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EDUCATION, TRAINING, ADVICE |
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Knowledge is the cornerstone of all Oloonkolin Foundation Kenya's other sub-projects. Knowledge starts with the children. Therefore, an important objective is for all children to attend school. However, it is of equal importance that the adults are instructed and trained for the project in Oloonkolin to succeed. Hygiene advice In March 2016, a team of instructors travelled to Kenya to train the residents of Oloonkolin under the leadership of Chantal Westerhoff-De Ruiter. By the end of 2017, around 5,000 Oloonkolin residents will have received advice on hygiene, water consumption and sanitation. An affiliated local organisation will monitor and evaluate the application of that knowledge. Construction of a Community Centre Previously, events were held "under the tree". The people of Oloonkolin needed an indoor space where they could gather for, amongst others:
Midwife There is no midwife in Oloonkolin at present. Partly due to this, mortality in newborns is exceptionally high. Stichting Help Verloskundigen in Kenia will therefore sponsor Leina's studies. The Oloonkolin community will also contribute.
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