Anandan Ayyasamy, founder of Voice of Tenkasi lamented that 60 percent of girl students' education is affected due to lack of proper sanitation facilities. Therefore, he said that the work of improving the existing toilets in 1000 government schools has started.
The Voice of Tenkasi Foundation in collaboration with Sprint6 recently started the repair work of the Panchayat Union Primary School located in Panpozhi, Tenkasi District, which was not properly maintained. The unusable toilets were renovated and inaugurated by Voice of Tenkasi.
Anandan Ayyasamy, founder of Voice of Tenkasi Foundation, presided over the function and deliver the speech. While speaking, UNICEF said that 60% of girls miss school due to menstruation due to lack of proper sanitation facilities. It is very painful.
A World Health Organization study reported that 40% of students drink less than one liter of drinking water per day because they are afraid to use school toilets. Water is very essential for children. That is why we have started an initiative to improve toilets.
Similarly, in 2019, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights announced the results of a study on government schools.
It is mentioned that 80 percent of the public school toilets do not have basic facilities. We have decided to improve the toilets in Tenkasi district government schools. In the first phase, 1000 toilets are to be renovated. Today's ceremony is the beginning of that. All students should study well and progress in life, he said.
The event was attended by Educationist Maruthiah, Advocate Maidin Barukh, Regional Education Officer Ilamurugan, Headmistress Najmunisa, Sprint6 Founder Kali Surya and others.
Everyone can participate in this toilet renovation initiative. Your help can improve student health. The Voice of Tenkasi Foundation claims that the initiative will help improve student attendance and performance and reduce school dropout rates among girls.