Ujilala Porridge
From the beginning of May, all PaR schools will serve Ujilala for breakfast instead of Uji.
Because Ujilala is high in protein, it keeps children feeling full for longer.
In addition, it is fortified with with key micronutrients to ensure healthy development.
Ujilala contains vitamins A, C, B12, D, E, K, and B6, plus Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid,
Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium.
Ujilala will make a major contribution to the health of the pupils at PaR schools.
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Sanitary Pads
Millions of girls in Kenya are disempowered by menstruation as they do not have access to affordable and hygienic sanitary
protection.
Many girls either skip school during their periods undermining their performance, or drop out of education completely.
Some girls resort to rags but because of the cost of water and soap, they do not wash them regularly and thoroughly
risking infection.
Traditional ideas about the role of girls and women mean they have less access to education and employment.
In Kenya, women have been consistently subjugated to rights abuses while shouldering an overwhelming amount of
responsibilities.
PaR is working to provide a solution to the lack of sanitary pads for girls in PaR schools to ensure that they have equal
access to education, and thus empowered to take more control of their lives.
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Toilets
More people have acces to a mobile phone than a hygienic toilet in the Nairobi slums.
At Lizpal school, 450 children share two very dilapidated toilets with the neighbourhood.
Poor sanitation is a major factor in the infectious disease burden and quality of life.
PaR is working to provide a clean and hygienic environment to reduce the spread of disease through disinfecting school facilities
like toilets, and providing soap and water for hand washing.
PaR provides disinfectant for regular cleaning of school toilets and facilities. In addition, PaR funds water and soap so pupils
and teachers can wash their hands regularly.
PaR also runs classes for pupils and teachers to teach the importance and benefits of habits like hand washing, in the fight
against disease and the promotion of good health.
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