In collaboration with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Chiggy Nsofor Foundation took a significant step with the execution of Project Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Fountain International Schools and Eminent Royal Crown Academy, Keffi, Nasarawa State. This initiative aims to instill proper hygiene practices and improve sanitation among students.
The outreach commenced with interactive sessions where the students learned the importance of regular handwashing, and proper waste disposal. Demonstrations on effective handwashing techniques were conducted, emphasizing the role of hygiene in preventing diseases. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of handwashing and disease prevention, CNF introduced a broader hygiene education segment that included: Oral Care, Body Care, Skincare, Clothing Care and Menstrual Hygiene, for female students to understand menstruation, using sanitary pads, and safely disposing of menstrual items.
The outreach featured a series of activities such as distribution of personal hygiene checklist and sanitary materials such as mops, disinfectants, detergents and trash cans. Additionally, hygiene kits containing items such as soap, hand sanitizers, sponge, toothpaste and toothbrush, hair combs and deodorants provided by IHVN were also distributed to the students. About 100 students benefited from “Project WASH”. Which aimed to improve sanitation, educate students on a holistic approach to personal hygiene and self-care.
According to CNF’s program officer, Pamela I. “We believe hygiene is imperative, when students understand how to care for every aspect of their body and environment, they promote the reduction of the spread of infectious diseases and improve their overall wellbeing”.
School heads expressed gratitude, highlighting that the initiative had opened meaningful conversations around topics often neglected in formal education. “Our school and students are more than grateful for this initiative, it is a rare opportunity that they will not take for granted, with these items given to us, the students are better equipped to take responsibility for their health,” said Mrs. Uju Godwin, Head Teacher of Eminent Royal Crown Academy.
