Health education is crucial for disease prevention. With the introduction of a school nurse in each of our ten schools, all students receive monthly lessons on important health topics, with an emphasis on preventative care. In December 2024, the focus was on the significance of good nutrition, where children learned about healthy fruits and vegetables. Other health topics have included gastrointestinal health, safe food preparation, the importance of latrines and sanitary environments, oral and dental care, personal hygiene, and age appropriate lessons on puberty, sexuality, and marriage.
Our nurses are also at the forefront of our healthcare ministry, providing year-round check-ups and follow-up care for any sponsored child with illnesses, injuries, or other medical concerns. Last year, 1,851 health cases involving sponsored children were successfully treated and resolved. This included 114 urgent or high priority cases, several of which involved life-threatening illnesses requiring immediate medical care.
The cost to have a nurse present daily in our schools is modest — only $250 per month per nurse —but the impact on the children’s health is substantial. Thanks to a matching grant, the cost in 2025 has been reduced to just $125 per month per school nurse. Please consider sponsoring a nurse to continue this crucial ministry that is making a significant improvement in our children’s health.
Project Hope is a beacon of change, a promise of a brighter future. You can play an important role in this transformative journey. Become a Project Hope partner today and experience the profound joy of transforming futures, one child at a time.
Projects to consider:
- Sponsor a school nurse | $125 a month (gift matched)
- Help provide medicine and testing supplies
Your gift will be matched, making twice the difference for children in need. Donate now and help us ensure more children receive essential healthcare and support.