{"id":3644,"date":"2024-03-14T19:57:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/blog\/2024\/03\/14\/sanitation-revolution-in-sierra-leone-thanks-to-the-8x1000-to-the-catholic-church\/"},"modified":"2024-06-14T08:36:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T06:36:56","slug":"sanitation-revolution-in-sierra-leone-thanks-to-the-8x1000-to-the-catholic-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/blog\/2024\/03\/14\/sanitation-revolution-in-sierra-leone-thanks-to-the-8x1000-to-the-catholic-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanitation revolution in Sierra Leone thanks to the 8&#215;1000 to the Catholic Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Achieving hygiene and safety in Sierra Leone&#8217;s health facilities: A mission for change.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Our first project called Project N\u00b0 197\/2022 was carried out with the contribution of the 8xmille funds to the Catholic Church. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Sierra Leone, a land of natural beauty and vibrant heart, has faced significant healthcare challenges for years.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">However, thanks to the joint commitment of Bambini nel Deserto (BnD) and the generous financial support of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), a light of hope has begun to shine in the health facilities of the archdiocese of Freetown-Western Area, of Makeni, Kenema and Bo-Southern region.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The \u201cSanitation in Sierra Leone\u201d project marked a new chapter in BnD&#8217;s mission to improve sanitation conditions in developing countries.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This initiative had a clear objective: to provide local healthcare facilities with the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for staff and patients.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">In a context where hygiene and safety are essential to prevent infections and diseases, the project focused on the transfer of accessible and affordable skills and technologies.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The objective was clear: to promote the self-production of an effective and low-cost sanitizer for local healthcare facilities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-2.jpg 573w, https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-2-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Implementation Phases: Overcoming Challenges with Determination.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The path to success has not been without challenges.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">From sourcing materials to training local staff, each phase required extraordinary effort.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Despite the difficulties encountered, the BnD team persevered, collaborating with local partners and overcoming obstacles with creativity and determination.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Educate for Change.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Raising user awareness was a fundamental part of the project.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Through information materials and training sessions, healthcare personnel and the community learned the importance of correct hygiene and the use of sanitizer.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This educational approach nurtured a culture of responsibility and care, critical to the long-term success of the project.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Growing Through Experience.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The project provided valuable lessons for the future.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">From the importance of selecting trainers to the need for efficient resource management, each challenge brought with it an opportunity for growth and improvement.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">These lessons will inform future BnD initiatives, ensuring an even more meaningful impact on the communities we serve.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-1.jpg 596w, https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-1-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Guardando al Futuro.<\/strong>\u00a0Il progetto &#8220;Sanificazione in Sierra Leone&#8221; ha rappresentato un passo significativo verso un futuro pi\u00f9 sano e sicuro per le comunit\u00e0 coinvolte. Tuttavia, il nostro lavoro \u00e8 appena iniziato. Continueremo a collaborare con le strutture sanitarie locali, adattandoci alle esigenze e alle sfide in continua evoluzione. Con il sostegno continuo della\u00a0<strong>CEI\u00a0<\/strong>e di altri partner, guardiamo al futuro con fiducia e determinazione, pronti a continuare il nostro impegno a favore della salute e del benessere della Sierra Leone e delle sue preziose comunit\u00e0.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Guardando al Futuro.<\/strong>\u00a0Il progetto &#8220;Sanificazione in Sierra Leone&#8221; ha rappresentato un passo significativo verso un futuro pi\u00f9 sano e sicuro per le comunit\u00e0 coinvolte. Tuttavia, il nostro lavoro \u00e8 appena iniziato. Continueremo a collaborare con le strutture sanitarie locali, adattandoci alle esigenze e alle sfide in continua evoluzione. Con il sostegno continuo della\u00a0<strong>CEI\u00a0<\/strong>e di altri partner, guardiamo al futuro con fiducia e determinazione, pronti a continuare il nostro impegno a favore della salute e del benessere della Sierra Leone e delle sue preziose comunit\u00e0.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Situazione locale:<\/strong>\u00a0Basandoci sui dati del WHO, circa 2 miliardi di persone non hanno servizi sanitari e circa 3 miliardi non hanno servizi di base per il lavaggio delle mani con acqua e sapone. Magda Robalo Correia e Silva, presidente della Commissione etica e di governance del Fondo globale per la lotta all\u2019Aids, alla Tubercolosi e alla Malaria afferma che \u201cin Africa il Cdc (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) chiede un nuovo ordine di sanit\u00e0 pubblica, dove i Paesi africani potranno formare capacit\u00e0 e professionalit\u00e0, velocizzare lo sviluppo e le proprie competenze nella ricerca, dar vita a industrie in grado di produrre medicine e vaccini e investire nei propri sistemi sanitari, in modo di porre fine a secoli di partnership svantaggiose per gli africani\u201d. (\u201cCovid19, per sconfiggerlo bisogna fermarlo in Africa\u201d &#8211; La Repubblica \u2013 22 febbraio 2022)<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Descrizione del progetto e obiettivi &#8211; Strategia d\u2019intervento:<\/strong>\u00a0Il progetto ha visto il trasferimento di competenze e tecnologie a basso costo e di facile gestione in 13 strutture sanitarie della Sierra Leone per consentire una produzione in house di sanificante a basso costo che garantisce igiene e sicurezza in ambito sanitario alle persone che vi lavorano e che usufruiscono dei servizi. Formazione professionale specifica \u00e8 stata erogata in loco al personale dei 13 centri sanitari per garantire migliori standard di igiene e sicurezza e anche per la gestione dei mini impianti elettrochimici che, attraverso l\u2019elettrolisi di acqua e sale, producono ipoclorito di sodio elettrolitico, alla concentrazione di ca. 5000 ppm \/ 5gpl di cloro attivo.&#13;\n<strong>Gli impianti NaClo30 sono un prodotto di un&#8217;azienda tutta italiana la MEDIVAC di Parma che ci ha assistito in tutte le fasi di questo progetto; dall&#8217;ideazione alla formazione.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-3.jpg 606w, https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sierra-3-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/8x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-608\" style=\"width:118px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unisciti a noi nel cambiamento! Scegli di destinare l&#8217;8&#215;1000 alla Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (CEI) e sostieni iniziative come questa che fanno la differenza nella vita delle persone.<\/strong>&#13;\n<strong>Insieme possiamo creare un mondo pi\u00f9 sano e solidale per tutti<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sanitation revolution in Sierra Leone thanks to the 8&#215;1000 to the Catholic Church<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[750,749,748,751],"class_list":["post-3644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","tag-disinfection","tag-hypochlorite","tag-sanitation","tag-sierra-leone"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3644"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3644\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}