12/11/2025
Day 3 and 4 at Dadome DA Basic School
We began with an empowerment workshop for girls and boys focused on hygiene education. This session was led by our partners at Sankofa Initiative, who also made and delivered 100 reusable sanitary pads as part of hygiene kits designed to last girls up to two years. One of the most impactful parts of this workshop was educating boys about feminine hygiene—helping them understand what girls experience physically. This builds empathy, reduces stigma, and fosters a community culture grounded in respect and support.
Students also took part in emotional regulation sessions that helped them learn how to identify their feelings, manage stress, and communicate more confidently. Our STEM science activities added excitement to the classrooms, encouraging hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork.
With the support of Bountiful STEM Foundation, we set up a computer lab that will provide ICT training for teachers and students. This new resource will expand digital literacy, expose students to coding and research tools, and equip teachers with the skills they need to integrate technology into learning. Over time, this will help students compete academically, gain early exposure to career pathways in technology, and strengthen the school’s overall learning environment.
Our discussions with community leaders highlighted two urgent needs: access to clean water and reliable daily meals for students. Many children come to school without breakfast or lunch, and some walk nearly five miles home during the day just to find something to eat.
To support long-term food security, we initiated a permaculture project that will help the school and community grow sustainable crops. In the short term, we are preparing to launch a lunch feeding program with simple snacks and sandwiches to keep students in school all day. Providing lunch boxes will also allow children to bring leftovers when possible.
These two days underscored the importance of listening, collaborating, and building systems that meet both immediate and future needs so every child has the opportunity to thrive.
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