Girls’ and mothers’ clubs (Phase 1)

Overview

The project targeted four impoverish communities in Toledo district - Indian Creek, Jordan, Santa Teresa, and Aguacate. These communities are active with the Child Aid and Community Development Project.

At the end of the one-year project, 40 girls and 40 mothers improved their knowledge and habits related to reproductive health, sanitation and nutrition.

The project created 8 clubs and carried out lessons, actions and cooking demonstrations; centered in a monthly topic or headline.

During the weekly meetings, the clubs implemented the following actions:

• Establishment of 8 common vegetable gardens and 4 greenhouses.

• Installation of hand washing facilities outside the greenhouses.

• Establishment of 4 Moringa nurseries.

• Construction and management of 4 chicken coops to produce eggs.

• Community cleaning campaigns for malaria and dengue prevention.

• Medical checkups with the community health workers.

• Participation in sporting events (football and volleyball).