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[watsan] Child friendly schools in Sri Lanka: How children can learn the importance of safe drinking water

http://sanitationupdates.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/child-friendly-schools-in-sri-lanka-how-children-can-learn-the-importance-of-safe-drinking-water/ (…) The “child friendly concept” has been developed by Malteser International and UNICEF for 53 schools in Galle, Matara, Hambantota and Ampara Districts. Around 16,000 pupils have already or will soon get access to child friendly water and sanitation facilities. The need for this intervention has been identified by the Sri Lankan government, and thus Malteser International works closely with the Zonal Education Officers. According to Kelvin Shingles, the approach is based on the idea that children who participate in efforts to create a safer and more hygienic environment, learn about health and hygiene by doing: “This is an effective way to help young people to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, values and skills needed to adopt healthy lifestyles.” (…) Read all Reuters Alert Net Source: Malteser International - Germany Katrin Rehfuss, Website: http://www.malteser-international.org