October 2012 - Ongoing

During the course of Summer School in 2012, WYCF noticed an alarmingly high number of illnesses amongst the children in our schools. Around the same time, it was declared that Sierra Leone was facing the worst Cholera outbreak in 15 years.

WYCF quickly recognised the need to protect our children and their families from preventable diseases. Up-to-date, we have established school health clubs in all our schools, these clubs take the lead to sensitise colleagues’ students and community stakeholders during our meetings and events.

The Challenges

1. Every day, 3-5 out of 90-100 children left school early due to illness. 2. Class sizes fluctuated as children stayed home sick. 3. Unhealthy practices such as poor hand hygiene and consumption of unsafe drinking water were prevalent. 4. Limited access to healthcare and basic hygiene resources further worsened the situation.

5. Class sizes fluctuated as children stayed home sick.

Our Solution's to combat these challenges.

WYCF launched a comprehensive Health & Hygiene Sensitization Programme in George Brook and Kroo Bay. Our approach included:

1. Deliver a Health & Hygiene sensitization programme in George Brook and Kroo Bay; 2. Disseminate information through focus groups in both communities; 3. Target a relevant topic each week, over the course of 7 weeks: Water, Food, Body, Scabies, Cholera & Dysentery, HIV/AIDS, Smoking & Drugs;

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The need for sustained health education and improved sanitation infrastructure remains critical.

We invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of these children. Your support can help us expand our health initiatives, provide clean water access, and supply essential hygiene materials.

Your contribution—big or small—can change lives.

$10 can provide soap and clean water for a classroom.

$25 can sponsor a health workshop for a community.

$50 can support a school health club for a month.

$100 can help us distribute hygiene kits to families in need.

$250 can fund a community-wide hygiene awareness campaign.

$500 can provide a clean water source for an entire school.

Every donation, no matter the size is needed. Together, we can create a healthier future for these children and communities. Join us in breaking the silence and ensuring that no children and communities left behind.

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