Sustainable Cambodia Helps Villages Fight Covid-19
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Sustainable Cambodia Helping Village Families & Children Fight Covid-19
Our Sustainable Cambodia village development teams have been doing additional trainings in the villages on hand-washing and sanitation, to protect against Covid-19. But in Cambodia, even the families who have their own Victory Gardens must visit the local market to purchase some food and supplies. And “social distancing” is more difficult in the close confines of an open-door market. Based on recommendations from the WHO, the families know that they and their children should be wearing masks while in public. But how can they get masks to wear?
The Sustainable Cambodia Sewing Team volunteered to make masks. They sewed the first few dozens of masks for testing. The masks are made of two layers of cotton fabric, with ribbon for fastening.
Up to 10,000 Masks to Protect Families & Children
The SC Sewing Team is now starting to produce the masks, at least 8,000 masks, perhaps growing to 10,000+ masks depending upon the level of support. The masks cost around $0.50 (50 cents) each to produce. The fabrics and materials are available in the Pursat markets. The sewing capacity of the Sewing Team is 200 masks a day. Every dollar contributed to this project will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Who gets the masks?
About 2,500 students from Sustainable Cambodia & TC Swartz schools
Another 2,500 masks for the family members of the students
Around 3,000 families in 10 or more villages where Rotary/Sustainable Cambodia projects are underway
And SC staff who are distributing all the masks and conducting the trainings
How the masks are delivered:
The masks are delivered with education on health and sanitation, and specific information about COVID19, and instructions on when and how to wear masks correctly
Villagers who are part of Self-Help Groups (SHG’s) will get the masks and trainings through their SHG
Students will come in very small groups with appropriate social distancing to receive their masks and to get training
To learn more about Sustainable Cambodia, go to our website at sustainablecambodia.org .
Our Sustainable Cambodia village development teams have been doing additional trainings in the villages on hand-washing and sanitation, to protect against Covid-19. But in Cambodia, even the families who have their own Victory Gardens must visit the local market to purchase some food and supplies. And “social distancing” is more difficult in the close confines of an open-door market. Based on recommendations from the WHO, the families know that they and their children should be wearing masks while in public. But how can they get masks to wear?
The Sustainable Cambodia Sewing Team volunteered to make masks. They sewed the first few dozens of masks for testing. The masks are made of two layers of cotton fabric, with ribbon for fastening.
Up to 10,000 Masks to Protect Families & Children
The SC Sewing Team is now starting to produce the masks, at least 8,000 masks, perhaps growing to 10,000+ masks depending upon the level of support. The masks cost around $0.50 (50 cents) each to produce. The fabrics and materials are available in the Pursat markets. The sewing capacity of the Sewing Team is 200 masks a day. Every dollar contributed to this project will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Who gets the masks?
About 2,500 students from Sustainable Cambodia & TC Swartz schools
Another 2,500 masks for the family members of the students
Around 3,000 families in 10 or more villages where Rotary/Sustainable Cambodia projects are underway
And SC staff who are distributing all the masks and conducting the trainings
How the masks are delivered:
The masks are delivered with education on health and sanitation, and specific information about COVID19, and instructions on when and how to wear masks correctly
Villagers who are part of Self-Help Groups (SHG’s) will get the masks and trainings through their SHG
Students will come in very small groups with appropriate social distancing to receive their masks and to get training
To learn more about Sustainable Cambodia, go to our website at sustainablecambodia.org .
Organizer
Elena Fraser
Organizer
Gainesville, FL
Sustainable Cambodia Inc
Beneficiary