By Miyako Hamasaka | PR Manager
This past March, JEN began hygiene education programs in Iraqi schools. JEN first trains the school’s teachers, who then hold sessions the next day for their students. Students pay more attention and take the topic more seriously when it comes from their own instructors. The sessions urge students to upkeep their personal cleanliness within the school and at home the sake of their own health and their surrounding environment. Hygiene kits are then distributed which contain soaps, toothbrushes, and informational booklets and posters to teach the children how to care for themselves. Officials from Diala’s Ministry of Education and Department of Education attended the training sessions, and have expressed their admiration and satisfaction of JEN’s work and materials. We would like to thank all our supporters who have made our education programs possible in schools throughout Iraq.
[Facilities Completed: School Gives Thanks]
Restroom facilities have been refurbished. Previously the school’s facilities due to unsanitary conditions were unusable. Without proper functioning restrooms, the school could not operate functionally. The headmaster of the school had previously gone to the Iraqi Department of Education numerous times requesting repairs, but their requests were denied. JEN received permission from both the Department and Ministry of Education to fund and perform the renovations themselves. With dedication and hard work, the new bathrooms have been completed and the school is now completely operational. JEN conducted student and teacher trainings about hygiene education, as well as how to keep their newly refurbished restroom clean to ensure its longevity. School administrators gave their thanks in addition to a surprise song and dance for JEN staff performed by the students. We would like to thank all our supporters who helped us see this project through.
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