Teaching child about proper hand washing in Senegal

SYLLA DIONGTO, SENEGAL - JANUARY 15, 2015 - Hapsatou Ka, 37, a community-based solution provider trained by the nutrition program USAID Yaajeende, teaches local children the importance of sanitation by washing their hands prior to eating lunch. The program trains nominated community members to provide their villages with information, training and goods that promote nutrition-led agriculture. Hapsatou does exactly this, enriching her community by selling goods like enriched flour, dried beans and soap as well as by providing trainings like this. Although a simple act, by teaching children simple but crucial hygiene practices, Hapsatou improves the health of her entire entire community. “Our next generation will be in much better health because they will know better how they should eat. When you eat something that is clean, good and rich, you will have a good, healthy life.” Credit: Morgana Wingard, USAID