Dear Friends,
We hope you are keeping well and we know everyone is looking forward to spring. As many of you know, K.I.D.S. is dedicated to improving the health of those living in very poor areas. A huge issue worldwide is the lack of hygiene.
 | The World Health Organization states that "Poor sanitation is linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio and exacerbates stunting. Poor Sanitation reduces human well-being, social economic development due to impacts such as anxiety, risk of sexual assault, and lost educational opportunities".
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|  | | It is a fact that "6.6 million people in Cambodia don't have access to a decent toilet and 81 percent of the poorest rural Cambodians practice open defecation" (Unicef). |
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Each year, thanks to your generosity, we are able to build toilets for families who are identified by the school principal who resides in the brick factory and fishing area.
Our team of great builders help us to construct houses, classroom and bathrooms. The good news is that, not only are we able to improve the community, but we are also able to provide employment for this team of builders, paying them a decent living wage. They are very thankful to have the work, especially during COVID when so many are unemployed.
The team is busy building toilets for a number of families, another good part of providing toilets/bathrooms is that the families can often share their bathroom with their extended family or neighbours so one bathroom can serve many people.
These simple bathrooms bring dignity, hygiene, safety and are used to wash clothing.
Most of the schools in this area also lack first aid materials for the students. KIDS recently provided eleven schools with these essential supplies. The children help each other by cutting each other’s nails and washing each other’s hair with a lice treatment. The teachers tend to children’s wounds and scrapes to prevent infection. The school staff and children expressed their deep gratitude.
The simple truth is sanitation saves lives!!
Thank you for helping us bring sanitation and care to so many.
Here is a little video of gratitude!!
https://youtu.be/VUolqmE-m0s
Take care and we wish you and yours all the best,
Until next time,
Adrianne and Rick
