First Aid Skills
A project that trains teachers and students in first aid procedures and provides educational institutions with first aid boxes.
in the event of an accident
ONE MINUTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Why implement such a project ?
In West Africa, more than 96% of schools do not have a first aid box available even though young learners spend the majority of their time at school. Accidents can happen at any time, from choking to severe allergic reactions, collapses and injuries. And unfortunately some students see their education interrupted due to trauma, an accident that occurred in their school.
general panic situation.
Accidents in schools give rise to panic situations
see stopping classes. This sometimes diverts the attention of those responsible to calming the crowd rather than taking care of the victim.
a wrong diagnosis followed by the wrong action.
Educational staff in most schools have not received appropriate first aid training to help victims. Bad judgments that lead to bad actions.
lack of first aid equipment.
More than 96% of schools do not have access to first aid boxes, so the absence of adequate materials leaves room for the situation to worsen; infections.
help takes time to arrive.
The delay of the firefighters in addition to the absence of first aid worsens the situation of the victims, so the populations opt for alternatives such as taxis for the transport of the victims which also remains very delicate.
How can you contribute to school safety?
PROJECT IMPACT
the training waves last 3 months and are implemented twice a year.
* 60 schools
* 153 first aid boxes
* 1200 teachers
Our partners on the project
what they think of F.A.S
“The FAS project responds to a major problem that we experience every day. And I must admit, I have not followed any first aid training before.”
Simon, Primary school teacher, Lomé