Empower 15 women as leaders, Improve health of 600

This group of Community Health Leaders, as with every cohort, has a unique nuance that makes it special, but the desire to learn new things, to implement, and to innovate, is something that makes this particular group of women different. They have not wavered even a single moment and every Wednesday they say “Yes!” to a new opportunity to learn.

In the first classes we focused on hygiene issues, both personal and around the home. We taught students how to wash their hands correctly, and talked about the importance of water as a resource for health and for life.

Next we covered nutrition, and the women learned to classify foods, to have a balanced diet, and the impact of food on our health. We also discussed why we must eat healthy and the importance of reading nutritional labels.

While talking about respiratory diseases we also taught the ladies the difference between the flu and the common cold, since it is one of the most commonly misused concepts in our country. Correctly knowing the symptoms of each will empower these women to differentiate the types of respiratory diseases that people suffer from, and will allow them to better care for their families and neighbors.

At this point, our 13 students are sharing what they learn with 97 families in their respective communities!

It is so gratifying to see this group asking questions and sharing ideas on each subject taught. They are all genuinely committed to improving their own health and that of all their communities.

Thank you for making this possible!