THE IMPACT
Improving children's health.
Our school health programs demonstrably improve the health and learning of students.
By the numbers
38%
REDUCTION IN STUDENT MORBIDITY
48%
INCREASE IN VITAMIN A AND DEWORMING COVERAGE
52%
REDUCTION IN ODDS OF STUNTING
22%
INCREASE IN STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH TOPICS
Harvard Impact Study
A controlled impact study by our partners at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found our programs significantly increased student’s knowledge on health, improved access to and utilization of healthcare, increased student’s trust in their teachers and local health facility, and ultimately reduced the burden of disease.
The study found our programs led to a 38% reduction in disease morbidity, a 22% increase in health knowledge, a 48% increase in coverage of deworming and vitamin A supplementation, and a 52% decrease in the odds of a child being stunted.
These meaningful improvements mean the model creates a significant impact on children's health outcomes.
A rise in student attendance and teacher pride
Partner health centers have reported an increase in visits by school children. We have seen a significant decrease in endemic infections, exemplified by a 60% reduction in the rate of schistosomiasis in the Ng'ombe Township.
Nearly all of our partner schools have reported a decrease in absenteeism. Qualitative interviews have shown that the School Health Workers enjoy increased social status and express a sense of empowerment that extends to all aspects of their roles as educators.
STUDENT POPULATION SERVED
850k
GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS SERVED
480
SCHOOL HEALTH WORKERS
>4000
