Mask and Reusable Pads

In headmasters office with district education officer and headmaster.

When I visited last fall, both the medical director at the hospital and the secondary school headmaster request this training. We were delighted to see excellent results. Mary worked hard to prepare. About twenty secondary school girls and two hospital representatives, plus two teachers spent the day with us. The students, were  attentive and worked tirelessly to complete assignments. At the end of the day, each had two kinds of reusable masks as well as two samples of pads to take home.

As they worked to complete the projects, much discussion occurred, such as how masks can be used for protection from illness, but also to help with dusty roads, or other environmental issues. Other discussion was the importance of keeping pads and masks clean to prevent the spread of illness. It was a privilege to watch as the students paid careful attention and followed Mary's directions for this new project. Also, it was a joy seeing them assist each other, and watching their delight as they finished the projects, and how excited they were for lunch. At the end of the day, there was just enough time for small craft of making bracelets. Each student agreed to making an additional bracelet to share, as well as teaching others how to make them.

This project was only made possible by much collaboration with previous and present ward administration, hospital administration and staff, along with Family Education Unlimited volunteers. A special thank you to Mary who prepared and taught the lessons, as well as two teachers who assisted. Thank you to all  to the students, who made the day such a success.

Mask demonstration