseases, and the girls especially feel more comfortable attending school regularly.”
“Before Afyaplus installed the water tank at our school, we had to walk long distances to fetch water. Now we can focus on our studies and stay healthy with clean drinking water available throughout the day.”
“As a parent, I've noticed my children are healthier since their school got the handwashing stations. They're teaching us what they learn in the SWASH club about hygiene, which benefits our whole family.”
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