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Why I wash my hands: Thu’s story of overcoming illness and helping others stay healthy
Bright-eyed and energetic, ten-year-old Bui Thi Thu was a friend to all at the Xuan Phong Primary school in Hao Binh province, Vietnam. She could be found either studying on her own, or playing tag with her friends at the schoolyard. She is also a leader and a “Red Star”, one of the “discipline-keepers” of the class that would help the teacher watch over the younger students and keep things in order when the classroom was left unsupervised.
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Happy School Days
Many of our childhood recollections are undoubtedly tied to the time we’ve spent in school. Every day, we look forward to our favorite subjects, making new friends, and taking part in different clubs or sports teams. All these different learning opportunities are enjoyable and meaningful, and no child should miss out on these experiences.
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Thrive Joins Other Stakeholders in Developing Cambodia’s WASH Sector
In Southeast Asia, Thrive Networks is known for building affordable, accessible and sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure. Building these structures doesn’t just require pipes and concrete, we also need to build relationships and networks across communities and stakeholders. Since expanding to Cambodia in 2012, Thrive works with government and civil society groups to provide water systems, toilets, and other hygienic facilities to thousands of low-income families.