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To put up a proper 12- Door Ablution Blocks in 4 poor schools In Juja. To put put up a solar powered water borehole with a water kiosk to serve the schools and the surrounding community. Impact on the Community: Health and Hygiene Improvement: The project will directly benefit 8,500 students by enhancing their health, hygiene, and overall quality of life. By providing clean water and proper sanitation, the project will significantly reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and improve attendance and performance in school. ★ Broader Community Impact: The health benefits will extend to over 20,000 individuals in the surrounding communities, as clean water and improved sanitation facilities reduce the spread of diseases. Improved health outcomes will reduce medical costs and increase productivity within the community. ★ Educational Support: Improved sanitation and hygiene will create a healthier learning environment, leading to better academic outcomes
Community Needs, Project Impact and Sustainability
During frequent mentorship programs at the schools. The project team visited Comprehensive School several times to assess the state of the school and identify its needs. The team also held a consultative meeting with essential stakeholders in the community, including the Area Assistant Chief, the Chair Board of Management for the School, the Chair of PTA, and the headteacher of the institution. These individuals clearly explained the challenges they have been facing and identified the needs and priorities of the school and community as water and sanitation services
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Project Impact: How the project will help the community after the project ends
★ Impact on the Community: Health and Hygiene Improvement: The project will directly benefit 8,500 students by enhancing their health, hygiene, and overall quality of life. By providing clean water and proper sanitation, the project will significantly reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and improve attendance and performance in school. ★ Broader Community Impact: The health benefits will extend to over 20,000 individuals in the surrounding communities, as clean water and improved sanitation facilities reduce the spread of diseases. Improved health outcomes will reduce medical costs and increase productivity within the community. ★ Educational Support: Improved sanitation and hygiene will create a healthier learning environment, leading to better academic outcomes and overall child development. ★ Community Engagement and Education: The project will educate community members about the importance of clean water and sanitation, fostering a culture of health and hygiene
Sustainability
★ Community Involvement: Active participation of community members in the maintenance and operation of the water and sanitation systems. This includes forming local committees to oversee the infrastructure. The solar operated system would ensure low sustainable operation costs ★ Income Generation: Generating income through water vending to support ongoing operational costs. This model not only ensures sustainability but also provides economic opportunities for the community. ★ Maintenance Fund: Establishing a maintenance fund, supported by community contributions and income from water vending, to cover future repair and maintenance costs. ★ Training and Education: Conduct regular training sessions for students and community members on hygiene practices and the importance of maintaining the water and sanitation facilities. ★ Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the project's progress, impact, and sustainability.
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