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Health (WASH & Hygiene) · Completed

Support for School Children and Hygiene Initiatives in Juba, South Sudan

A community-driven initiative focused on improving menstrual hygiene management, providing safe spaces for girls, promoting health education, and enhancing hygiene practices in schools across Juba.

Where
Gurei, Munuki, City Dove Academy, Juba, South Sudan
When
July to December 2024
Reached
200 school girls

Results

What changed

Improved menstrual hygiene management, increased school attendance among girls, and enhanced hygiene awareness in schools.

Achievements

  • Increased school attendance among girls from 75% to 85% after sanitary pad distribution.
  • Greater participation and engagement in school activities by female students.
  • Formation of peer-led health and hygiene clubs within schools.

What was counted

  • Number of sanitary pads distributed.
  • Number of temporary shelters constructed.
  • Number of pupils reached through health education.
  • Improvement in hygiene practices.
  • Improved menstrual hygiene management.

The work

What the project did

Objectives

  • Enhance menstrual hygiene management for school girls.
  • Provide safe spaces for girls in schools.
  • Promote health and hygiene education among students and teachers.
  • Improve overall hygiene practices within school environments.

Activities

  • Distribution of 200 sanitary pads.
  • Construction of 2 temporary shelters.
  • Health education sessions on hygiene for 1,000 individuals (520M: 480F).
  • Donation of 20 handwashing buckets and 6 water storage drums.

Learning

Challenges and lessons

Challenges

  • Limited resources and funding, cultural barriers related to menstrual hygiene, and difficulty maintaining supplies. Solution: Seeking additional funding and partnerships, implementing culturally sensitive education programs, and involving community leaders in initiatives.

Lessons learned

  • Engaging community leaders is crucial for promoting hygiene initiatives.
  • Ongoing support and resources are needed to sustain hygiene practices.

Keeping it going

  • Securing ongoing funding and support for hygiene initiatives.
  • Continuing health education programs in schools.
  • Establishing partnerships with local organizations.

Reports

  • Final project report available.
  • Financial reports submitted, no compliance issues noted.

To ask for a report, contact DASA.