This project improves health and learning conditions in rural DRC by providing safe drinking water, building hygienic school latrines, and establishing school nursing services. It targets vulnerable communities where children face waterborne diseases and poor sanitation. By combining infrastructure and health services, the project reduces illness, increases school attendance, and promotes long-term hygiene practices.
In the rural, Eastern DRC, over 60% of rural schools lack access to safe drinking water, and nearly 90% have no adequate sanitation facilities. Waterborne diseases account for a significant proportion of child illnesses, contributing to absenteeism rates of up to 40%. Poor hygiene conditions disproportionately affect girls, increasing school dropout rates and limiting their educational opportunities.
The project will install safe water systems in 20 schools, construct latrines serving over 2,000 students in 20 Schools, and deploy school-based health services in 10 schools. It will train students and teachers in hygiene practices, reducing disease transmission by up to 50%. By integrating infrastructure and health support, the project ensures immediate and measurable improvements in school health and attendance.
The project will improve access to safe water and sanitation for over 5,000 beneficiaries. School absenteeism linked to illness could drop by 50%, while hygiene awareness will reach entire communities. Over time, healthier students achieve better educational outcomes, and communities benefit from reduced disease burden, contributing to sustainable development and improved quality of life.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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