WASH & LEARN PROJECT FOR 25 SCHOOLS IN UGANDA

To address these concerns, SCOEN designed a five day WASH education training program to bring access to proper hand washing resources at six schools and one health care facility.

The training targeted Trainers of Trainers (TOTs). The training aimed at informing and equipping 25 school teachers 5 healthcare center workers and 5 community health workers who in turn, train and equip their respective communities, and school children. The specific objectives of the training were;

1. To train at least 25 local educators and clinicians, who would then be responsible for teaching the comprehensive WASH curriculums in the schools and Health facility at least once every two weeks
2. To implement ongoing education and feminine hygiene in schools and the local clinic.
3. To ensure the six schools and clinic each have at least two functioning hand washing stations located near the toilet facilities, as well as enough soap to supply those stations for the following 12 months.

Trainers used a variety of methods to determine the extent to which participants have assimilated new knowledge and mastered new skills. The methods favoured were;

• Self-assessment, often both before and after a training session
• Short skits c. Group discussion and presentation of group work
• Demonstrations and return demonstration
• Role plays
• Songs 

Expected Outcomes:

Trained school teachers and community health workers will be knowledgeable and confident, imparting the WASH education to their students and community as a whole.

Using the workshops learning approaches and techniques, trained teachers will teach their classes and other teachers on the methods and lessons learned during the workshop. They will also become advocates for healthy children and communities by sharing their knowledge of WASH education. 

Discussions:

The training also provided an opportunity for participants and community leaders to share lessons and strategies for improving WASH in Schools and the community as a whole. Discussions highlighted the following;

1. The need for better sanitation and hygiene
2. Protection of water sources
3. The need for community solutions to proper waste management
4. The need to collect and utilise data to inform decisions, policies, and budget allocation at scale
5. Effective coordination and planning to assess the needs for Health care facilities. 

To continue with with work, more funds are required and your genorosity is much wolcomed. Thank your for your support to amplify SCOEN work

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