In many countries throughout the world, schools have very poor sanitation environments. Under these conditions, schools become unsafe places where diseases are transmitted. One of the major problems faced by hundreds of millions of school age children is infection by parasites and flukes. Good health at school is essential for now and an investment for the future. School Sanitation and Hygiene Education focuses on development of life-skills, a healthy and safe school environment and outreach to the families and communities.
Children are eager to learn.
Schools can stimulate and support positive behavioural change in children. Children have important roles in household chores related to hygiene. Depending on the culture, children may question existing practices in the household and become agents of change within their families and communities. Children are future parents. What they learn at school is likely to be passed on to their own children.