The dignity deficit: Why clean water and safe toilets are essential for school success.
“Picture this: trying to solve a complex mathematical problem while being dehydrated. For many learners … this is a reality.”
These words from Grade 10 learner Kgodiso Masete featured in a powerful Education Conversations dialogue hosted by Kagiso Trust in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education.
In line with the theme of Africa Day on Monday May 25 – “Assuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063” – the virtual conversation examined how access to water and sanitation in schools goes beyond service delivery. In fact, it is a fundamental education and human dignity issue.
