When Covid broke out, ChildFund set out to fight any possible spread of the infection in vulnerable Pacific communities by installing hand-washing stations across pre-schools and schools, in South Tarawa, Kiribati. But post-covid, the positive impacts from children washing their hands properly and spreading fewer germs, has led to the continuation of the programme.
Today, handwashing stations have been installed at 15 pre-schools and are regularly supplied with anti-bacterial soap. Teachers regularly remind children of the importance of handwashing before eating and children take these habits home, reducing the spread of germs and illness in their families and village communities.
As a result, over 760 children and teachers in 15 preschools in South Tarawa have reported improved health, wellbeing and school attendance. (129)
