Vision Screenings
We help children see their world more clearly by identifying vision problems early and providing appropriate follow-up care.
• Early detection of vision impairment
• Glasses provided or referral for treatment
Dental Check-ups
We support children’s oral health by offering routine dental assessments and education for lifelong hygiene habits.
• Oral health assessments
• Preventive care and hygiene education
Hearing Tests
We ensure that hearing challenges don’t go unnoticed—because every child deserves to be heard and to learn.
• Screening for hearing loss
• Support for auditory health
General Health Screenings & Monitoring
We monitor children’s overall development and coordinate timely care to promote healthy, resilient growth.
• Tracking nutrition and development
• Emergency care and hospital coordination
Preventive Health Screenings
We offer comprehensive check-ups to detect and prevent health issues before they disrupt learning.
• Annual vision, dental, and hearing tests
• Growth monitoring and nutritional assessments
• Immunization verification
• Basic physical examinations
On-Site Health Support
We provide daily in-school health services to manage minor conditions, emergencies, and chronic care needs.
• Dedicated school nurses for daily health needs
• First aid and emergency response
• Chronic condition management
• Mental health first aid
Health Education & Community Engagement
We promote lifelong health through education, training, and active engagement with students, parents, and educators.
• Student wellness workshops
• Teacher health training
• Parent education sessions
• Community health advocacy
Targeted Health Monitoring & Embedded Education
We use data-driven methods to monitor student health, detect trends, and strengthen health education across schools.
Nurses conduct digital clinical assessments to:
• Track individual student health until full recovery
• Identify disease trends across schools, enabling early outbreak detection
• Tailor interventions using real-time data (e.g., prioritize WASH in diarrheal hotspots)
We collaborate with schools to:
• Dedicate curriculum time to evidence-based health education
• Train nurses and teachers to deliver context-relevant lessons (e.g., menstrual hygiene in high absenteeism areas)
Why School-Based Health Matters
In Somalia/Somaliland, preventable health conditions often hinder learning and school attendance. Our data shows:
• 1 in 5 students has untreated vision problems
• 60% suffer from dental pain that impacts focus
• 30% of learning challenges are linked to undiagnosed hearing loss
Systems Strengthening
We work with communities to build sustainable, inclusive health systems that improve outcomes for all students.
• WASH: Rehabilitate water points and train student hygiene clubs
• Gender Equity: Remove barriers that keep girls out of school (e.g., MHM facilities, SRH education)
