By Albert Santoli | Project Leader
Dear Friends,
February is Oral Health Month in the Philippines.
Poverty, hunger, communal violence and limited public health plague Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Sulu Province remains near the bottom of the UN's Human Development Index. A school-aged population of some 350,000 impoverished children -- more than half girls and 12 percent Christian -- lack clean water. Worldwide, female students are most affected in similar schools. We assist schools to create clean water systems, improved hygiene and daily nutrition.
At Timbangan ES, the students are always so enthusiastic about their access to good hygiene! New toothbrushes and toothpaste are provided and your donation to AAI helped build WASH facilities for girls to have that daily access to clean water, soap and toothpaste. Teachers and nurses help students learn how to wash and brush properly. Clean water has increased the attendance rate, and the grades of pupils is higher due to daily attendance and better overall health.
We encourage the expansion of school-based gardens that provide fresh food for school lunches - cooked by volunteer mothers and grandmothers. With improved water delivery at each school and access to school lunches, girls can experience improved overall well-being.
Good hygiene improves children's health for better classroom performance and more days in school. Your role is essential!
With support from GlobalGiving donors, we look forward to your continued support. We have deep appreciation for your kindness.
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Clean Water, WASH & Nutrition for 500 Muslim Girls
Thank you,
Albert Santoli,
Director, Asia America Initiative
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