To prevent the spread of COVID-19, MyLegacy has entered into a partnership with Habitat for Humanity Tanzania (HFHT) to promote handwashing awareness campaign called Nawa Mikono Boresha Makazi which commenced on April, 2021.
The project directed efforts for sensitization based on Ministry of Health’s and WHO’s advice on how everyone can reduce the chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19.
The Nawa Mikono Boresha Makazi campaign aims to increase awareness about the existence of COVID 19, and personal hygiene practices as preventive measures.
Through our hand washing and hygiene project, we supported local schools, markets and local government offices in Dar es Salaam region, with the aim of improving school water, sanitation and hygiene.
The first phase of the project is currently being implemented in Kinondoni, Dar es-Salaam which is the most populous city in with a population of over six million residents. Kinondoni District is the most populated amongst the five districts of Dar es Salaam, with half of the city’s population residing within it.
MyLegacy is working with other stakeholders including government authorities such as the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDEWC) which has the role of promoting public health.
A total of 3,500 liters of liquid soap have been provided in the 70 hand washing centers that was established in 3 wards benefiting 8 schools, ward offices, a local government offices and two markets which have benefited over 18,771 people. Among them 10,262 are female and 8,509 are male.
Beneficiaries are Kisauke ,Twiga and Kondo Secondary Schools: Jangwani Beach, Ukwamani, Kawe, Wazo and Mtongani primary schools.