Stories of impact · August 2020
Keeping a school in Limbe safe from COVID-19
August 2020: masks, sanitiser, buckets and thermometers so classes could continue safely.
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The challenge
Schools needed basic protective equipment so that pupils and teachers could return to class during the pandemic.
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What we did
With the Elone Foundation, Syndy Emade and her family talked with the students about the virus and donated face masks, hand sanitiser, buckets and thermometers. Given the school’s student count, the team chose to bring more than that number. Government High School Batoke and Bobende was among the schools in Limbe that received donations.
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What changed
The school received enough protective equipment for every student, so classes could continue with temperature checks and hygiene measures in place.
In pictures
Photographs from the Foundation’s own album of this activity, in the order the day unfolded.
Photos: Syndy Emade FoundationOriginal post: SYNDY EMADE TV (YouTube) (opens in a new tab)
In their words
As said in the film (reported speech)
This Foundation has inspired me to work hard, to become a better person and to show gratitude to others.
A student, in the film
As said in the film (reported speech)
These materials will go a long way to help the teachers, the students and the administration keep themselves safe.
A member of the school community, in the film
What happens next
Safe schools are part of the Education & Youth Development pillar.
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