Aug 27
Katani school sanitation & ICT Support
The Katani Secondary school sanitation improvement project benefited from Harold Eckhardt funding due to the poor and inadequate sanitation situation in the school. The need to improve sanitation was based on the increased school population due to the collapse of several private schools in the locality due to the COVID -19 pandemic lockdown. The increased enrollment had pressure on existing sanitation facilities which could not sustain the demand. The school has a population of 442 students (153 boys &289 girls) and has 12no.latrines(4no. for boys &8no. for girls) against a requirement of 18no. latrines (6no. for boys and 12no. for girls). Therefore, the school has a deficit or demand of 6no. latrines (2no. for boys &4no. girls). The construction of 8no. latrines and the urinal for boys will alleviate the school sanitation burden and hence improve access to hygiene and sanitation. Messages depicting the need for effective hand washing to improve hygiene and sanitation situation and practices in the school. School sanitation is important aspect in attaining improved health through access to adequate sanitation and improved hygiene. Progress in Education can be addressed effectively if schools can have adequate facilities for improved sanitation, hygiene and access to safe water. Girl child education is achieved effectively when they have access to improved sanitation.
